{"id":127394,"date":"2025-10-08T09:22:56","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T09:22:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vale50plus.org\/clone\/?p=127393"},"modified":"2026-02-23T20:29:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T20:29:50","slug":"gvs-health-social-care-wellbeing-bulletin-03-10-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vale50plus.org\/clone\/gvs-health-social-care-wellbeing-bulletin-03-10-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"GVS Health Social Care & Wellbeing bulletin 03.10.2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

GVS News<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Save the Date: A Special Celebration at GVS\u2019 AGM<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

We’d love for you to join us for this year’s GVS Annual General Meeting \u2013 it’s going to be extra special! \u00a0The AGM is on Friday 7th November 2025, from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon at CF61 Centre, Station Road, Llantwit Major CF61 1ST.\u00a0Read More<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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We need you! Nomination to GVS Board of Trustees<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

If you are a member of GVS your organisation is entitled to nominate a candidate for election to our Board of Trustees.\u00a0 As stated in our governing document, at least two-thirds of the Board members are to be nominated by the GVS membership. The remainder will be recruited via open competition. \u00a0Read More<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Your feedback matters to us!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Have you received a good (or bad) service from Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) over the last year?\u00a0Read More<\/a><\/p>\n

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GVS Big Volunteering Fayre 28th January 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

We are hosting the Big Volunteering Fayre at the Memo Arts Centre, Barry on 28th January 2026.\u00a0<\/strong>This is a great opportunity for you to promote your opportunities and recruit volunteers to support your organisation.\u00a0Read More<\/a><\/p>\n

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GVS Launches New Training Programme for Local Third Sector and Partner Organisations<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

GVS is delighted to announce a new series of training courses designed to empower local third sector and partner organisations. Our programme offers practical skills to help you boost efficiency, enhance impact, and ensure best practices.\u00a0<\/strong>Read More<\/a><\/p>\n

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Vale Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Network<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The Vale Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Network aims to bring together Third Sector organisations (local, regional and national) operating in the Vale of Glamorgan who have an interest in health and social care. The Network\u2019s membership is also open to statutory partners.\u00a0Read More<\/a><\/p>\n

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CSING Network<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The Carers\u2019 Support & Information Network Group (CSING) is a multi-agency group which used to meet to share information and highlight issues about health and social care services for carers. The network focuses on Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan. GVS wishes to revitalise and renew this network.\u00a0Read More<\/a><\/p>\n

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Voluntary Sector news<\/strong><\/p>\n

Invitation to Vale 50+ Strategy Forum\u2019s AGM<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

We would like to invite you to the Vale 50+ Strategy Forum\u2019s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday 16th<\/sup>\u00a0October 2025 11:00am \u2013 1:00pm in the Dunraven Room of the Civic Offices, Holton Road, Barry, CF63 4RU.\u00a0Read More<\/a><\/p>\n

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Cardiff & Vale University Health Board news<\/strong><\/p>\n

Vale Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Network<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Vale Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Network aims to bring together Third Sector organisations (local, regional and national) operating in the Vale of Glamorgan who have an interest in health and social care. The Network\u2019s membership is also open to statutory partners.\u00a0Read More<\/a><\/p>\n

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Kirsty Williams CBE joins Cardiff and Vale University Health Board as new Chair<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Kirsty Williams CBE joins Cardiff and Vale University Health Board as new Chair.Kirsty Williams CBE has taken up her role as Chair of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board today, following her appointment by the Health Secretary in July.\u00a0Read More<\/a><\/p>\n

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Cardiff Cancer Research Partnership (CCRP) launches in Cardiff<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

On Wednesday 17 September, a celebration and launch event took place at Cardiff University’s Hadyn Ellis Building to launch a new partnership between Cardiff University, Velindre University NHS Trust, and Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.\u00a0Read More<\/a><\/p>\n

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Welcome to the 2025 Project SEARCH student intake<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The health board has recently welcomed a new intake of students through the Project SEARCH supported internship programme.\u00a0Read More<\/a><\/p>\n

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Health & Wellbeing news<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tackling Fuel Poverty in Wales Together<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Warm Wales is Wales\u2019 oldest CIC working to tackle fuel poverty by offering free advice and support to ensure people across Wales and South-West England have warm and safe homes.\u00a0Read More<\/a><\/p>\n

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Information Session:\u00a0 Living with Fibromyalgia<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Looking at Management strategies for fibromyalgia including physical activity, medication, and psychological therapies.Tuesday \u2013 7th<\/sup>\u00a0October 2025<\/p>\n

Online via Teams 11.00 \u2013 12.00 noon\u00a0Read More<\/a><\/p>\n

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Free MS awareness training sessions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

MS-UK are delighted to offer free MS awareness training sessions for professionals and volunteers.<\/p>\n

Join us Wednesday 15 October at 10.00am<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Read More<\/a><\/p>\n

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MeTime online sessions for carers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Carers Wales \u2018MeTime\u2019 online sessions are designed to inform you of your rights and to support your wellbeing.<\/p>\n

Sessions vary from practical advice on carers’ rights and caring to a set of holistic wellbeing sessions that range from confidence-building to creative opportunities like crafting.\u00a0\u00a0Read More<\/a><\/p>\n

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Welsh Government news<\/strong><\/p>\n

More than two-thirds of Welsh pharmacies now provide electronic prescribing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Electronic Prescription Service, which enables prescriptions to be transferred electronically between GPs and pharmacies, is now available in 7 out of 10 of pharmacies\u00a0Read More<\/a><\/p>\n

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Parents in Wales to receive improved neonatal care support<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Families with premature and sick babies in Wales will receive better support through a new programme to improve neonatal care standards across the country\u00a0Read More<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u00a31.1 million to champion Age-Friendly Wales on International Day of Older People<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Welsh Government has announced \u00a31.1 million to support Age Friendly Officers across Wales.\u00a0Read More<\/a><\/p>\n

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99% of pharmacies now able to treat UTIs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The overwhelming majority of pharmacies across Wales will be providing free treatment for a common infection without an appointment or prescription.\u00a0Read More<\/a><\/p>\n

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New contract will improve access to NHS dentistry<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

A new dental contract for Wales will improve access to NHS dentistry for everyone as health needs and prevention are put at the heart of the new system.\u00a0Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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