The National Lottery is celebrating the work of amazing individuals in tackling the refugee crisis, by unveiling a showstopping projection depicting the story of Ukrainian Caseworker from the Welsh Refugee Council, Vladyslava Zhmuro.

The voices of some of Wales’ most under-represented communities have been put at the heart of a new way to create climate and nature emergency policy to benefit future generations.

Parents of children under five in Wales are being urged to make sure their child is up to date with their vaccinations after poliovirus was found in UK waste water.

Public Health Wales is urging people in eligible groups to take up the offer of a Covid-19 booster vaccine. The alert comes as community transmission, hospitalisations and deaths from Covid-19 have increased in recent weeks – early signs of a possible autumn wave.

Digital vaccination records and simplified booking systems are among some of the changes set out in a new plan to increase the take up of vaccinations across Wales.

Christmas-cracking team of Santas and Elves needed to help the Noah's Ark Charity Santa's Grotto sparkle!

This revenue-only Fund aims to support proposals which tackle loneliness and social isolation. The overall aim is to increase opportunities for people to connect, create cohesive and supportive communities and supporting connected communities.

A statement on current NHS waiting times.

A complex and evolving pattern of drug use and availability is resulting in increased drug deaths in Wales, with two thirds of deaths in 2021 involving a combination of drugs, including alcohol and prescription medicines.

The Arts for Health and Wellbeing Team are delighted to launch ‘HOSPES’, an immersive, site-specific installation and online portal created by award-winning composer & multimedia artist John Meirion Rea, in collaboration with cinematographer and photographer, Huw Talfryn Walters.

New and improved methods of managing Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions such as osteoporosis and arthritis are benefitting people across Wales.

Saturday 12th November between 12 noon and 4pm promises to be a memorable day in Penarth when St Paul’s Community Centre opens its doors to the public for a unique Winter Craft Fayre. With 25 stalls making the venue fully booked, you are in for a special treat and you would be hard pressed not to find the perfect gift or treat for yourself.   

Appointments are still available, just click on the link…

Hours: 21 per week

Location: Cardiff

Salary: £25,342 per annum (pro rata).

Contract until May 2023

Closing Date: 10am 26th October 2022

Hours: 33.5 per week

Location: Flexible

Salary: £24,528 per annum (pro rata)

Closing Date: 7th November 2022

Please click here for October 2022 Newsletter from Barry Hospital.

WCVA’s Finance Committee has launched its annual consultation into Welsh Government’s draft Budget for the upcoming year. The aim of this consultation is to explore expectations of the Budget for 2023-24, and inform scrutiny of it.

For the first time, this consultation includes a direct question about support for the voluntary sector.

This survey will close on Friday 4th November 2022.

An opportunity to meet with Lauren Swain to find out about how Localgiving can raise funds for groups and charities.

Please click the link for the latest News Sheet from Action for Elders.

Do you and your teams/service know enough about Gambling and Affected Others? Whether this is a new subject for you or whether you’ve attended Gamcare’s free CPD accredited sessions before, this Regional Event will focus the mind on Gambling Related Harms and affected others, providing you with two hours of new information and resources to tackle this silent addiction.