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What is Meic?
Meic is the helpline service for children and young people up to the age of 25 in Wales. From finding out what’s going on in your local area to help dealing with a tricky situation, Meic will listen even when no-one else will.
The Restrain Project
Restrain is an ongoing project at Cardiff University investigating the effectiveness of playing brain training games to aid with healthy eating and weight loss.
Prostate Cancer Risk Awareness Campaign
Prostate Cancer UK are working in partnership with NHS England to deliver a prostate cancer risk awareness campaign, launched Thursday 17th February and running until 31st March 2022.
Food Vale Festival
We're excited to announce that we have our second Food Vale festival planned this Spring March 17th-27th.
Cross Party Group on Liver Disease and Liver Cancer
British Liver Trust is delighted to invite you to the inaugural meeting of the Cross Party Group on Liver Disease and Liver Cancer, sponsored by Joel James MS. The meeting will be held virtually on Thursday 3rd March at 10am – 10:30am
One in 500 campaign, help influence the future of digital
The COVID pandemic has transformed everyone’s relationship with digital, whether that is how you interact with colleagues or deliver services. With digital having a wide-ranging role within the work we undertake, it is vital that Third Sector organisations in Wales have access to information and support to help make judgements around how digital can complement the range of activities being undertaken.
Forthcoming changes to the way we publish Coronavirus information
Public Health Wales is making some changes to the way we publish information on our website and data dashboard.
First step to National Care Service as expert panel announced
An expert group to support the creation of a National Care Service for Wales has been announced.
Vacancies at Shelter Cymru
Vacancies for Team Leaders at Shelter Cymru. Closing date for vacancies is 10th March 2022
Professor Meriel Jenney appointed to Medical Director
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has announced that Professor Meriel Jenney has been appointed to Medical Director.
New Cycle Hub at University Hospital of Wales
As part of our commitment to encouraging sustainable and active travel, we are pleased to announce approval on plans for a new, secure cycle facility at University Hospital of Wales (UHW).
Welsh Government response to publication of latest NHS Wales performance data
The Welsh Government has issued a statement on the latest NHS Wales performance data published today.
How can we improve bowel cancer survival in Wales? Share your views
Moondance Cancer Initiative, in collaboration with NHS research team Cedar and Bowel Cancer UK, are launching a project to understand how bowel cancer survival in Wales can be improved and are looking for people affected by the disease to take part. The survey will close on Monday 18 April 2022.
Side by Side Grant Scheme opens
Grants available to community groups, led by and for people from Black, Asian, and minority backgrounds and young people (aged 18-25).
Wales Council of the Blind
To see the latest bulletin from the Wales Council of the Blind please click the link.
Health and Social Care Committee update
Please see below update on the Health and Social Care Committee’s work so far this year, and what is coming up in March.
New eye care facilities will help cut waiting time
Health Minister, Eluned Morgan has welcomed progress on new eye care facilities which will increase the number of patients receiving eye care treatment and cut waiting times.
Opportunity to Tender for Health and Safety Consultancy for GVS
Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) is looking to commission a Health & Safety Consultant to undertake Health and Safety Assessments on all of our buildings. The closing date for this opportunity is midday, 4th March 2022.
Council partners with GVS and Age Connects to tackle loneliness and social isolation
The Vale of Glamorgan Council is working with Glamorgan Voluntary Service (GVS) and Age Connects to help tackle the issues of loneliness and isolation.