Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (UHB) Midwifery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department is pleased to bring to fruition increased capacity for elective caesarean sections at University Hospital of Wales (UHW).

Cervical Screening Wales is extending the routine screening interval for people with a cervix aged 25 - 49 from three to five years, if Human papillomavirus (HPV) is not found in their cervical screening (smear) test.

2021 was another steady year for the Civil Aid Voluntary Rescue Association (CAVRA) Team. The year has been difficult due to the effects of COVID-19.

EVCT welcomes Claire Cocks as Co-ordinator from Thurs 5th January 2022.

The Regional Advice Network is currently looking to recruit more members to their Regional Advice Network Steering Group committee. Deadline for Expressions of Interest is 10th January 2022

Permanent, 35hrs pw, Tongwynlais, Cardiff
£28,672 to £30,181

Closing date for applications is: Midnight on Wednesday 12 January 2022
Interview Date: Friday 21 January 2022 

Congratulations to Dr Subramaniam Balachandran (known as Dr. Bala), for his recognition in the Queen’s New Year Honours as he receives an MBE: For services to the NHS in COVID-19.

The Minister for Health and Social Services, Eluned Morgan and Chief Executive for the NHS Wales Judith Paget have offered their congratulations to NHS Wales employees who have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year Honours.

All health boards in Wales have confirmed today that they have offered a booster vaccination appointment to all eligible adults.

Health Minister Eluned Morgan has thanked the thousands of extra NHS staff and volunteers who are making a success of the Covid-19 booster programme in Wales.

Health Minister Eluned Morgan has announced more than £34m of extra funding to support the Welsh Ambulance Service through the coming winter months.

All community pharmacies in Wales will be able to offer an extended range of services from April 2022 as part of substantial reforms agreed by the Health Minister.

Social Care staff will receive the Real Living Wage in Wales as part of a package to support the sector the Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan has announced.

Neighbourhood Programme is looking to recruit volunteers to kick start their Food Pod at the St Luke’s and St Pauls estate in Penarth. Food Pod offers low cost food (tinned, perishable/non-perishable) to local residents operating on a pay as you can afford basis.

Neighbourhood Programme is looking to recruit volunteers to kick start their Food Pod at the St Luke’s and St Pauls estate in Penarth. Food Pod offers low cost food (tinned, perishable/non-perishable) to local residents operating on a pay as you can afford basis.

Benthyg’s Library of things is based at the Awesome Wales Shop on Holton Road in Barry.  The public can donate items they no longer use that can be borrowed by others for a small fee.

Organisations can apply for grants of between £500 – 10,000 from the Ashley Family Foundation.

Administering Vaccinations

Please use your social media accounts to raise awareness.

A new funding opportunity for organisations in Wales – aimed at providing NEW Doorstep Sport and Us Girls sites in underserved communities.