A decision has been made by the Minster for Health and Social Services to appoint 2 new Independent Members for a period of 4 years.

A group of young researchers have been praised for their work on a report to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child about the experiences of young people and their human rights in Wales, by the Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan.

People affected by the historical practice of forced adoption have been welcomed to the Senedd by the Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan, for an apology on behalf of the Welsh Government for the societal failures that led to these historical practices.

An innovative liquid biopsy blood test to improve lung cancer treatment could help more people in Wales.

Come join the Arts Council Wales for a Meet the Funder Event on 11th May at 2pm.

FREE sleep conference and training programme for professionals in Wales working with children with developmental disabilities, Global Developmental Delay and /or disabilities.

Please click the following link for the latest update from MS-UK. Here is your April MS-UK update! 💜 (mailchi.mp)

The Vale 50+ Strategy Forum are holding an Information and Social Event

A problem shared can make it easier to solve … Join us for this in person workshop to meet colleagues from across your Local Authority to discuss your service delivery problems and explore if others have experience of the same challenges. Is there potential to tackle your issues together?  Date & Location:  17 May, 9:30 – 12:00 in Civic Offices, Holton Road, Barry, CF63 4RU

Time: Saturday 13th – Friday 26th May. Venue: Coaltrains Coffee Shop and Gallery, Barry Train Station. Vale of Glamorgan. Members of the public are welcome to attend the opening on Saturday 13th May, 11am-1pm. There will also be a workshop held on Wednesday 18th (please pop into Coaltrains for details).

23 May 2023 | 9.45 am – 12.45 pm | Online

To mark His Majesty The King’s Coronation on Saturday 6th May 2023, thousands of organisations across the country are getting together to give us the chance to help out in our local communities.

Based: Cardiff and the Vale
Salary: £17,200 per anum (£21,500 fte) plus 35 days holiday (pro-rated)
Term: Permanent/Part time - 28 hours per week.
Location: Home Based & Community

Vale for Africa is at an exciting time in its developments and activities going forward. We would very much welcome a person with time, experience and energy to see us through this next phase. The team of Trustees and supporters are very enthusiastic to support the new Chair/co-chair.

Connect carers to valuable support and information  

Hours : 22.5 hours per week (potential for flexible working with days and hours to suit and some home-working)
Salary: £22,140 - £25,380 per annum (pro rata) 12 month fixed term contract, with potential to extend.
Location: University Hospital Llandough
Closing date: 12.00pm, Monday 15th May 2023

Date: Thursday 27th April 2023Location: Voco St David's Cardiff, Havannah St, Cardiff CF10 5SDTime: 09:00 - 13:30

Location: Cardiff office

Hours: 32 hours per week

Salary: £25,342 per annum (pro rata) - £23,170pa FXTM Contract until June 2024 ( Maternity Cover)

Closing Date: 8th May 2023

18th May 2023, 11am - 3pm

Llanover Hall Arts Centre, Romilly Road, Cardiff CF5 1FH.

Care and Repair Cardiff and the Vale are currently looking for two new Trustees to join their board.

To apply please send a covering letter and CV to richard.thomas@crcv.org.uk by Friday 19th May 2023.