Public Health Wales is urging men aged 65 to consider taking up the offer of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening, as it marks the tenth anniversary of its AAA screening programme. A recent survey conducted by Public Health Wales found that there was low awareness of the programme, with 77 per cent of the men responding not being aware of this potentially life-saving programme.

The latest survey from Public Health Wales’ Time to Talk Public Health panel has revealed that most people in Wales support reallocating road space in their local area for walking (75 percent) and cycling (68 percent). Creating an active environment is essential to support people to be physically active.

As the national public health organisation for Wales, Public Health Wales works towards a Wales where people live longer, healthier lives and where all people in Wales have fair and equal access to the things that lead to good health and wellbeing.

Nearly half of secondary school children in Cardiff have reported walking or cycling to school – the most of any local authority in Wales, a new report has found. 

Two clinicians at the University Hospital of Wales are gearing up for a colossal 470km cycle challenge to raise money for a leading blood cancer charity.

Horatio’s Garden Chelsea has been awarded the coveted Best in Show title at RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Challenge Wales is currently seeking funding in order to expand its provision for young people, in response to the perceived needs of the current social and financial climate. And, is currently looking for new partners to look at working with, in addition to its current partners.

Carers Week takes place next week 5th – 11th of June. Send us information on what your organisation is doing for carers week and we’ll help promote it on our website.

We are holding the following focus groups and would like to invite unpaid carers to join us and share your feedback:

•  27 June 2023 10:00-12:00 at Cardiff Central Library

•  28 June 2023 10:00-12:00 online via Teams

YMCA are holding a range of events for Carers week, please click here for details.

Sparked by the discovery of a series of letters from his father in Nigeria to his mother in Wales, The Gods Are All Here is a moving, funny and warm-hearted, one-man performance from first-class storyteller, Phil Okwedy.

If you are 50 years of age or older, you can register for the Mid-Career Review webinars by visiting Wales Mid-Career Review webinars. Our next webinars will take place on 15 June (11:00 – 12:15) and 19 June (13:30 – 14:45) with further webinars each month. 

Help your local community centre

Dinas Residents delighted at the finishing of phase one of their community garden revamp. After many months of hard work and with the help of local firms the community garden phase one at Fairoaks has been completed.

The follow up to come together and discuss Social Prescribing within Cardiff & Vale has been arranged for 12noon on the 14th June 2023.

The bank holiday weekend is fast approaching, and while some may be celebrating or getting away, our top tips will help prevent accidents or illness interrupting the fun. From prepping your first-aid kit to familiarising yourself with the different ways you can access care, equip yourself with what you need to avoid a trip to our Emergency and Minor Injuries Unit, so that we can help those most in need.

A new scheme has been launched to enable GPs in Wales to register to become ‘veteran-friendly’ practices and provide specialist care for current and former military personnel.

Come along to our local events where you will be guaranteed a warm welcome.  You can view local volunteering organisation opportunities to find something just right for you.

Llantwit Major Volunteering Event Thursday 1st June, 12:30pm – 2.30pm CF61 Community Centre, Llantwit Major, CF61 1ST

Penarth Volunteering Event Tuesday 6th June, 10am – 12 noon Penarth Library, 9-10 Stanwell Rd., Penarth, CF64 2AD

Barry Volunteering Event Wednesday 7th June, 10am – 12:30pm Barry Library, King Square, Barry CF63 4RW

The number of children aged 4-5 years who were of a healthy weight is broadly similar to that of pre-pandemic levels, in the six health boards that have submitted data to the 2021-22 Child Measurement Programme published today by Public Health Wales.

A much-valued Medical Secretary who joined Cardiff and Vale University Health Board 40 years ago has been awarded a prestigious Long Service Award.