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Week 66: 'How Are We Doing in Wales' public engagement survey results
The results of the latest ‘How Are We Doing in Wales’ public engagement survey have been released by Public Health Wales.
Getting tested for hepatitis takes 2 minutes and could save your life
Gavin Naylor was tested for Hepatitis C in 2013. Although he had no symptoms, his result came back positive. A 12-week course of medication was all it took to cure him.
Main Theatres team raise over £500 for local mental health and suicide charity
Our Main Theatres team in the Perioperative Directorate recently ran a fundraising event as part of men’s mental health month. Given that Christmas was a difficult time for staff with the pressures of the pandemic, the team decided to theme the event as ‘Junemas’.
£250K for early years speech, language and communication support
Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan has announced an additional £250,000 to support children’s speech, language and communication needs.
Vaccination saves lives: new toolkit to help employers encourage employees to get COVID-19 vaccine
The Welsh Government is encouraging employers to do all they can to support their workforce to get vaccinated.
Trusted charity quality mark moves to new supplier
This is an update on the arrangements for the Trusted Charity quality standard which has now been transferred to a new provider, The Growth Company.
New research captures the impact of COVID-19
A new report, funded by Public Health Wales, highlights how vulnerability emerged in Wales during the Coronavirus pandemic, and how the voluntary and community sector (VCS) has played a critical role in tackling this challenge.
Made By Sport ‘Clubs in Crisis’ Fund
Made By Sport is a national charity aimed at raising awareness of and funds for sport for development. The Clubs in Crisis Fund is a dedicated fund for community groups, third-sector organisations, and sports clubs for young people working within the sport for development sector.
Provident Social Impact Fund
The Provident Social Impact Fund (Wales) aims to support social inclusion and closes on the 4th of August.
UK Government fund opens for bids from communities across Wales
The government is providing £150 million over 4 years to support community groups in Wales to take ownership of assets and amenities at risk of being lost.
New research captures the impact of COVID-19 on vulnerability
A new report, funded by Public Health Wales, highlights how vulnerability emerged in Wales during the Coronavirus pandemic, and how the voluntary and community sector (VCS) has played a critical role in tackling this challenge.
Plan to deliver urgent and emergency health care in the right place, first time in Wales
Health Minister Eluned Morgan has set out plans to transform the delivery of urgent and emergency care in Wales, during an exceptionally challenging time for services.
Care home visit restrictions eased as social care recovery plan launched
Visits from friends and family to care home residents are more important now than ever, the Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan announced whilst speaking to care home residents at Cardiff care home Ty Enfys.
Health Minister announces 3% pay rise for Welsh NHS staff
Health Minister Eluned Morgan has agreed a 3% pay rise for all NHS staff, as she today accepted the recommendations of the pay review bodies in full.
Heatwaves: What do they do to the body and who is at risk?
People have been told to watch out for sunburn and heat exhaustion after the Met Office issued two new-style extreme heat weather warnings.
Covid Booster Vaccination Programme Survey
This survey is to find out your views on how, if recommended, we should provide our covid-19 booster vaccination programme, including the most convenient times and days to run clinics.
Next steps after the Regional Outcomes Framework Workshop
The Cardiff and Vale Regional Partnership Board, which includes Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Councils, and third and independent sector representation, has agreed a set of key aims and objectives to improve the health and wellbeing of the population across the region.
Welsh Government funded project – FREE TRAINING AND SUPPORT
We’d like to give you some very good news about Dangos, the Welsh Government funded project to raise awareness amongst frontline workers about benefits and other financial help for people in need.
Do you have any unpaid caring responsibilities? If so, then tell us your story
Our joint national project between Age Cymru and Carers Trust Wales, funded by Welsh Government would love to hear from you if you are over 50 and are an unpaid carer.
New £380,000 grant – Local Places for Nature
A £380,000 grant programme to encourage people from excluded and disadvantaged communities across Wales to get in touch with nature is available.