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.

Cardiologists at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (UHB) have fitted a leadless pacemaker for the first time in Wales. The groundbreaking procedure, performed on a 63-year-old patient, took just 50 minutes and was carried out under local anaesthetic by a single operator.

As a member of GVS we would greatly appreciate your honest opinions on our services.  This information is vital to assist us with our planning process and will help to ensure we meet our members' needs.

Citizens Advice Cardiff & Vale (CACV) is offering weekly training sessions throughout 2025, covering various relevant topics, from Dealing with Eviction, to UC: Managed Migration.  

For the sessions available in January 2025 please click here.

Carers Wales are offering free online art workshops for unpaid carers, with the first workshop being on the 19th February

A unique shift is happening in our digital world, and Neighbourhood Watch is excited to help our community understanding the “Digital Switch-Over.”

Hours 2 – 3 days per week – Monday – Friday 9-4 (can discuss at interview) Hourly Rate £11.44

Date: Monday 27th January 2025

Time: 14:00pm - 15:30pm

Location: Wellbeing and Support Hub, Marie Curie,

Dr Susan Allen and Dr Biju Mohamed hosted an afternoon tea 'meet and greet' on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board to recognise both previously and recently recruited overseas doctors.

Carers Wales have a calendar of free online training and well-being/information sessions coming up for carers in January and February 2025. They are all free online sessions.

Evidence from countries including Mexico and Hungary, have shown that when governments have taken action to introduce taxes on unhealthy foods and sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs), it does result in a reduction in their purchase and consumption. 

Putting in place effective programmes to prevent poor health offers great value for money. Prevention initiatives such as early years education, vaccination programmes, smoking cessation and support for carers can deliver excellent value for money - with an average return of £14 for every £1 invested in them.

In 2020, David White suffered a serious brain injury after a nasty fall but after years of recovery and rehabilitation, David now dedicates his spare time volunteering at University Hospital Llandough, supporting many patients who have been through similar experiences.

Wales is the first in the UK to have set up a group bringing government, employers and trade unions together to improve ways of working for staff in the social care sector.

They would l be grateful if you could provide feedback on the Draft Strategic Equality Plan. It is important that they get the views and input of people and groups across the Vale of Glamorgan.

Suzanne Rankin, Chief Executive Officer of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has been appointed as Wales’ first CEO Research Champion, aiming to facilitate and enable clinical research activities across NHS Wales.

Wales’ leading doctor Sir Dr Frank Atherton has announced he will stand down after 8 and half years as the Welsh Government’s Chief Medical Officer.

Funding for community organisations to provide opportunities for unpaid carers to take short breaks from their caring responsibilities.