The NHS will benefit from £10 million in additional capital funding to upgrade scanning equipment and digital infrastructure.

Purpose of the consultation

On 2 February 2024, James Evans MS launched a consultation on his proposal for a Mental Health Standards of Care (Wales) Bill, inviting people to give their views on the policy objectives of the proposed law. The consultation is scheduled to close on 22 March 2024.

VOICES ADFOCAD will work towards the advancement of human rights by raising awareness of the roles and rights of Welsh Unpaid Carers – young and old, from all walks of life, abilities and backgrounds to ensure that the unique voice of the individual is listened to, heard, and actively included in all relevant matters – from grassroots to policy-making levels and back again.

Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing launches the new Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy and the Suicide and Self-harm Strategy for consultation.

In March 2021 the Vale of Glamorgan Council introduced Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) regarding dog fouling and controlled alcohol zones to several public open spaces. The purpose of a PSPO is to restrict persistent anti-social behaviour in public spaces.  

Friday – 15th March 2024 Online via Teams 12pm – 1pm

During the 26th February – 3rd March we’ll be shining a light on a health condition that we know doesn't always get the attention it deserves: ARFID.

Vacancy for a Senior Officer. Deadline for applications midnight March 4th

Cardiff Met are currently working with Sport Wales to tackle a lack of participation in sport and physical activity, and to work towards addressing inequalities in participation across Wales. Our shared vision is of a Wales where everyone is active.

Vacancy for a Support Worker at ValePlus

Following the recent warning from health experts that whooping cough is circulating more widely this year, a survey conducted by Public Health Wales revealed the majority of respondents were unaware that pregnant women are eligible to get vaccinated from the disease.

Secondary school pupils aged 12 and 13 are set to receive an important vaccine in the coming weeks to protect them from several types of cancer. The Cardiff and Vale School Nursing Immunisation Team will be offering the HPV vaccination to children in Year 8, along with those in Year 9, 10 and 11 who missed out in Year 8.

Children across Wales with a heart condition called Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) are benefitting from pioneering work by clinicians in the Children’s Heart Unit and Paediatric Consultants in South Wales Paediatric Cardiovascular Network as well as patients and their families. It has led to the University Hospital of Wales being recognised as a Centre of Excellence.

New ways of delivering domiciliary care are being trialled in several local authority areas to provide greater independence and control for people receiving care.

Due to essential building work, CF61 Llantwit Major is currently closed.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience and understanding.

The Centre re-opens on Tuesday 2nd April 2024.

A mum who has benefited from the expansion of the Welsh Government’s Flying Start programme has praised the scheme for the “head start” it has given her youngest child.

Free training in Cardiff on 28th February. Do you want to help end violence against women? Why not attend #AskMe, our free public training?

The Index for children and young people with disabilities, additional needs or emerging needs have published their Winter edition Index Newsletter featuring activities and family support services in the Vale of Glamorgan.

Date: Thursday 21 March

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Online via Zoom

Would you like to speak Welsh at home?

#Clwb Cwtsh is a short, informal, fun-filled 8-week taster programme focussed on speaking Welsh with young children (and is aimed at parents to be, parents/carers, members of the extended family).

Course start dates are February 2024 and May 2024.