Vacancy for a Funding Officer. Closing date for applications is 18th August 2021

Joanne Jones and Julia Sky from the Council’s Healthy Living Team and Jane Carter from Flying Start have all been recognised as Care Stars in the Social Care Wales Care Stars Awards

Wales will become the first UK country to stop asking fully vaccinated adults to self-isolate after close contact with a positive Covid case.

Young people who are about to turn 18 are being invited to have their COVID-19 vaccine in Wales.

Carers Trust Wales is carrying out a study on the needs and experiences of Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) carers in Wales with the aim to transform the recognition, respect and support they receive in health and social care settings. 

Bawso will be hosting their first Job Fair for Women on the 4th of August 2021 from 11am to 1pm.

Vacancies with Research, Innovation and Improvement Coordination (RI&IC) hub - Bright Spots Project Managers NHS Band 7/equivalent

A new report, published today by Public Health Wales, identifies marked declines in hospital care during the Coronavirus pandemic amongst those clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV) to severe Coronavirus symptoms and advised to shield; and that this population were at a higher risk of experiencing poorer mental health than the general population from March to September 2021.

About one in three middle-aged Britons has multiple health conditions - such as chronic back pain, mental ill health and high blood pressure, a study suggests.

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.