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Cardiff City fans get vaccinated against harmful viruses at Derby game
Cardiff City fans were vaccinated against potentially harmful viruses at a recent home match against Derby County.
Meet February 2025's Health Hero
Janie Darks, a Learning Disability Continuing Care Nurse Assessor, has been crowned February’s Health Hero for her passion and commitment to delivering outstanding and empathetic care to children and young people.
New approach supporting families in Wales and Northern Ireland
We are piloting a new approach to help reduce the number of children entering care.
£13.7 million to transform services and cut ADHD and autism waiting times
A further £13.7 million will be invested to improve neurodivergence services and reduce waiting times for autism and ADHD assessments across Wales.
50-day winter challenge shows encouraging signs
The 50-day winter challenge to help more people return home from hospital is showing promising results, Health Secretary Jeremy Miles has said.
Job Vacancy for a Venue Administrator
The Venue Administrator role is a key part of the MAC team. Closing Date: Tues 11 Feb 2025.
Pobl’s New Beginnings Event
Friday 7th February 2025, 1pm - 3pm
Pioner Hall, 2 Beryl Road, Barry, CF62 8DN
Marketing Engagement Co-ordinator – closing date 11 February 2025
The Memo Arts Centre in Barry is seeking a creative and adaptable marketing individual with experience of working to deliver advertising, social media and content creation to become our Marketing Engagement Co-ordinator.
We’re at Ogmore Village Hall
Find out about Volunteering, what you can do and how to get involved
Do you run community activities related to food, nutrition, food growing, fitness, or sport?
OB3 Research, on behalf of Cardiff and Vale Public Health, Vale of Glamorgan Council, and Food Vale, is gathering insights from local groups like yours.
The Big Play Survey 2025 | Arolwg Chwarae Mawr 2025
The Vale Play Team want to hear from children and young people that live in the Vale of Glamorgan about whether they have the time and space they need for playing.
FoodShare Pantry supports record numbers
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.
GVS Big Volunteering Fayre a Resounding Success!
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.
1 in 4 drug-related deaths involve cocaine
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.
"I quit smoking after 40 years – and within weeks I saw my health improve"
Dad-of-two Nabil Hassoun was a prolific smoker for more than four decades.
Wales and Northern Ireland work together on groundbreaking cancer innovation projects
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.
Work with us - GVS is looking for a new Development Officer
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
Your Chance to Make a Difference: Visit the Biggest Volunteering Fayre in the Vale
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.
Findings from the NHS Wales Dental Epidemiological Programme
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 to host Doughty’s Roadshow in March
Glamorgan Quilters, a local patchwork and quilting group, is hosting a Doughty’s Roadshow.