Welsh Government News

21 March 2022 is a historic moment for children and their rights in Wales. From this day on, physically punishing children will be illegal in Wales. We want to protect children and their rights, to help give them the best start in life.

Blood donations in January  were enough to help 21,000 patients in Wales.

ProMo-Cymru is running a free course starting in March.

A co-production in mental health services taking place from Wednesday 2nd March to Friday 4th March – see the programme for the impressive line-up of speakers – places are free and you don’t have to attend the full 3 days, so please book a place now.  

This is the first time that a digital baseline assessment has been undertaking in Wales. We are appealing to those that work in the Third Sector in Wales.

Vacancy for a Trust Officer. Closing date 28th February 2022.

The latest Barry Hospital Newsletter is available to view.

Tens of thousands of social care staff who will be eligible for the real living wage from April will receive an additional £1,000 net payment as the Welsh Government invests in the sector.

Vacancy for a Project Manager – Wales Bereavement Information and Support Service.

Vacancy for a Bereavement Counsellor

Vacancy for a Project Manager- Cardiff & Vale Day Services

Closing date for all vacancies is 27th February 2022

Volunteering vacancy at Headway for the role of Treasurer

Collaboration between policy makers and practitioners in spatial planning with colleagues in health is vital in order to maximise health and well-being opportunities in the recovery from the Coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report from Public Health Wales.

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

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