Over the next 4 weeks the National Lottery Heritage Fund is offering free webinars where you can find out about the Woodland Investment Grant and the new Coetiroedd Bach scheme.

Transform an unloved area into a garden that will benefit both nature and your community.

Despite most people affected by blood cancer (88% of 2,571 survey respondents) agreeing that they should be told they have a type of blood cancer at diagnosis, Blood Cancer UK’s survey suggests that 2 in 10 people have still never been told they have a blood cancer by a healthcare professional. In fact, 6% of survey respondents found out they had a blood cancer while participating in Blood Cancer UK’s research.   

On behalf of the Vale 50+ Strategy Forum we’d 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.  

New legislation to restrict the placement and price promotion of products high in fat, sugar and salt is to be introduced in Wales. The new law, which will be introduced in 2024 and will be rolled out across Wales by 2025, builds on the commitment to improve diets and help prevent obesity by restricting the ways foods high in fat, sugar or salt can be promoted.

This is a brand new walking group, free of charge and no need to book. The walk begins on Thursday 20th July, starting and ending at The Three Horseshoes, St. Athan.

On behalf of St. Athan Community Council and Age Friendly Vale, I would like to invite you to the St. Athan Community, Information and Social Event on Wednesday 19th July 2023 from 10am – 1pm at the Paul Lewis Community Centre, Glyndwr Avenue, St. Athan, CF62 4PP.

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.