Experts at Public Health Wales are warning people to take extra care in the very hot weather that is forecast over the next few days. Temperatures are expected to reach the mid-thirties by Saturday in some parts of Wales.

A public engagement survey by Public Health Wales has revealed that while people’s mental health, happiness and anxiety were hit hardest during winter 20/21, 70 per cent of those surveyed reported feeling happy by March 2022.

The Long Covid Personalised Self-management support co-design and Evaluation (LISTEN) study will evaluate the effectiveness of a new self-management support programme, co-designed by people living with long Covid.

More hot weather is expected across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan over the coming days with highs of 31C. An Amber weather warning for extreme heat will be in force from Thursday (11th August) until Sunday (14th August). If you are out and about enjoying the weather, please keep yourself safe.  

The prevalence of COVID-19 in our community is currently falling. The Health Board has reviewed the current situation in our hospitals and is relaxing some of the requirements to wear face coverings across our sites.

The Vale of Glamorgan Council has now opened applications for the Strong Communities Grant Fund.

SC642 – Administrative Assistant, Location – Cardiff, Salary – £18,018 per annum, Hours – 35 hrs per week
Closing date – 10am  – 31 August 2022

A new Non-Executive Director (NED) has been appointed to the Public Health Wales Board by the Minister for Health and Social Services.

MS-related fatigue is a common but challenging symptom to manage.  This webinar will look at ways to help you cope with it.

Many of us enjoy spending time outdoors in the summer, but it’s important to remember your skin can be easily damaged by the sun. Sunburn increases your risk of developing skin cancer, so follow these tips to help protect your skin.

As part of the development of the Public Services Board (PSB) new Well-being Plan we will be holding a workshop on Thursday 8th September 9.30 – 12.30 at the Memo Arts Centre, Barry to discuss what the PSB will be focusing on over the coming years.

Testing and treating patients for hepatitis c when they receive methadone treatment could be the key to meeting the global target of eliminating the disease by 2030, shows research from Public Health Wales and the University of Dundee.

Supporting Victims and Witnesses

Helping with conservation

Supporting the issues of bullying

Help in our cafe

Job Vacancies

The forum meets fortnightly online, providing an opportunity to work together to co-produce different ways to support people with long-term conditions in Cardiff and the Vale!

For the August directory please click here, if you have any questions or would like to make a referral you can call 01745 508531.

If you require information on anything health and wellbeing related then go to the Dewis Cymru website. Add the information on what you require and which County and you will fine a host of information.