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BITC and Simplyhealth partner to support carers with their wellbeing
Business in the Community (BITC), The Prince’s Responsible Business Network, has today announced its partnership with Simplyhealth, a leading healthcare company committed to improving affordable access across the UK.
First electronic prescription service launches in Wales
Patients in Rhyl are the first in Wales to benefit from a new electronic prescription service, which allows GPs to send prescriptions securely online to the patient’s choice of community pharmacy, without the need for a paper form.
GVS’ CF61 Gardening Project benefits from superb Atlantic College volunteers
Students from Atlantic College recently volunteered some time with GVS CF61 Gardening Project in Llantwit Major.
Free event at CF61, Llantwit Major on Wednesday 6th December 2023
Join us for a free event to celebrate the Vale of Glamorgan joining the World Health Organisation’s Global Network for Age Friendly cities and communities. All welcome!
Study Reveals the Impact of Parental Technoference on Adolescents' Mental Health and Behaviour
A new review published by Public Health Wales and Bangor University in the journal BMC Public Health has shown how parental ‘technoference’ can influence adolescents’ mental health and behavioural outcomes.
Would you like to volunteer to make a difference in your community?
You may well have thought about volunteering, but are not sure how to go about it. Perhaps you really don’t know what activities are out there to get involved in. There are hundreds of volunteering opportunities available across the Vale of Glamorgan.
Public Health Wales team awarded funding to improve communicable disease surveillance in care homes
The data science team at Public Health Wales’ Communicable Disease Surveillance Centre has been jointly awarded funding to develop new tools that will help protect care home residents from infectious diseases.
48,000 additional people with diabetes in Wales by 2035 – new analysis
Around one in 11 adults in Wales could be living with diabetes by 2035 if current trends continue, according to a new analysis by Public Health Wales on World Diabetes Day. This would be an additional 48,000 people with the disease, and a 22 per cent increase compared with 2021/22.
Internationally-renowned Welsh childhood anomaly register celebrates 25 years of helping to improve services
A clinician who works with babies and children with severe hip dysplasia has praised Public Health Wales’ CARIS project, which collects data on congenital anomalies in Wales and is celebrating 25 years of operation.
Vaughan Gething, Minister for Economy, visits Cardiff and Vale's Shaping Change Innovation Team
Last week, Shaping Change’s Innovation Team at Cardiff and Vale UHB and Cardiff and Vale Regional Innovation Coordination Hub (RIC Hub) presented to Vaughan Gething, Welsh Government Minister for Economy at a regional innovation event at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.
Mouth Cancer: The key signs, symptoms and causes
More than 300 people in Wales are diagnosed with mouth cancer each year, and unfortunately most are found to have the disease at a later stage when it’s harder to treat.
Vaccination encouraged before worst of flu season begins
Public health experts are urging those eligible to get their flu vaccine before the worst of the winter flu season begins.
Clinically vulnerable encouraged to get their winter vaccines
The Chief Medical Officer for Wales has called on people with clinical vulnerabilities to come forward for their winter vaccinations to protect themselves and the health service.
Don’t think 'what if I’m wrong?', think 'what if I’m right?'
The Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan, has urged people to speak up if they are concerned about child abuse, as a new national campaign launches at the start of National Safeguarding Week.
Festive Farm Fun Day 2023
Amelia Trust Farm, CF62 3AS Multiple dates and times. Join us for a day filled with festive cheer, and help us raise money for our small charity.
National Churches Trust – Cherish Cymru Grants
Cherish Cymru Grants – churches & chapels. Next deadline: 11 December (Midnight). Other rounds will follow. Grant Size: £500 to £10,000
Introduction to Being Trauma Informed Training – a free two day programme
Location: Cottrell Park Golf Resort, St Nicholas Saint Nicholas CF5 6SJ Book your FREE place through Eventbrite
Rookwood Sound takes flight
On Saturday 21st of October, Rookwood Sound Radio based at Llandough Hospital launched their service via DAB +.
Invitation to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2024
Thousands of organisers took part in HMD last year by organising events, putting up displays and running activities. We would be honoured if your organisation would join us in marking HMD 2024.
Book your free tour – GVS’ impressive St Pauls offers unique office space
The office space at St Paul’s Community Centre, Arcot Street, Penarth is available for £350.00 per calendar month with utilities and Wi-Fi included in the price.