The Vale 50+ Strategy Forum would like to invite you to the upcoming ‘Have Your Say’ information and social event on Thursday 13th July from 2-4pm at The CF61 Community Centre, Station Road, Llantwit Major, CF61 1ST.

Carers UK is delighted to launch our State of Caring 2023 survey, and we would be really grateful for your help in encouraging carers to take part. All the information we get from carers helps us to build a picture of what caring is like at the moment and we are keen to hear from as many different carers as possible.

The Vale Communities for Work + programme will be hosting a Summer Event on the 7th of July 2023 in King’s Square, Barry. The event is open to all ages and is aimed at all those living in The Vale of Glamorgan. It will showcase a range of options for them including further training routes, further and higher education, apprenticeships, employment, health, and well-being.

Funding to support the development of small-scale sustainable urban drainage schemes or sustainable drainage schemes (collectively referred to as SuDS) in Wales.

Flexible funding of up to £150,000 to help organisations which are at the heart of their communities to become stronger and better placed to face future challenges.

Vale Telecare is the Council’s home alarm service which offers a range of services for vulnerable adults.

New official statistics from Public Health Wales show the impact of the pandemic on the diagnosis of leading cancers in Wales for the first time.

A new digital platform is being launched to help stakeholders develop measures to reduce health inequality in Wales. Developed by the Policy and International Health team within the WHO Collaborating Centre on Investment for Health and Well-being it is a tool for health professionals, local authorities, and policy makers to help stimulate ideas and find answers to equity problems.

June marks Pride Month, an annual celebration of LGBTQ+ people across the world. The month looks to bring attention to the issues still faced, the great work and progression made by the people of the community, and education that there is still a long way to go before true equity is reached.

NHS Wales Chief Executive Judith Paget has responded to the latest NHS Wales performance data for April and May 2023.

A ground breaking study by public health researchers in Wales has gathered valuable insight into NHS interpretation services available to sanctuary seekers in Wales. The study used peer researchers with lived experience of seeking sanctuary, to speak directly to asylum seekers and refugees to better understand their experience of using NHS interpretation services.

A new survey by Public Health Wales shows strong public support in Wales for government action to make the food we buy healthier.

As we start to enjoy the warmer weather and longer days, many of us will be looking forward to holidays, festivals and get togethers with family and friends. While summer is a great time to relax and enjoy spending more time outdoors, it’s important to remember some simple things we can do to stay well and protect those around us.

A new report from Public Health Wales has detailed how attention is urgently needed to understand the impacts of Brexit on illicit trade in Wales to mitigate potential health harms and deaths linked to illicit drugs, alcohol, and tobacco.

A review of international evidence and practice into the impact of Universal Primary Free School Meals (UPFSM) has shown a wide range of socio-economic benefits both to individuals, communities, and local and national development.

CUBE (Community United Barry 4 Everyone) is looking for your support and help. CUBE has invited an independent researcher Mark Jones to come along to talk to the community on Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th July.

This Diabetes Week marks the first anniversary of the All Wales Diabetes Prevention Programme (AWDPP). In the first phase of its rollout, the programme has offered support to more than 3,000 people across Wales who are at an increased risk of type 2 diabetes.

Abigail Holmes, Director of Midwifery, said: “The Health Board accepts the findings of the Healthcare Inspectorate Wales report in full and we have taken necessary action to address all immediate concerns outlined.

At Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, 1,400 of our colleagues work in our Capital, Estates and Facilities teams, many of whom are frontline staff and continually strive to deliver the best possible service to patients, staff and visitors.

When Dimitri Azzopardi was born in Cardiff 43 years ago, his family had no idea what was in store for him.  At the age of two he was diagnosed with thalassaemia, a rare genetic disorder where the body doesn’t produce enough haemoglobin which is used by red blood cells to carry oxygen around the body.