GVS News
GVS launches the Third Sector Small Grants Scheme – Community Action
This scheme (revenue and capital) aims to support community action and volunteering which aims to improve the local community, local environment and the health and wellbeing of people in the Vale of Glamorgan. Read More
CF61 Gardening Project win Wales in Bloom award
GVS is thrilled to announce that our CF61 Gardening Project has received a Level 5 – Outstanding award from Wales in Bloom. Read More
Attend GVS’ 2024 AGM – Meet with us, hear our news and support GVS
GVS’ Annual General Meeting will be held “in person” at our CF61 Community resource on Friday, 25th October at 10.00am. If you would like to attend and support GVS, please reserve your place as soon as possible by completing our short Eventbrite registration form. Read More
GVS’s FoodShare Pantry hosts a Food Festival!
At the end of August, GVS hosted a special food knowledge and kitchen skills event for their regular FoodShare Pantry customers. Read More
Voluntary Sector news
World Arthritis Day – Building Light Up
If your organisation has the facilities and is able to light up a building in blue on 12 October, Cymru Versus Arthritis would be very grateful if the organisation could share a picture of the building lit up in blue from its social media account on the day with the suggested wording below. Read More
Versus Arthritis Online Info session- Hand Therapy
FREE Information Session: Hand Therapy on Wednesday 9th October 2024 Online via Teams 11.30am – 12.30pm Read More
Carers Wales will be hosting a Workplace Champion Recruitment session
Carers Wales will be hosting a Workplace Champion Recruitment session on Thursday 7th November 2024 at 12pm. Read More
Wednesday 9th October 2024
Online via Teams 11.30am – 12.30pm Read More
Me Time – Online Support Sessions for Carers
For the sessions available in October 2024 & November 2024 please click here.Read More
Active Adults Survey Regarding Physical Activity Levels and Barriers
The Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Healthy Living Team are gathering information regarding residents’ physical activity levels. Read More
Vale Baby Basics providing priceless support in the Vale of Glamorgan
We are a volunteer led project and we work very closely with Health Visitors, Midwives and other Professional to provide a safe place for a new baby to sleep in by giving a new Mum who would otherwise struggle with the cost a Moses Basket. Read More
Free flexible online training for Community organisations
We are delighted to announce that the Capability Development Programme for community led organisations working with older people has reopened. Read More
Our café welcomes people living with dementia and their carers. It is a safe and supported place to make new friends, get additional information and shared experience. Read More
Invitation to Vale 50+ Strategy Forum’s Annual General Meeting
You are invited to the Vale 50+ Strategy Forum’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday 17th October 2024 11:00am – 1:00pm in the Dunraven Room of the Civic Offices, Holton Road, Barry, CF63 4RU. Read More
Cardiff & Vale University Health Board news
Throughout the month of September colleagues from across Cardiff and Vale University Health have been coordinating various events and forums to actively promote how advanced technology and assisted learning is supporting clinicians in making swift, accurate and safe diagnosis within clinical practice across all levels of healthcare. Read More
“I was hospitalised with flu last winter – this is why all eligible groups need to get vaccinated”
A young man who was admitted to hospital with severe flu symptoms last Christmas has urged all eligible people to get vaccinated against it. Read More
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board research shortlisted for Nursing Times Award 2024
Today (20th September 2024) is Red4Research Day 2024, a day dedicated to everyone partaking, undertaking and supporting research. Research is pivotal to help us learn more about health and wellbeing and provide new treatments, vaccines, diagnosis and care to improve quality of life at present and for generations to come. Read More
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and Velindre University NHS Trust are proud sponsor a new clinical trial and be one of 40 sites across the UK investigating the efficacy of Pressurised IntraPeritoneal Aerosolised Chemotherapy (PIPAC) in the management of cancers of the colon, ovary and stomach. Read More
5 reasons why you should take part in research
The 20th Septembers marked #Red4Research – a day dedicated to uniting all those who participate, support and undertake research. When someone is diagnosed with a disease or health condition, their treatment care and support will be shaped by research. By taking part in research, you can contribute to life changing support for those in need. Read More
“We saved Steven’s life not once but twice by donating our kidneys”
There can be no greater gift than the gift of life through organ donation and when a loved one is unwell, you can feel helpless. Over a period of 30 years, both Mary and Oliver Hando had the opportunity to donate one of their kidneys and save their son and father’s life twice. Read More
Did you know, approximately 55% of patients with cancer do not present with a ‘red flag’ however often experience vague symptoms such as unintentional weight loss, loss of appetite, fatigue, unexplained abdomen or back pain, nausea, shortness of breath and/or unexpected abnormal blood test results. Read More
World Pharmacist Day – Meet some of our pharmacist colleagues
World Pharmacist Day is celebrated every year on 25 September and this year’s theme is ‘meeting global healthcare needs’. There are many pharmacist roles across the Health Board and their expertise helps optimise medication use, prevent harmful drug interactions and improve patient outcomes — supporting the health and wellbeing of our communities. Read More
Cardiff and Vale UHB nurse wins prestigious national Bowel Cancer award
Colorectal Clinical Nurse Specialist Caroline Trezise has won a national award for her ‘outstanding’ work with bowel cancer patients. Read More
In The Spotlight – Dr Jomol Joseph
In the Spotlight this month is Dr Jomol Joseph. Jomol is a Clinical Fellow in Medicine at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. Read More
International Day of Older People
On Tuesday 1st October we celebrated ‘International Day of Older People’; a global campaign endorsed by the United Nations to raise awareness of the valuable societal contribution older people make. Read More
Health & Wellbeing news
Over 10 percent of deaths in Wales due to smoking
New analysis from Public Health Wales shows that were an average of 3,845 deaths in Wales in 2022 were due to smoking in Wales every year between 2020 and 2022: more than one in ten of all deaths amongst those over 35. Read More
Vaccinations: A must-have on every student’s to-do list
As the start of the new academic year rapidly approaches, Public Health Wales strongly encourages both new and returning university students to ensure they are up to date with all their childhood vaccinations. Read More
Public Health Outcomes Framework reporting tool updated with latest data
First published in March 2016, the purpose of the Public Health Outcomes Framework is to help understand the impact which individual behaviours, public services, programmes and policies are having on health and wellbeing in Wales. Read More
Flu can be life threatening for people with certain health conditions. That’s why Public health experts in Wales are encouraging those who are clinically at risk to ensure they get vaccinated against the flu as well as COVID-19 this autumn. It will help protect them from getting secondary infections. Read More
Cancer incidence recovering toward pre-pandemic levels
Cancer incidence in Wales is showing signs of recovery to pre-pandemic levels of detection, with notable improvements in the detection rates for bowel and female breast cancers between 2020 and 2021. Read More
New Primary Care Clusters Dashboard provides rich data for users
Launching today (25th September 2024), Public Health Wales has published a new Primary Care Clusters Dashboard, which includes a range of indicators about the 64 primary care clusters in Wales, to help them to plan and inform their priorities and address any inequalities within their clusters. Read More
Welsh Government news
Mental Health and Wellbeing Minister Sarah Murphy has stressed the importance of access to mental health support to help care experienced young people “succeed in life”. Read More
Prepare for winter: vaccinations and self-care to stay well
As we head into autumn and winter, the Welsh Government is reminding everyone a few simple actions can help protect you and your family from common winter illnesses and support the NHS to focus on people who need the most care. Read More
ATRS is a standardised way of recording and sharing information about how the public sector uses algorithmic tools. Read More
More than a quarter of a billion pounds of Welsh Government investment has helped older people be cared for in their own homes and avoided thousands of unnecessary hospital stays. Read More
Tai Chi and togetherness: older people helping each other
To mark International Day of Older People, the Welsh Government is celebrating the vital role older volunteers play in building stronger, more connected communities, and helping other older people. Read More
Fracture Liaison Services rolled out across Wales
A new way of treating people with broken bones has now been rolled out in health boards across Wales, Health and Social Care Cabinet Secretary Jeremy Miles has announced. Read More