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Age Connects and The Llantwit Food Project invite you to attend the joint launch of the More Than Food Hub in Llantwit Major!
At CF61 Community Centre and Illtud House, Station Road, Llantwit Major on Thursday 20th October 2022, from 1pm until 3pm.
Alzheimer's Society Bilingual Dementia Support Telephone Line
Dementia Connect, Alzheimer's Society Cymru’s dementia support service, is free, easy to access and puts you in touch with the support you need. From local support to over the telephone and online. Our Welsh language line is here for people with all types of dementia, with a diagnosis or pre-diagnosis.
ReSound Webinar 11th October
The RNID Live Well With Hearing Loss team have teamed up with NHS Development Manager Fatema Narbard from GN Hearing UK to run a Webinar surrounding ReSound Assistive Equipment and the BeMore App.
Your views on training and development which will help you in your caring role
The Carers’ Team are contacting all unpaid carers who have requested training or asked for development to help you in your caring responsibilities. This review of training and development for unpaid carers living in the Vale of Glamorgan will enable us to ascertain if there is a demand, both for existing and new courses or for other support/development.
Can you help? South Glamorgan Community Health Council (CHC) is looking for a new member from the third sector
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact both Lani Tucker and Linda Pritchard by Friday, 14th October.
National Lottery Workshop
Alun Cairns MP in conjunction with the National Lottery will be hosting a Funding workshop in Barry on Thurs 6th October from 10am – Midday.
Public Health Wales funding enables expansion of HIV PrEP medication tracker, Preptrack, in multiple languages including Welsh
Funding from Public Health Wales has meant that an app designed to help PrEP users take their medication more effectively, is now available on Android and in multiple languages, including Welsh.
Thalidomide survivors in Wales to get lifelong financial support
The Minister for Health, Eluned Morgan has today announced a lifetime guarantee of financial assistance for those affected by the Thalidomide drug in Wales.
Accessible transport survey
Leonard Cheshire (https://www.leonardcheshire.org/) is currently conducting a research project on accessible transport in the UK, funded by Motability. One key area of investigation is understanding the barriers and facilitators for disabled people's experiences of taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) usage in the UK. The findings will be used to publish evidence and conduct advocacy to help make taxi usage more accessible for disabled people.
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.