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New report identifies potential impacts of CPTPP trade agreement on health, well-being and equality in Wales
New analysis by Public Health Wales finds that the terms that allow the UK to join a large Indo-Pacific trading bloc could make it more difficult for Wales to take strong public health action in the future to protect health and well-being.
First Phase of Air Ambulance Service Engagement Ends
Following 14 weeks of public engagement, the first phase of the Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service (EMRTS) Review - about how to further improve the air ambulance service in Wales that is provided in partnership – has ended.
Fairoaks Residents celebratory barbeque
Fairoaks residents celebrated the finishing of phase one of their community garden by holding a barbeque to thank the many kind hearted local firms who donated materials, monetary donations and working hours.
Free Mindfulness Workshop
There are still some places available on Four Winds free mindfulness workshop to be held from 5.30pm to 7.30pm at Asda Community Room, Ferry Road, Cardiff. Click here to view their flyer for details and how to book.
Charities’ work for Older Carers continues
Are you looking after someone? If you are, you’re not alone. Around 3 in 5 of us will be carers at some point in our lives. There are, however, many in our communities providing care but do not see themselves as an unpaid carer and are not aware of their rights. They may not know what support is available or may struggle to access help.
NHS at 75 – Public Health Wales new video showcases key milestones
As part of the celebrations for the 75th anniversary of the NHS, Public Health Wales has released an exciting new video; this highlights key milestones in the organisation’s development, from the time it was set up in its current form in 2009 - one of the now 12 public bodies that make up NHS Wales.
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.