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A Call to Arms – drop in for your dose this weekend
Vaccination centres across many parts of Wales will be open for walk-in appointments from this weekend as the Health Minister makes a call to all adults to get their jab.
Minister sets out path for the future of dental services in Wales
Health Minister Eluned Morgan has today (Thursday 1 July) set out a path for a gradual increase in routine dental services in Wales.
Delta variant cases increase across Wales
The Delta variant (VOC-21APR-02) has replaced other strains of Coronavirus as the dominant variant in all health board areas of Wales, Public Health Wales has confirmed.
New Resource to help build healthier environments and combat obesity in Wales
Public Health Wales have published a suite of documents that will help inform and enable healthier future environments including strategies to help stem the rise in obesity in Wales.
Public Health Wales launches new toolkit to help create a more sustainable future for all
A new, interactive toolkit, ‘Step Change for a Sustainable Planet’, has been launched today by Public Health Wales’ Health and Sustainability Hub.
Advance Notice of GVS AGM and Nomination to Board of Trustees
The GVS Annual General Meeting will be held at CF61 and/or via Zoom (depending on Welsh Government guidance at the time) on Wednesday, 3rd November 2021 at 10.00am.
Summer Special Offer from CF61 – Room Hire in Llantwit Major
Book Hoddnant at CF61 Llantwit Major – our newly kitted-out large meeting room for only £10 an hour!
Dragon's Heart Hospital wins HSJ Partnership Award
We are delighted to announce that alongside our partners, Archus, Mott MacDonald, Q5, Hoare Lea, BDP, Welsh Rugby Union, Cardiff Blues and countless others, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has been awarded the Health Service Journal (HSJ) Partnership Award in the regional COVID-19 response category for the construction and operation of Ysbyty Calon y Ddraig, Dragon’s Heart Hospital (DHH).
Appointment of Third Sector Representatives for the new health partnerships
Appointments announced for the new Starting Well and Ageing Well Partnerships.
Vacancies at Shelter Cymru
Vacancies for Policy & Research Officer (deadline 14th July 2021) and Housing Law Caseworker (deadline 19th July 2021)
An Introduction to Data Protection (including GDPR)
21/07/2021 | 14.00 - 15.30 Price: £10.00 Online session
Covid in Wales: What is a lateral flow test and when do I use one?
Lateral flow tests are becoming an increasingly common part of life in Wales as we move out of lockdown.
An update on GVS’ Printing Service moving to Illtud House
GVS printing will now be undertaken at Illtud House. However, we will be continuing to provide a printing collection service from our Barry office.
Fatherhood Institute Webinar: ‘The Dad Design’ - Naturally designed to care
Wednesday 14th July 1pm – 3:00pm. Free access to this webinar thanks to our partners in Vale Flying Start & Families First (via Zoom) – there are 90 spaces available.
Minister sets out next steps for Real Living Wage in social care
Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan has said she wants to see a first group of social care workers receive the Real Living Wage early in this Senedd term.
Primary school pupils help older adults reduce the risk of falls
Throughout the pandemic young people from schools across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan have been helping older adults stay steady on their feet, by taking part in the Staying Steady Schools project.