There will be a national test of the UK Emergency Alert Service on Sunday, 23rd April at 3pm. People with compatible 4G and 5G mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert as part of this test.

Vale of Glamorgan residents eligible for their spring COVID-19 booster vaccines will now be invited to attend one of our community-based clinics.

Feeling stressed is a normal part of life and can help motivate us to achieve our goals. But if you’re finding stress hard to cope with, there are things you can do to help.

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Cardiff and Vale RIC Hub is pleased to announce the release of our most recent newsletter collating best practice on how our region is using lived experience as an asset to improve our health and social care system, including:

An invaluable step by step beginner level introduction to the key features, giving you the skills and knowledge to confidently use Twitter.

This is a practical session equipping you with invaluable techniques and tips to market your community event using both free and low cost marketing tools. If you are responsible in your organisation/community group for publicising events but have limited to no experience, this workshop is for you. By the end of the session you will be equipped with the knowledge and techniques to market your event effectively to the local community.

This session is aimed at beginner level or someone who has recently acquired responsibility for their organisation’s social media channels. It will help equip you with the basic knowledge whilst ensuring you adhere to appropriate social media etiquette. Social media is a free marketing tool to reach out and engage with more people. Using social media appropriately and deciding on the right platform to engage with your audience is the first steps to success.

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Volunteer with our dance charity

Repair Cafe Wales is growing! We’re seeking an experienced Bookkeeper/Administrator to join our team. The role is home working, 2.5 days per week. To apply, please send your CV and a supporting statement to Phoebe Brown phoebe@repaircafewales.org by 5pm Friday 21st April

In Spring of this year, with the help of a dedicated group of volunteers, the commitments made when requesting a grant will have been completed.  The group now looks forward to sustaining all these improvements and maintaining its strong volunteer base.

For more information and to read a copy of our latest newsletter

Marie Curie have recently re-launched their Wellbeing and Support Hub. It’s available to any adult affected by terminal illness. They don't have to be staying in our hospice, or accessing any of our services to receive support. They have a range of free sessions to choose from, including carers' café's, activity groups, complementary therapies and bereavement support groups.

RemakerSpace is a public engagement facility. RemakerSpace is a not-for-profit organisation and works closely with community groups, businesses and education providers to drive the circular economy in Wales and beyond to increase awareness on the benefits of reuse, repair and repurposing to extend product life cycles.

We are recruiting for trustees to join our board. We are looking for committed and motivated individuals aligned with our vision to support individuals experiencing domestic abuse.  

The Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Well-being has announced an additional £3.3m to support the implementation of the Strategic Mental Health Workforce plan in 2023-24.

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On-site parking restrictions at the University Hospital of Wales have changed to provide more flexibility for patients and visitors outside of peak hours.