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Health Minister warns about the ‘extraordinary pressure’ the health and social care system is currently under in Wales
Health Minister Eluned Morgan has warned the health and social care system in Wales is currently under ‘extraordinary pressure’ as a result of a range of factors.
Significant Pressure at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Sites
We are experiencing significant pressure across our Health System, with our University Hospital of Wales and University Hospital Llandough sites operating at Escalation Level 4, denoting extreme pressure.
Further £5m investment in ‘innovative’ Long-COVID rehabilitation services
A support service helping people in Wales living with the long-term effects of COVID-19 will benefit from a further £5m of Welsh Government funding.
WHO re-designates Collaborating Centre to secure Wales as global influencer on health and wellbeing
The World Health Organization Collaborating Centre on ‘Investment for Health and Wellbeing’ (WHO CC), at Public Health Wales has been re-designated for another four years, securing its vital work into improving people’s health and wellbeing in Wales and beyond, until 2026.
Film is effective tool to promote behaviour change for kindness
An independent evaluation by Bangor University and Public Health Wales’ World Health Organization Collaborating Centre (WHO CC) of a short film promoting kindness in Wales during COVID-19 restrictions, has found that films that provoke strong emotional reactions can still be perceived positively and lead to effective behaviour change.
Meet the Funder: National Lottery Community Fund
Do you have an idea for a project in The Vale of Glamorgan? We’re now arranging informal 1-1 meetings with the National Lottery Community Fund on the 26th of April.
Matrix Causes Fund
This fund provides support to organisations which promote access to justice, equality of opportunity, or a sustainable environment.
Magic Little Grants
This fund gives local charities and community groups the chance to apply online for a £500 grant to deliver projects across Great Britain.
Veterans' Foundation grants
Grants to support organisations that provide support to those in need among serving armed forces personnel, veterans, operationally qualified seafarers and their immediate families.
Focus group for Welsh Government’s Community Cohesion Programme
Diverse Cymru has been commissioned by the Welsh Government to undertake a rapid review of its Community Cohesion Programme in Wales. Diverse Cymru is a leading equality charity in Wales. Our work is cross-characteristic, including anyone who experiences discrimination or disadvantage in Wales.
Action for Elders latest updates
To see the latest updates from Action for Elders please click this link.
Public Health Wales reminds public of medical advice on Coronavirus
Experts at Public Health Wales are reminding the public that although the legal requirement to self-isolate when testing positive for Coronavirus has changed, the medical advice to do so has not.
Statement by the Chief Medical Officer COVID-19 Review: 25 March 2022
Chief Medical Officer for Wales statement on COVID-19 review: 25 March 2022
Changes to testing and care homes as we all learn to live safely with coronavirus
A timetable for changes to Wales’ Test Trace Protect service is being published today (Monday) as part of wider plans to gradually move beyond the emergency response to the pandemic.
Don’t miss GVS’ April radio show on Bro Radio!
Listen to the GVS radio show with @broradio on Tuesday 5th April at 7pm to hear from a fantastic line-up of guests!
Fundraisers should be worried about declining understanding of Gift Aid
Gift Aid is a valuable scheme for the sector but their data shows a concerning decrease in the public's knowledge and understanding of Gift Aid over the last decade.
World Tuberculosis Day: Public Health Wales reiterates call for contacts in Llwynhendy TB outbreak to get screened
Public Health Wales and Hywel Dda University Health Board (UHB) are taking the opportunity of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) World TB Day to reiterate their call for people who have been contacted as part of the Llwynhendy tuberculosis (TB) outbreak to attend their screening appointments.
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 (Thursday, 24th March).
Quick-time referrals speeding up cancer diagnosis in Wales
New clinics in Wales are helping to diagnose patients with concerning symptoms more quickly as part of nationwide work to cut cancer waiting times.