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EA Foundation
Funding is open to UK-registered charities for projects, both internationally and in the UK, which align to at least one of 4 funding priorities.
Vision Foundation - National Resilience Fund
Up to £10000 to support projects that are designed to improve the experience of being blind or partially sighted, or at risk of sight loss, in the UK.
Report calls for targeted vaccine resources to address hesitancy and misinformation
A recent study conducted by Public Health Wales shows that young people, parents of children under 18, those receiving Universal Credit and people who identify as transgender are more likely to be exposed to vaccine misinformation online. The report also found that 89 per cent of service users reported seeing vaccine-related misinformation in the past year.
10 ways smoking negatively affects your body (that aren't to do with your lungs)
We all know smoking can have a devastating impact on our lungs. Tobacco cigarettes not only inflame and irritate the organs, they also destroy lung tissue and the delicate, broom-like hairs called cilia which keep them clean.
Bike Bus: The community cycle rides making journeys to school more fun and active
Bike Buses are fast becoming the norm for many schools across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Not only are they fun, free and help reduce traffic on our roads, they’re also a great way for pupils, parents and teachers to get some much-needed exercise as part of their daily routine.
Chief Nursing Officer prioritises the health and wellbeing of the nursing and midwifery professions across Wales
Chief Nursing Officer for Wales (CNO), Sue Tranka, commences her third year in post and recognises the importance in supporting efforts to enhance the wellbeing of the professions through physical, emotional, work-life balance and fostering a supportive workplace culture.
The Vale 50+ Strategy Forum invite you to their AGM
Date: Thursday 19th October 2023
Time: 11.00am - 1.00pm
Let’s Talk… says Vale Council
Everyone who takes part in the survey will also have the chance to win one of ten £50 Love2Shop vouchers, which can be spent in a wide variety of high street shops and restaurants.
Cardiff Community Lottery - Information Session
Good causes of all shapes and sizes are being encouraged to attend the virtual information event of Cardiff Community Lottery!
Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:00 - 13:00 BST
Location - Online
Rental Space Available at Amelia Trust Farm
There are three rooms available for rent at Amelia Trust Farm, and they are ideal for charities or small businesses looking for office or meeting space.
NEW Diabetes UK Cymru e-newsletter!
Our newsletter will include the latest news, stories, campaigns, and events in Wales and will go out four times a year
Celtic Capability Sailing charity's future in jeopardy unless volunteers are found immediately
Celtic Capability Sailing is a registered charity and Sailability site that provides sailing opportunities for disabled, vulnerable and disadvantaged people but we just don’t have enough volunteers to meet demand.
Take Part In The Let’s Talk Stroke Engagement Survey To Help Improve Services
The Vale of Glamorgan Council is calling for all those that have suffered from a stroke to share their thoughts by completing an engagement survey.
Social media regularly used by 48% of primary age children in Wales, report shows
School Health Research Network expands its work to provide a clearer picture of health behaviours from childhood into adolescence . Nearly half (48%) of Welsh children aged seven to 11 are regularly using social media, according to a survey led by academics at Cardiff University.
Welsh woman embarks on incredible 25,000-mile walk for Alzheimer's and Parkrun
A Welsh woman has set off on an epic 25,000-mile walk along the coast and county boundaries of Britain and Ireland to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research UK.
‘You’ve really got to care, to care’: Deputy Minister praises social care workforce
The Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan has praised Wales’ dedicated social care workforce at the Association of Directors of Social Services Cymru national conference.
Not enough for essentials, as the cost of living crisis bites
The cost of living crisis has negatively impacted mental health for many people in Wales and many have had to cut down on essentials like food and heating to make ends meet.
Tax increases on energy dense foods and tobacco reduce health inequality
A review of international evidence on how to reduce inequalities in health has found that tax increases on tobacco and high energy foods, with subsidies on fruit and vegetables, work well to narrow gaps in health between the richest and poorest.
Join us at our October Recruitment Event
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is holding a recruitment event on 19 October, 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.