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Update: Public Health Wales investigating acute hepatitis cases in children
Public Health Wales is working with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) as well as Public Health Scotland (PHS) and Public Health Agency (Northern Ireland) to investigate cases of acute hepatitis in children.
Public Health Wales statement on UK monkeypox cases
Public Health Wales is working with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), Public Health Scotland, and Public Health Agency Northern Ireland to respond to UK cases of monkeypox.
Study finds significant reductions in cancer diagnoses in Wales during the Covid-19 pandemic
The study, published in the British Journal of Cancer this month, found that over a thousand fewer new cases of three common cancers were diagnosed in Wales in 2020 compared to 2019, equivalent to a reduction of 15 percent.
Overseas Nurse Programme Goes from Strength to Strength
Nurse recruitment and retention is a challenge nationally. In order to sustain the robust workforce necessary to deliver services, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (UHB) has established a very successful Overseas Nurse Programme.
Improving Standards for Sexual Assault Referrals in South East Wales
The Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), sometimes referred to as ‘Safe Island’ or ‘Ynys Saff’, hosts a range of specially trained and experienced professionals that currently provide a 24-hour service for police forensic services. The centre also provides help, support and advice to people who have experienced sexual assault.
Jubilee Weekend Pharmacy Opening Times
The pharmacy opening times in Cardiff and the Vale over the Jubilee Bank Holiday Weekend
Have a 'Platinum' bank holiday break and keep yourself well
The bank holiday weekend is fast approaching, and while some may be celebrating or getting away, our top tips will help prevent accidents or illness interrupting the fun.
Digital tools transforming kidney care in Wales
A new all-Wales digital system is helping people with chronic kidney disease manage their care through technology and cutting hospital visits.
Regional Innovation Co-Ordination Hub Lead Vacancy
Vacancy for a Hub Lead Manager within the Regional Innovation Coordination (RIC) Hub team. Closing date is 3rd June 2022
Support Payment for Unpaid Carers
Unpaid carers in the Vale may be eligible for a one-off £500 support payment, launching from Monday May 16th 2022.
Yn Galw Gwasanaethau Gwaith Ieuenctid Gwirfoddol Yng Nghymru!
Mae prosiect newydd a chyffrous i Fapio a Gwerthuso’r Sector Gwaith Ieuenctid Gwirfoddol yng Nghymru wedi'i lansio!
Calling all Voluntary Youth Work Services in Wales!
A new and exciting project to Map and Evaluate the Voluntary Youth Work Sector in Wales has been launched!
Tool Aid Charity in need of premises
Tool Aid Charity is in need of premises. The workshop would, ideally 130 sq mts, in the Penarth locality and suitable to be fitted out with six or so workstations including substantial metal workers benches with vice, electrical supply etc.
Free Art4U event - Beyond the Clouds Kite festival - A celebration of Nature, Peace and Friendship
Tuesday 21st June at the Knap Point and Liddo, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan Time: 5.30 pm – dusk
Art 4U Free Event - The Friendship Tree Festival – ‘The Festival for Nature, Peace and Friendship’
Sunday, 3rd July, 2022 at the Knap Lake and Gardens, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan.
Time: Noon. onwards
Do you have a meeting space available in Llantwit Major?
Friends of Llantwit Major Dementia Café is in need of free meeting space, between two to three hours a week.
Stay Steady Clinic - Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Have you had a fall? Worried about falling? Feeling a bit unsteady? If you answered YES to any of these, and you live in Cardiff or the Vale of Glamorgan, you could benefit from the Stay Steady Clinic.
Join the Welsh Social Care Hack 2022 and secure up to £20,000 of innovation project funding!
The first-ever Welsh Social Care Hack has been launched, bringing the sector together to solve challenges faced by colleagues across social care, academia and industry by providing funding to develop the best innovative solutions. The deadline for submissions of the challenge is Sunday June 5th.
The Learning Disability Partnership Group is looking for a new Chair
For more information you can attend the next meeting of the Learning Disability Partnership Group and see if you would like to apply to become their next Chair. Next meeting: 8 June 2.30 – 4.00pm at V21 Sbectrwm, Bwlch Road, Cardiff, CF5 3EF