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Helping those who have Learning Disabilities, Mental Health Conditions, are Elderly or Homeless
A few projects you can help with - lots more available
Baby Basics Christmas and New Year closure
Baby Basics will be closed from Thursday the 21st of December until Thursday the 4th of January 2024. Any referrals for mums due between now and February would need to be sent in to Baby Basics before these dates in order for them to have an idea of the numbers to be prepared for.
Meno-Gize Sully
Fun packed exercise, dancing to all your favourite tunes, to support physical and mental wellbeing during menopause. Every Thursday at Sully Sports and Social Club, Penarth
Invitation to Pierhead Building Cardiff Bay
You are invited to a concert of the Central Band of the Royal Air Force & Ify Iwobi on the 30th November 2023 at the Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay.
Llais Board - New Members
Llais – your voice in health and social care are looking to appoint two independent members (1 with financial expertise and the other with digital expertise) to join their Audit and Risk Assurance Committee.
Want to cycle? We can make it happen!
Here at Pedal Power, we understand the many benefits of cycling and make it our mission to remove all barriers so anyone can cycle if they’d like to. So, if you would like to cycle, but feel that it might not be possible, come and talk to us!
World Stroke Day
World Stroke Day is observed each year on the 29th October, and draws attention to one of the leading causes of death not just in Wales but around the world.
Participants invited to take part in leisure activity survey
People aged over 18 and living in Wales are being invited to take part in a survey examining leisure activity habits.
Report outlines continuing increases in oral cancer rates in Wales
The incidence rate for mouth cancer in Wales is increasing year on year since 2002, a new report has outlined.
Staying safe and well on Bonfire Night
This time of year, as many of us head out to celebrate Bonfire Night, there will be a great deal of community fireworks displays and bonfire events. When out with friends, family and loved ones, remember, remember the hazards and dangers of fireworks too.
MMR vaccination urged as measles outbreak declared in Cardiff
Parents and carers are being urged to ensure their children are up to date with the MMR vaccine following an outbreak of measles in young children in Cardiff.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board reaccredited by The Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is delighted to be reaccredited by The Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA). The VCHA is a group of NHS providers, including acute, mental health, community, and ambulance trusts that have agreed to be exemplars of the best care and support for the Armed Forces' Community.
How little Alesha's life has improved by switching from liquid to pill medication
Aleshagul Khan spends as much time in the Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital for Wales as she does in her own home. Born with a genetic kidney disease, the seven-year-old needs to visit the nurses up to four times each week for lengthy dialysis treatment.
Big business urged to take greater responsibility for public health by Wales’ top doctor
The Chief Medical Officer for Wales, Sir Frank Atherton, has called on large companies to take greater corporate social responsibility for public health in his 2023 annual report.
GVS supports over half a million pounds worth of funding bids in the Vale of Glamorgan
GVS has measured its impact for 2022-2023 by recently producing its annual Impact Report. GVS’ small but effective team has produced some outstanding results in the past year, culminating in vital support to the vibrant local Third Sector organisations it serves.
A kaleidoscope of beauty
GVS recently held its AGM in its newly renovated and beautifully restored St Paul’s Community Centre in Arcot Street, Penarth. St Pauls’ stained glass windows were the mesmerising attraction on the day. The Impact Report, produced in both English and Welsh is available to download.
Free events with Epilepsy Action
Epilepsy Action has several FREE events coming up to support both people with epilepsy and their carers.