Health Secretary Eluned Morgan has today announced the rollout of a new vaccination programme to protect against a common but potentially dangerous respiratory infection.

A new “game-changing” vaccination programme will provide protection against the most common childhood respiratory infection for the first time in Wales and the rest of the UK.

Secondary school children who missed out on receiving a vaccine that offers vital protection against several types of cancer are being invited to community catch-up clinics.

Public Health Wales, alongside a range of partners, has opened a national conversation on mental wellbeing. The new Hapus programme aims to inspire people in Wales to take part in activities that protect and improve mental wellbeing.

International evidence in a new report from Public Health Wales highlights that advertising restrictions, legal age requirements, price increases, and limits on where fast-food outlets can be built can reduce exposure and access to unhealthy products. This can result in improved health outcomes among children and young people.

Swim support for individuals with disabilities

Grants of up to £3,000 to support physical activity projects for people with Parkinson's all over the UK.

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To help celebrate Wales Nature Week and the high brown fritillary butterfly which is now only found in one place in Wales – the Vale of Glamorgan – Butterfly Conservation teamed up with Ewenny Pottery and The Fox, St Brides Major and the 1st community butterfly sculpture competition was born! 

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The Index for children and young people with disabilities, additional needs or emerging needs have published their Summer 2024 Index Newsletter featuring activities and family support services in the Vale of Glamorgan.

The Third Sector Capital Fund is open for applications from Tuesday, 16th July 2024, with a deadline for submission of 12pm on Friday, 16th August 2024. Organisations can apply for up to £12,500.

Public Health Wales is urging parents to ensure that their children complete their full course of MMR vaccines, as it confirms that the measles outbreak in Gwent which was identified in April 2024 has now concluded.

Did you know 9 in 10 people survive bowel cancer if diagnosed at the earliest stage? Cardiff and Vale University Health Board are shining a light on a few members of the remarkable team that care for patients should they receive that life changing news and the signs and symptoms to look out for.

Please click here for the latest Next Steps/Engagement Newsletter that is produced by the Stroke Association in Wales.

Barry Amateur Swimming Club (BASC) hosted, with the support of City of Cardiff Swimming Club, the Cardiff Bay Sprint Meet  on Saturday 6th July 2024.  Two Cups are presented to swimmers (a boy or a girl) who wins the most points over all four individual stroke races.  

Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) has superb office space available in its Llantwit Major base at Illtud House. The office space is 560 sq ft, costing £1,026 per month, £12,320 per annum.

Public Health Wales has refreshed the indicators in the Public Health Outcomes Framework reporting tool.

A Cardiff and Vale UHB physiotherapist says it’s a “dream come true” to be chosen to referee at this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris.

The First Minister has announced the appointment of Rhian Bowen-Davies as the new Older People’s Commissioner for Wales.