The Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC) are working across Wales in partnership with the Council for Wales of Voluntary Youth Services (CWVYS), The Welsh Council of the Blind, North Wales Society for the Blind, Vision Support and Boys and Girls Clubs of Wales. Register to undertake this free online training offer to support young people who are vision impaired to be able to access services, educate others and improve inclusive practices.

National Walking Month is back this May. Taking a short walk regularly can reduce the risk of preventable conditions, including certain cancers, depression, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

5th May 2024 marks International Day of the Midwife and this year, we shine a light on our incredible Elan Midwifery Team which supports vulnerable women and families. 

New research from Public Health Wales and Bangor University, published today in BMJ Open, shows that Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can affect people’s perceptions of their ability to cope during the cost of living crisis.

When Rachel Flynn gave birth to her healthy baby son Finley on a midwifery-led unit in March 2017, she was elated at becoming a mum for the first time. But just 10 days later she found herself back in the same hospital needing acute psychiatric support after her mental health took a significant - and completely unexpected - turn for the worse.

HEIW Mental Health Lived Experience events taking place across Wales for people with lived experience of mental health challenges and/or who work in mental health services, unpaid carers and third sector organisations.

Helping to raise funds in different ways

Helping vulnerable women

GVS launches its new training programme for the Third Sector and partner organisations, with prices starting from only £10.00 per person. Training includes: Recruiting, Selecting and Managing Volunteers; Being a Trustee - The Essentials; Social media for the Third Sector; An Introduction to Creating designs using Canva; Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) three-year certificate; Getting started with TikTok and Writing for your website

Mentoring Young Girls

Enabling social interaction

Helping the girls build their confidence

Providing guidance for the Children’s Centre

Supporting domestic abuse, caring for cats

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.