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FREE INFORMATION SESSION: Arthritis & the menopause

Thursday 23rd May

Online via Teams 12pm – 1pm.

The free session will be delivered by Rhiannon Griffiths, Clinical Lead Physiotherapist for Pelvic Health at Aneurin Bevan Health Board

Next week, the Forum’s will host a pop up event at Beach Hut number 6, Barry Island Promenade, Paget Road, Barry, CF62 5TQ on Thursday 9th May from 10-12pm. The aim of the event is to raise the profile of the Forum and sign up new members. Existing members, family and friends are welcome to join us for a free hot drink and a chat by the seaside.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board are delighted to announce that colleagues have received two awards at the UK’s Advancing Healthcare Awards 2024

Join us to find out more about the rewarding and varied opportunities available within our neurological directorate: Saturday 18th May 2024, Outpatients Department University Hospital of Llandough, Penlan Road, CF64 2XX,10.00am - 2.30pm.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is holding a recruitment event on 16 May, showcasing the vast variety of roles across the Health Board. The event will be held at the Hilton Hotel in Cardiff and will be open to anyone with an interest in a starting a career with the Health Board.

The Vale 50+ Forum are hosting their second ‘Have Your Say’ social event of the year on Thursday 16th May from 2-4pm at Llantwit Major RFC Clubhouse.

The All Wales Black Asian Minority Ethnic Engagement Team are reaching out to you as part of a joint effort between EYST Wales and Vale of Glamorgan Youth Service. Our aim is to gain insight into the experiences, challenges, and barriers encountered by young people and families from Minority Ethnic communities residing or working in the Vale of Glamorgan.

The Vale 50+ Forum are hosting their second ‘Have Your Say’ social event of the year on Thursday 16th May from 2-4pm at Llantwit Major RFC Clubhouse.

We fund two types of projects – those seeking to grow or develop existing household collection services for small household electricals, and those seeking to innovate new collection methods.

The Screwfix Foundation currently offers local registered charities and not for profit organisations funding of up to £5,000.

The Morrisons Foundation awards grant funding for charity projects which make a positive difference in local communities. In the main grants are available to fully fund projects up to £25,000.

New research by Bangor University and Public Health Wales has found that adults who suffered childhood adversities such as child maltreatment or living in a home with domestic violence, report lower engagement with healthcare services.

Public health officials believe measles is spreading in the community in Gwent, with nine cases of measles now confirmed. Parents and carers are now being urged to ensure that their children are fully vaccinated with two doses of the MMR vaccine to avoid catching measles.

Healthcare professionals from across NHS Wales were awarded for their innovative work, collaboration, and leadership to improve healthcare in Wales and beyond, at the UK’s Advancing Healthcare Awards 2024.

Full Time, 6 Month Temp with potential to go Permanent Tongwynlais, Cardiff with fully flexible agile working options £23,879 to £25,134. Closing Date: midnight Sunday 12 May 2024* Interview Date: Tuesday 21 May 2024 

There will be a Dementia Friendly Vale Festival on 15th May in Barry Library and Dementia Friendly Cardiff Festival at Llanover Hall on 17th May and as part of Dementia Action Week. The events will be an opportunity for people with dementia and their carers to find out more about services available to them, as well as a chance to take part in some fun activities.

For Volunteers’ Week (3rd – 9th June 2024) GVS is producing a social media slideshow video to celebrate local Volunteers. Would your organisation like to celebrate its volunteers by sending GVS a photograph image of their volunteering in action for use within the slideshow video?

In a bid to enhance the health and well-being of children and young people across Wales, Public Health Wales has published a new report detailing how we can optimise the role of school food in promoting nutrition and reducing health inequalities.

Update regarding the decision of the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (JCC) in relation to the recommendations of the Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service (EMRTS) Service Review.