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Free Training with Citizens Advice Cardiff and Vale
We are excited to announce an upcoming training opportunity that will empower you with the knowledge and tools to better serve migrant communities in a post-Brexit world. Citizens Advice has secured funding to offer FREE training on Migrant Rights and Public Services.
Free Digital workshops
FREE 1–2 hour workshops in Cyber Security Awareness; Working with Data; Basic Digital Survival Skills and more!
Love the Vale - 15th November 2023
If you didn't hear about Love the Vale Day in 2023, it’s our new annual event at Bro Radio where we hand over the entire radio station to our community. Submissions are required no later than 5pm on Tuesday 14th November 2023.
Community Garden at Riverside Health Centre shortlisted for award featured on The One Show
Grow Well community garden at Riverside Health Centre featured on BBC The One Show this week, following being shortlisted for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and One Show ‘Growing Together Award’ for community gardening.
GVS requests that local Third Sector organisations complete important Compact survey
The Compact is an agreement between the Vale of Glamorgan Council, and voluntary and community organisations (known as the Third Sector) operating in the Vale of Glamorgan. The deadline for completion of the survey has been extended until 15th December 2023.
Vaccination encouraged before flu season gets into full swing
Public Health experts are urging those eligible to get their flu vaccine before the worst of the winter flu season begins. To maximize their protection against flu, people need to get vaccinated a few weeks before the flu season starts – usually it begins around early December. Vaccination will help to protect them from getting seriously ill before Christmas and the New Year when flu cases are expected to peak.
Public Health Wales joins a new behavioural research hub
Public Health Wales is pleased to announce its role in the establishment of Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK), a transformative initiative which will help tackle societal and economic challenges in the UK.
Strategies to prevent Adverse Childhood Experiences are vital, says new handbook for professionals.
A team of researchers from Public Health Wales have developed a handbook to guide professionals and organisations on how to implement work to prevent Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Updated Escalation Status
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is in an improved position thanks to the collaborative efforts of colleagues and partner organisations, and importantly the support of the public. Subsequently the Health Board has de-escalated the status from Business Continuity Incident to Level 4 (extreme pressure) effective today (November 9th 2023). The situation will continue to be routinely assessed, however there is a considerable amount of work still to be done to maintain this stability more longer term.
Business Continuity Incident 7th November 2023
Due to significant and sustained adverse demand on services, particularly within the Emergency Unit, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has declared a Business Continuity Incident.
"Help Us Help You get treatment as fast as possible this winter” – Head of NHS Wales
As winter approaches and demand on GPs and emergency care services rises, NHS Wales’ Chief Executive Judith Paget is reminding everyone of the different services available across Wales for quick and quality treatment.
Alison Owens supports GVS’ Community buildings in Llantwit Major and Penarth
Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) recently appointed a new and already valued member of its team to support its community work in Llantwit Major (CF61) and Penarth (St Pauls).
Catering and Hospitality Skills Academy - Barry
For all candidates wishing to enrol, we will be holding an informal interview day at One Canal Parade, Cardiff, CF10 5BF on Monday 11th December.
Welcome to South Wales Listens
South Wales Listens gives you the opportunity to tell your local neighbourhood police team about the issues that matter most to you, as well as taking part in surveys that will enable us to better understand concerns in your community. We'd really like to hear from you so why not ask your family, friends, and colleagues to register too? Registration is completely free, quick, and simple.
It’s Trustees Week! 6-10 November 2023
With many organisations experiencing significant operational challenges, it’s so much more important than ever to step back and acknowledge the unseen work of our trustees. Trustees’ Week is a chance to thank them for their commitment to the Sector.
Capability Development Training for community-led organisations
Dunhill Medical Trust is partnering with the team at Moore Kingston Smith Non-Profit Advisory and the University of Birmingham’s School of Social Policy to deliver high quality training as part of a Capability Development Scheme.
Free Safeguarding Webinar for Trustees in Wales
A Safeguarding Week webinar for trustees in Wales. Tuesday 14 November 2023 - 2pm - 3pm (Online).
Welsh Charities Week – let’s celebrate our Sector!
Welsh Charities Week is back from 13 – 17 November 2023, recognising the good work of charities, social enterprises, voluntary organisations and community and volunteer groups in Wales.
Volunteer Drivers – (using organisation vehicle)
Transporting patients, staff and visitors