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Optimising the impact of your efforts – two new tools to deploy behavioural science
Public Health Wales’ Behavioural Science Unit is pleased to announce the launch of two new PDF-based behavioural science tools to help practitioners and policy makers better understand and influence human behaviour.
Development of 'Antibiotic Eye' online portal allows healthcare professionals in Wales to get localised data on antimicrobial resistance
Recent development of the ‘Antibiotic Eye’ online portal will enable healthcare professionals in Wales to have more localised and timely data on the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) position in the communities in which they work.
Update on Diabetic Eye Screening
Following a recommendation by the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) in 2016, Public Health Wales is implementing a change to the Diabetic Eye Screening programme in Wales.
"How I quit smoking after 50 years of addiction"
Smoking was a lifelong habit for 66-year-old Denise Jenkins. After trying her first cigarette as a “naughty schoolgirl” at the age of 15, the Splott resident was hooked.
Wearable defibrillators for some adults at risk of sudden cardiac death recommended for adoption in Wales
People in Wales who are at risk of their heart stopping suddenly may be fitted with wearable defibrillators following new guidance by Health Technology Wales (HTW).
Lead Nurse Practitioner at Cardiff and Vale UHB Receives Nurse of the Year Award
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is delighted to congratulate Lead Nurse Practitioner Tara Rees for her wins at the Nurse of the Year Awards hosted by Royal College of Nursing Wales.
"My dad was the first baby born under the NHS in Cardiff"
Just six minutes after midnight on July 5, 1948, Peter Woolston was born at St David’s Hospital in Cardiff weighing a healthy 9lb 8oz.
Cardiff Community Alcohol Partnership wins UK award for educating young people about risks of excessive drinking
Cardiff Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP) has won a UK-wide award for its work in educating students and young people about the risks of excessive drinking.
Join us at our July Recruitment Event
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is holding a recruitment event on 18 July, showcasing the vast variety of roles across the Health Board. The event will be held at the Hilton Hotel in Cardiff and will be open to anyone with an interest in a starting a career with the Health Board.
Employees given permission to wear trainers to work to boost activity levels
Organisations across Wales are giving permission to their employees to swap traditional work shoes for comfortable footwear such as trainers to help boost their physical activity levels.
NHS Celebrates its 75th Anniversary
On Wednesday July 5th the National Health Service (NHS) reaches a significant milestone in celebrating 75 years since its conception.
NHS Wales University Eye Care Centre picks up an award for its collaborative work
The team picked up an award for their innovative work at the HSJ Digital Awards 2023 in Manchester in the Digital Literacy, Education and Upskilling category for their fantastic collaborative work in helping reduce sight loss.
Baroness Barker pays special visit to CRI sexual health clinic
The co-chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on HIV/Aids paid a special visit to Cardiff to meet clinicians on the frontline of sexual healthcare.
“Today’s NHS model will not be sustainable with the projected increases in demand and tough choices lie ahead " - Health Minister Eluned Morgan
As the NHS turns 75, Health Minister Eluned Morgan has set out how the NHS will need to be reformed and how the public will need to help shape those reforms if the NHS is to celebrate a centenary.
Minister thanks NHS Wales staff ahead of NHS 75 celebrations
The Minister for Health and Social Services, Eluned Morgan, has praised the work and dedication of NHS Wales staff as they prepare to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the NHS.
IT Helpdesk Job Vacancies with Newydd Housing Association
IT Helpdesk Analyst - Occupational group: Information Technology | Closing date: 23 July 2023 12:00 AM
IT Helpdesk and Infrastructure Analyst - Occupational group: Information Technology | Closing date: 23 July 2023 12:00 AM
MeTime Online
Please click here to view the online sessions in July.
To register please select the following link: July sessions | Carers Wales (carersuk.org)
Glamorgan Voluntary Services is seeking information on local third sector transport schemes
Do you run a transport scheme to support service users getting to hospital appointments? Tell us about your services and transport options that are available in the Vale of Glamorgan. We can promote this to our social media, networks and health contacts.
Vale 50+ Strategy Forum’s Information & Social Event
Date: Thursday 13th July 2023 2pm to 4pm
Location: CF61, Station Road, Llantwit Major, CF61 1ST
Help The Homeless
Help the Homeless makes grants of up to £5,000 to charitable organisations whose aim is to help homeless people return to the community and enabling them to resume a normal life.