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Cervical Cancer Screening FAQs
Cervical cancer screening is one of the best ways to protect yourself from cervical cancer — but 1 in 4 people don’t attend their appointment.
Embedding prevention in primary and community health care can help increase resilience.
Increasing pressures on health systems are driving changes in the design and delivery of primary and community care globally. A review of international evidence and country experiences by Public Health Wales highlights that embedding prevention and public health approaches can support primary and community care.
Eligible people urged to have their vaccination as flu cases rise
People eligible to receive winter respiratory illness vaccines are being urged to come forward after Public Health Wales published data showing recorded flu cases more than doubled in the past three weeks.
Domestic abuse support and more flexible working needed for women during public health emergencies
Employers need to do more to promote flexible working for women, and provide support to mitigate against violence and domestic abuse during emergencies like the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new report.
Over 1.2 million patients helped by British Red Cross in Welsh Emergency Departments since 2018
A British Red Cross service that has been supporting patients and staff at Welsh Emergency Departments celebrates its fifth anniversary.
'Dedicated and passionate' consultant awarded MBE for services to stroke care
A doctor described by his colleagues as passionate, dedicated and a champion for stroke services in Wales has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours List 2024.
An event celebrating good practice in infant feeding calls for a whole system approach in Wales
The Wales National Lead for Breastfeeding brought together key stakeholders, including the Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, to share examples of good practice and promote a whole system approach to infant feeding.
Cardiff and Vale UHB colleagues awarded MBE in New Year's Honours List
Congratulations to Dr Hamsaraj Shetty and Professor Antony Johansen who have been awarded an MBE in the 2024 New Year’s Honours List.
£2.7m to improve emergency departments and minor injury units across Wales
Emergency departments and minor injury units in Wales to get share of £2.7m to enhance environments for better patient and staff experience.
Ambulance service triage team improving experience and reducing pressure on emergency departments
A clinical triage team in the Welsh Ambulance Service Trust has helped safely prevent thousands of ambulance journeys to hospital, Health Minister Eluned Morgan has revealed.
CAVRA supporting Dinas Powys in adverse weather conditions
CAVRA - The Civil Aid Voluntary Rescue Association provided assistance to The Dinas Powys Community Flood Group (DPCFG) on Monday 1st January 2024, following concerns about rapidly rising river levels in the area.
A life-changing event that’s happening in Barry
Over 40 local community organisations and charities will be teaming up with Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) to offer volunteering opportunities on Wednesday 24th January from 10am – 2pm at the Memo Arts Centre in Barry.
Helping People get the Most out of Technology
Support older and/or people with disabilities with technology
With the start of a New Year, why not try something new or different
Have you thought about getting involved in volunteering?
ACT Free Numeracy Courses
You maybe eligible for the fully funded numeracy courses though Multiply, if you are:
19+.
Living in the Vale of Glamorgan.
and do not already have a Maths GCSE at grade C or above in Maths.