The latest edition of Sylw is now available.

The Chief Medical Officer for Wales is sending a letter to all those on the Shielding Patient List (SPL) which should arrive soon. The letter does not advise to follow any particular shielding measures but contains advice on how to stay safe as restrictions will be reduced over the next few weeks.

There is an opportunity available to become a third sector representative on the Cardiff and Vale Adult Safeguarding Board. Expressions of interest are to be submitted by 3pm on 17th August 2021.

Public Health Wales is encouraging parents to be aware of the signs of respiratory illnesses in young children, as data shows cases are rising sharply.

The results of the latest ‘How Are We Doing in Wales’ public engagement survey have been released by Public Health Wales.

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.

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’.

Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan has announced an additional £250,000 to support children’s speech, language and communication needs.

The Welsh Government is encouraging employers to do all they can to support their workforce to get vaccinated.

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.

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 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.

The Provident Social Impact Fund (Wales) aims to support social inclusion and closes on the 4th of August.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

People have been told to watch out for sunburn and heat exhaustion after the Met Office issued two new-style extreme heat weather warnings.

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.