As part of a four-nation agreement, the Welsh Government has announced that restrictions preventing some LGBTQ+ people from donating tissue, surgical bone and stem cells will be lifted in Wales.

A Paralympic dressage horse rider, who has overcome persistent pain to fulfil her dreams, has praised the launch of revised guidance by the Welsh Government to improve outcomes and experiences for people suffering from chronic pain.

GVS’ Design Service extends to pull-up banners, PVC banners, magazines, leaflets, event programmes and lots more! Most recent members’ projects have included designing a PVC banner, pull-up banners, posters and postcards.

Cardiff office, 21 hours per week £25,824pa (pro rata) - £15,495pa. Fixed Term Contract until September 2024 Closing date: 10am 9 October 2023

Walks are calculated at £15 per hour. Rainbow Pooch in the Park lasts two hours and is held monthly. Rainbow Pooch Ramble lasts anything up to four hours and is held quarterly (4 times a year). A fee of £45 per month is allocated towards administration. Dealing for applications: Midnight Friday 29 September 2023

A Virtual Event for the LGBTQ+ Community on how to read and respond to dog and human behaviour, whilst create brave spaces for connection. Online (Zoom) – Saturday 7 October 2023

Restore the Thaw Landscape is an exciting new project which will deliver biodiversity improvements in the catchment area of the River Thaw in the Vale of Glamorgan.

This September we launched a new campaign with Peter’s family to Rewrite Peter’s Story and educate GP practices across the whole of Wales about the signs of type 1 diabetes.

Carers Wales have a calendar of free online training and well-being/information sessions coming up for carers in September (click here) and October (click here).

35 Hours, Permanent
Tongwynlais, Cardiff with fully flexible agile working options  and with some travel in the Vale & Valleys area £20,247 to £21,312. Closing date for applications: midnight Sunday 1 October 2023 

The latest government budget cuts and current cost of living situation will affect services across the Vale of Glamorgan. GVS is looking to collate information on how this will affect/has affected third sector organisations and services.

At the age of 92, Mary O’Connell is still a very mobile and independent woman. The Birchgrove resident is able to look after herself at home, get up and down the stairs with relative ease and socialise. She firmly believes she owes much of her good health and mental sharpness to her Elderfit class which she attends every Monday at Maes Y Coed Community Centre in Heath, Cardiff. The classes, which are growing in popularity, help the pensioner maintain her strength, balance and coordination.

Public Health Wales has published new data on public health outcomes.

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Public Health Wales Board will be held on Thursday 28 September at 10:00.

Jobs Fair and Learning

Volunteering is unique to every individual, whether it is to build confidence, gain experience, help others, improve health and wellbeing, enhance a CV or to meet new people; it can truly be a powerful tool. 

Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) supports community and charitable organisations operating in the Vale of Glamorgan and manages three community buildings. If you require a community space in Llantwit Major or Penarth for exercise classes, choir practice, meetings or even office space, our buildings could meet your needs. 

At Whitmore & Jackson, Barry Island on Wednesday, 27th September from 6pm. The bar will be open and no singing experience is necessary.

Carers Wales are currently recruiting volunteer Community Champions.  As a Community Champion, you will help connect carers to valuable support and information by distributing Carers Wales materials (leaflets, factsheets, posters) across your local community, and host information stands in community spaces. Raising awareness across your community, will help us to reach more unpaid carers in Wales and make them aware of the support and services available to them.

Home working, Full time fixed term contract until 31st March 2025 Salary £28,925.00 Reporting to Operations Manager, Start date ASAP . Applications close: 5pm Wednesday 27th September Interviews: W/c 2nd October