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Deputy Minister committed to ensuring unpaid carers get support and recognition they deserve
The Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan, has marked Carers Rights Day today (November 23rd) by praising the important role of unpaid carers in communities across Wales and highlighting the support available to them.
Charter to develop healthcare innovation in Wales
AstraZeneca, the UK’s leading life science company, are the latest organisation to sign up to a charter to promote health care innovation in Wales.
Vacancy at Grow Cardiff
Grow Cardiff are recruiting for a part-time Schools Engagement Officer to join our team.
Wellbeing Hub for Eastern Vale
Cardiff & Vale University Health Board are holding a drop-in session on the development of the Wellbeing Hub for Eastern Vale.
Monday 11th December 2023, 3pm - 7pm
Murchfield Community Centre, Sunnycroft Lane, Dinas Powys, CF64 4QQ
Age Friendly Vale Special Free Event
Celebrate the Vale of Glamorgan Joining the World Health Organization’s Global Network for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities.
Wednesday 6th December 2023, 2pm - 4pm
CF61 Community Centre, Station Road, Llantwit Major, CF61 1TG
The full list of dates secondary school children will receive their nasal spray flu vaccine
Thousands of secondary school children across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan are set to receive their nasal spray flu vaccination before they break up for the Christmas holidays.
World Children's Day 2023
Today is World Children’s Day 2023 — UNICEF’s annual day of action for children, by children. The theme for World Children's Day this year is "Every Child, Every Right".
World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW)
Cardiff and Vale UHB will once again be supporting World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW) which will take place between 18th and 24th November 2022. WAAW will run alongside other campaigns such as European Antibiotic Awareness Day (18th November) and Antibiotic Guardian which all aim to increase awareness of antibiotic resistance and to encourage best practice among the general public and health workers.
Wales HIV Testing Week: Early testing key to living healthy lives
To mark Wales HIV Testing Week, community groups and healthcare professionals are reminding sexually-active people that anyone can get HIV, and that regular testing is vital to protect yourself and others.
The Phoenix Way: Children and Youth Round
Transforming Grant Funding for Black and Racially Minoritised Organisations.
Benefact Trust - Community Impact Grants
Benefact Trust’s Community Impact Grants Programme supports projects that will make a positive and transformative impact on lives and communities.
Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Capital Grant
Grant supporting capital projects relating to violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence (VAWDASV).
Free Six week courses (Seated Tai Chi / Health Improvement / Therapeutic Music & Song Writing)
These courses are specifically for people with Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. There are limited places and people should only book if attendees know they can attend all 6 sessions, but they can book more than one course if wanted.
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!