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

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (UHB) has its very own Youth Board, made up of young volunteers aged 13 to 25. The Youth Board is instrumental in ensuring young people are part of the Health Boards decision making processes

A Welsh Government-led programme to test wastewater for COVID-19 has been expanded to cover all Welsh health boards and local authorities across 48 sites.

A review of Wales’ long-COVID programme has found it is helping to treat and manage the needs of people who have sought help for their symptoms.

An online resource dedicated to helping young people aged between 11 and 25 to access mental health support has been relaunched to include new information and advice.

As you may be aware the Vale Public Services Board (PSB) has launched its consultation on the draft Well-being Assessment. The Assessment is a statutory requirement of the PSB and considers the environmental, economic, social and cultural well-being of the Vale of Glamorgan. Deadline for feedback on the assessment is 13th February 2022.

Do you and your teams/service know enough about Gambling, Gaming and Digital harm? This regional event will (re) introduce you to the signs and risk factors, you will receive first-hand experience from a guest with knowledge of gambling harm and gives you an insight into emerging issues of the digital age

Some of your time could make a huge difference

Looking for volunteering

Social interaction with the older generation

Supporting Victims of Crime

Types of volunteering

We go into 2022 with optimism for a year less dominated by COVID but with significant concern around the pressures facing the NHS and social care. The capacity issues that both workforces are experiencing has a direct and deep impact on unpaid carers across our nation who, ultimately, are the ones delivering much of the additional care required.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board’s Primary Care Optometry Team recently held its first optometry service for homeless citizens in Cardiff.

A major new public health campaign to raise awareness of the gambling harms women experience, how to spot the early warning signs of harmful gambling and signpost the steps they can take to keep their gambling under control. 

Sefyll has a three day online event around co-production in mental health services in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Includes local, national and international speakers, workshops and creative activities.

For the latest Wales Council of the Blind Bulletin click this link

Mental Health First Aid Wales have a job vacancy for a Relevant Persons Representative/Advocate. Please click the links for more information and an Application Form.

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