For the summer, we just want to let you all know that we are open as usual, there will be no break so please continue to come and use us. As the kids will be at home more, it may be even more valuable to get that additional food that we can offer to your weekly supply!

See the latest version of the Barry Hospital July Newsletter.

Vale of Glamorgan Council offering the Strong Communities Grant Fund. Closing date - 20th of July.

Advice presented to First Minister on 21 day review of COVID-19 restrictions.

Vacancy for Senior Regional Services Co-ordinator. Closing date 2nd August 2021

The Charity Commission has published a blog on 5 key changes to charity law that should ease some of the regulatory pressures on trustees and reduce unnecessary bureaucracy.

The Association of Chairs has published a research report which contains useful insights into the experiences of charity chairs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A new online resource supports boards to recruit trustees in an effective inclusive way. Trustee boards and management committees will find this a useful resource to support better trustee recruitment.

The Charity Commission has updated its COVID-19 guidance for charities, including changes to filing extensions for annual returns, and updates to guidance on charity meetings and insolvency provisions.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (UHB) is marking the one-year anniversary of the Protected Elective Surgical Unit (PESU) or “Green Zones”.

Three vacancies at Bawso – Floating Support Worker, Diogel Outreach Worker, Outreach Worker. Closing date for all vacancies is 23rd July 2021

FOREST BATHING will be held on the first  Sunday of each month at 10.30am at Cwm Talwg Local Nature Reserve. Meet at the entrance to the wood opposite the Cwm Talwg Pub, Severn Avenue Barry. 

We are currently seeking an Information & Advice Officer, 35 hours per week, £22,000 pa 

(NB – salary subject to pay review)

Applications to be returned by 5:00pm Wednesday 28th July 2021 

Did you know your organisation can feature for free on GVS’ Bro Radio Show? Explore a different but effective form of advertising to help create awareness of your organisation and let local people know about your latest news and events.

The deadline for applications is midday on the 30th September 2021.

Thank you to everyone who took the opportunity to participate in the Health Board’s Shaping Our Future Clinical Services public engagement which ran for 7 weeks in March/April 2021. We are grateful for the constructive conversations and rich feedback that were facilitated through the programme.

A third of all older people aged over 65 will have a fall every year, and it can have a major impact on their lives both physically and emotionally. But falls are not an inevitable part of growing older and there are many ways to reduce risks.

Achieving Innovation is a new resource developed by Life Sciences Hub Wales to inform and guide those working across industry, health and social care innovation. It summarises key research, provides critical insights and delivers fresh perspectives from cross-sector thought leaders.

Here at Cardiff and Vale UHB we are taking part in Plastic Free July, an annual global movement that is supported by communities all over the world, in the attempt to reduce plastic consumption.

The Welsh Government scheme which supports people on low-pay with a £500 payment if they have to self-isolate is being extended until March 2022.