The Llantwit Major FoodShare Pantry, run by Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) in partnership with Vale of Glamorgan Council and Public Health Wales, has supported more members of our community than ever before this winter.

Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of its recent Big Volunteering Fayre. Held at the Memo Arts Centre in Barry, the event saw a fantastic turnout of eager individuals seeking to discover the rewarding world of volunteering.

Latest figures from Public Health Wales show that cocaine was involved in 65 deaths in 2023, accounting for a quarter of all drug misuse fatalities and ranking as the third most common substance, following opioids and benzodiazepines.

Dad-of-two Nabil Hassoun was a prolific smoker for more than four decades. 

Five innovative projects across Wales and Northern Ireland have been awarded a share of £1 million to develop technology to reduce waiting times and improve outcomes for cancer patients.

This is a key post within Glamorgan Voluntary Services providing a comprehensive information and advice service to the Third Sector. Closing Date for Applications:  12 noon 30/01/2025

If you're looking to make a positive impact, the Big Volunteering Fayre on Wednesday 29 January 2025, from 10am to 2pm, at Memo Arts Centre in Barry is the perfect opportunity.

Public Health Wales and dental health experts have welcomed findings from the NHS Wales Dental Epidemiological Programme, which show a significant reduction in tooth decay rates among 12-year-olds in Wales.

Glamorgan Quilters, a local patchwork and quilting group, is hosting a Doughty’s Roadshow.

We will be consulting on these proposals for the next four weeks and would like to hear your thoughts if you could please spare ten minutes to read our proposals and complete our that can also be found on Participate Vale.  

Hubs and libraries across Cardiff are extending their health and wellbeing offer with the launch of a new blood pressure monitor scheme.

Professor Isabel Oliver has been appointed as the new Chief Medical Officer for Wales.

We are looking for a volunteer Secretary to be a key part of the Trustee Board and Volunteers at Rhoose Community Library and Activity Centre. 

Public Health Wales and dental health experts have welcomed findings from the NHS Wales Dental Epidemiological Programme, which show a significant reduction in tooth decay rates among 12-year-olds in Wales.

Colleagues from across the Children and Women’s Clinical Board have been recognised for their exceptional dedication, hard work and passion for supporting patients and their families at the annual Staff Recognition Awards. 

A new team of Hospital Companions trained by Marie Curie and Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, are offering support to patients nearing the end of their life.

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Jeremy Miles, responds to the latest NHS Wales performance data.

The public are encouraged to visit local pharmacies for free advice and treatment, with more than 400,000 people using the common ailments service in the past year.

Tuesday 11th February 2025 via Teams 11.00am – 12.00pm

GVS will be facilitating half day Introduction to Safeguarding both online and in-person sessions at the end of March 2025. The cost will be only £5.00 per person, subsidised by GVS.