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Race Council Cymru - Black History Wales Launch event 2022
Race Council Cymru is delighted to be launching Black History Wales 2022-23 (BHW2022-23) pan Wales this October 2022 – this year’s title is Black History Wales 2022-23 | Young People, the Time is Now! The BHW programme begins on 1 October 2022 and runs until 30 September 2023.
Vaccination encouraged, as flu expected to be a major public health issue in Wales this winter
Public Health experts are expecting a significant flu season this winter for the first time since the pandemic. There are concerns that it may start earlier this year and affect more people. As a result, Public Health Wales is now urging anyone who is eligible for a free flu vaccine to take up the offer, in order to protect themselves and others from serious illness this winter.
Welsh public survey reveals perceived harmful impacts of climate change on mental health and cost of living
A national public survey conducted by Public Health Wales has revealed that over three quarters of residents in Wales believe that climate change will damage mental health and increase the costs of heating a home and buying food.
Leaving the EU has changed the way in which Wales collaborates on global infectious disease preparedness, prevention and response
The Coronavirus pandemic has pushed infectious diseases to the top of government agendas around the world and has substantially influenced how the UK, and therefore Wales collaborates with international partners on infectious diseases, concludes a report from Public Health Wales.
First patients undergo robotic assisted surgery in Wales under innovative national programme
State-of-the-art surgical robots are now helping to treat colorectal and gynaecological cancer patients in Wales as part of the new National Robotic Assisted Surgery Programme.
Have a heart-to-heart about your organ donation decision
This week is Organ Donation Week and it’s a great reminder to speak to your loved ones about your organ donation decision, so they can support your wishes after your death. Organ donation is when healthy organs and tissues from one person are transplanted into another person. You can choose to donate some or all of your organs and tissue, or you can choose not to donate.
Clinical Nurses Specialists recognised for Developments in Female Health
Endometriosis Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) in Wales have been awarded the Welsh Pharmacy Award for Developments in Female Health. The annual event is an opportunity for pharmacy professionals across a diverse range of disciplines to celebrate innovation and best practice.
Join us at our Recruitment Event
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is holding a recruitment event on 19 October, showcasing the vast variety of roles across the Health Board. The event will be held at the Hilton Hotel in Cardiff and will be open to anyone with an interest in a starting a career with the Health Board.
Major Trauma Patient Returns to UHW to meet the teams who saved her life
Just after 9.30pm on 18th May 2021, Margaret Perkins arrived at Resus at the University Hospital of Wales following an accident at a popular city-centre restaurant.
Welsh Government response to latest NHS Wales performance data
The Welsh Government have issued a statement on the latest NHS Wales performance data published today (22nd September 2022)
Kellogs Breakfast Club Grants Programme
Kellogg’s has teamed up with Forever Manchester to award grants of £1,000 to school Breakfast Clubs, to help them provide breakfast to those children who need it most.
Asda Cost of Living Grant
A grant to support the increased running costs groups will face between September 2022 and February 2023, including rent increases and electricity cost rises.
Up to £3,000 available for heritage organisations
Catalyst Cymru: Broadening Horizons provides support to micro, small and medium sized heritage organisations and organisations running a heritage project to broaden their income streams and reach new audiences and people.
Rosa’s Voices from the Frontline
Rosa’s Voices from the Frontline fund offers one-year grants of between £500 and £7,000 to women’s and girls’ organisations to support campaigning and influencing work that enables women and girls to use their voice to achieve change.
Gift Aid Awareness Day 2022
Gift Aid Awareness Day provides an opportunity for charities to promote Gift Aid and increase the value of their donations.
Newydd Housing Association Job Vacancy - Corporate Officer
Full Time 35hrs pw. Temporary until end March 2023
Tongwynlais, Cardiff with fully flexible agile working options
£31,443
Closing date for applications: Sunday 9 October 2022
Newydd Housing Association Vacancy - Finance & Resources Director
Full Time / Permanent. Cardiff with fully flexible agile working options
£86,120 to £90,652pa
Closing date for applications: 23:00pm, Monday 10 October 2022
Understanding Disability Awards 2022 - nominations for awards are open until the 30th September
Cardiff & the Vale Parents Federation hold a ceremony every year to celebrate outstanding people that have gone the extra mile to involve and include people with a learning disability in all aspects of daily life
Carers Wales are looking for Online Facilitator Volunteers
Carers Wales are looking for volunteers who are passionate about improving the lives of unpaid carers to help them deliver a series of interactive, informative and fun online sessions. By facilitating or delivering an online session, you’ll be enabling carers to take a short break from their caring responsibilities to connect with others.
Free skills webinars led by business experts for community organisations
As part of Business in the Community’s Skills Exchange Webinar Series – we are offering a series of free training webinars for community organisations across key business skills, delivered by volunteers from our business membership and key sector partners.