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Digital Healthcare: Public Health Wales launches a new Digital and Data Strategy to enhance health data accessibility, quality, and security
Our new Digital and Data Strategy will help us use the power of digital and data technology to protect and improve the health and well-being of people in Wales and to reduce health inequalities. It is part of our Long-Term Strategy (2023-35).
A majority of people in Wales feel comfortable talking about bowel screening
The latest results from Public Health Wales’ Time to Talk Public Health panel survey show that around 8 in 10 people would feel comfortable talking to friends and family, and to a healthcare professional about bowel screening (78 percent and 85 percent, respectively).
Improving Stroke Care Services in South Central Wales: Let's Talk Stroke
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (UHB) and Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB are working together, with other partners including the Stroke Association, to take important steps to make stroke care services better for anyone affected by stroke across South- Central Wales.
Temporary suspension of Homebirth Service
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has made the difficult decision to temporarily suspend its homebirth service with immediate effect until the end of October. This is due to service pressures and short-term staff shortages within the midwifery workforce.
The teenager with an incredibly rare heart cancer who will leave a lasting legacy
Rosie Jarman was described by her parents as a “bright, beautiful and intelligent” teenager who was a success at everything she turned her hand to. As well as having a gift for art, she had a passion for fast cars, acting and the outdoors.
Bowel screening age lowered to 51 in Wales
People aged 51-54 in Wales will now automatically receive at-home bowel screening tests and early detection can save lives.
Llamau Youth Homeless Helpline
The Youth Homeless Helpline is there to provide a friendly, holistic service to young people during a very frightening and confusing time.
South Wales Listens - the new engagement platform pivotal to South Wales Police
South Wales Polices’ vision is to be the best at understanding and responding to our community. South Wales Listens is our new engagement platform and will be pivotal in us continuing to achieve this vision.
The Six Ways You Can Help - Young Lives vs Cancer
Micro Volunteering with Young Lives vs Cancer
World Arthritis Day - Online Activities & Support Sessions (FREE)
October 12th is World Arthritis Day and so leading up to this day we will be running a series of FREE online sessions to provide help and support to those living with an arthritis related condition.
South Wales Aviation Museum gets prestigious best organisation Third Sector Award
South Wales Aviation Museum based in St Athan is proud to announce that they have achieved another prestigious award as best Third Sector Organisation at the Vale of Glamorgan Business Awards 2023. We at South Wales Aviation Museum are always on the lookout for new volunteers to join our team.
Youth Climate Action Fund
Applications are open for our Youth Climate Action Fund. Grants are for up to £40,000, over two years.
WCVA survey on inflation
WCVA is conducting a survey on the impact of inflation on voluntary sector organisations delivering public services. The survey closes at 12 pm on 13 October 2023.
A review of international evidence and country experiences has found evidence that multi-sectoral policies may reduce health inequities
The International Horizon Scanning and Learning Report 46: Five Essential Conditions for Health Equity examined determinants of health inequity and highlighted five policy areas where action could be taken to reduce inequity.
High quality provision is essential if free school meals and free childcare are to improve our children's health
Roll-out of free school meals and childcare must not compromise on quality if we are to safeguard the health of those most disadvantaged. This is the message from senior leaders in the Building a Healthier Wales Coordination group.
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – Kiera's story
Kiera Hodges was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia and a Philadelphia Positive Chromosome in January 2020 when she was just 15-years-old.
Detect early, treat early, save your sight
Routine sight tests are the best way to make sure your eyes are healthy, and could lead to successful treatment for unknown, sight threatening conditions and maybe even your life.