Public Health Wales is urging all eligible people in Wales to have their free NHS flu and COVID-19 booster vaccines when the NHS in Wales begins its biggest ever national winter vaccinations programme.

Listen to the GVS radio show with @broradio on Tuesday 5th October from 7pm to hear about the outstanding work done within our communities..

The Welsh Government has commissioned researchers at the University of Bath and the Wales Centre for Public Policy to investigate if and how technology is being used during the COVID-19 pandemic in Wales to build social connections and tackle loneliness and social isolation among older adults. The survey will be running until 31st October 2021.

We want to know your thoughts on care and support services in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Deadline for completion is 17th October 2021

The Vale of Glamorgan Council has joined a campaign to significantly increase the number and diversity of foster carers in Wales.

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

A new report published today by Public Health Wales highlights Wales’ vulnerability to any negative impacts of Brexit on the nation’s health and wellbeing following the Coronavirus pandemic.

Public Health Wales NHS Trust and Bangor University are carrying out a door-to-door national survey to understand people’s views on climate change and health in Wales. You may have received a letter stating that your household has been randomly chosen to take part.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is delighted to announce the appointment of Suzanne Rankin as the new Chief Executive Officer.

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.

The Cardiff Joint Research Office, a collaboration between Cardiff University and Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, has officially opened.

Welsh Government statement on the latest NHS Wales performance and activity data published today.

Health Minister Eluned Morgan has today (Wednesday 22nd September) set out a long-term plan for how stroke services will improve in Wales.

With six months to go before a new law ending the physical punishment of children in Wales comes into force, more than £2.9m is being invested in parenting support.

The Chief Medical Officer for Wales, Dr Frank Atherton is appealing to pregnant women to accept their COVID-19 vaccine when offered.

Health Minister Eluned Morgan has announced an additional £500k to improve community access to defibrillators and boost out of hospital cardiac arrest survival rates.

Vacancy for an Independence & Wellbeing Officer. Closing date: 9:00am, Monday 4th October

This year's GVS Annual General Meeting will be held online on Wednesday 3rd November from 10am – 12 noon. Our confirmed speakers include Jane Hutt MS, Minister for Social Justice and Debra Allcock Tyler, author and Chief Executive of the Directory of Social Change.

As you’ll be aware the Universal Credit temporary increase of £20 per week is coming to an end. 

The deadline for applications has now been extended to 1 October at 16:00.