Long waits for treatments in Wales have fallen by two-thirds in the last 4 months.

📅 Date: Tuesday 10th June 🕒 Time: 11am – 12:30pm 📍 Location: Online via MS Teams

I would like to take the opportunity to share some information about our local business called 'The Gallery'.  We are a local not for profit organisation which supports families and young people in the Barry area. 

Join the incredible volunteers at Autism Spectrum Connections Cymru with our first Big Lunch, taking place at 21 High Street on 6 June! It will kick off at 2pm.

Mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi lansio ymgynghoriad ar ei Chynllun Drafft Hawliau Pobl Anabl, sy'n nodi uchelgais gadarnhaol ar gyfer hyrwyddo hawliau a chyfleoedd pob person anabl ledled Cymru dros y degawd nesaf.

The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on its Draft Disabled People’s Rights plan, setting out a positive ambition for advancing the rights and opportunities of all disabled people across Wales over the next decade. The consultation is open until 7 August 2025.

A robust Academic Public Health Research (APHR) environment in Wales is crucial for addressing population health challenges, advancing innovation, and supporting economic growth.

The most recent annual report of the Public Health Wales Child Measurement Programme shows that the number of children aged 4-5 years who were of a healthy weight is now higher than before the pandemic, with 73.5 per cent of children being in that category. 

Ryan Muir, 40, from Splott, was just a teenager when he tried his very first cigarette.

‘In The Spotlight’ this month is Corey Davies. Corey is a Clinical Scientist within the Lung Function and Sleep Apnoea service. He is shortlisted for the Rising Star Award at the 2025 UK Advancing Healthcare Awards this week. 

A rundown outdoor area at the Llandough Children’s Assessment Centre (LCAC) in Llandough, Penarth underwent a remarkable transformation this week, thanks to a community-driven initiative coordinated by WellChild, the national charity for seriously ill children.  

A new app, Get There Together, has been launched to help individuals living with dementia and their families and carers to bolster confidence, continue to engage with daily routines and access services in their communities.

Bro Radio has unveiled the 33 finalists in this year's Community Awards with Chris Davies Estate Agents.  Among the finalists is FoodShare Pantry who have been nominated in the category of Best Community Group.

Last chance to apply to these funds whose deadlines are closing shortly.

Glamorgan Voluntary Services are delighted to announce that applications are now open for 2025/26 Youth Led Volunteering Grant Fund. The Fund is a grant for youth volunteering projects and activities that take place in the Vale of Glamorgan. The Panel will be awarding grants of up to £1,500.

The Fayre will be held at the CF61 Community Centre, Station Road, Llantwit Major CF61 1ST on Friday, June 6th, from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm.

Residents of Cowbridge and surrounding villages are invited to a Mini Volunteering Fayre hosted by Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) during Volunteers' Week 2025 (June 2nd - 8th).  

 A Mini Volunteering Fayre will be held at Barry Library, King Square, Barry CF63 4RW on Wednesday, June 4th, from 10 am to 1 pm.   

As part of Volunteers' Week 2025 (June 2nd - 8th), GVS will be at Penarth Library, 9-10 Stanwell Rd, Penarth CF64 2AD on Tuesday, June 3rd, from 10 am to 12 pm.   

Every year, the UK comes together during Volunteers' Week, running from the first Monday in June, to celebrate and thank the incredible contributions of volunteers.