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A new campaign aims to shine a light on the impact of incontinence on families and support networks
Bladder & Bowel UK hope to start a conversation so that those affected can find a sense of solidarity, reduce taboos, and share coping strategies.
Take part in MS Awareness Week 2024! (22-28 April)
MS-UK is pleased to announce that is once again taking part in a joint campaign with the MS Society, MS Trust, Shift.MS, MS Together, Overcoming MS and Neuro Therapy Centres for MS Awareness Week (22-28 April).
British Science Week - Dr Caoimhe McKerr's story
In celebration of British Science Week’s #SmashingStereotypes campaign, which profiles the diverse people and careers in science, we’ve spoken to colleagues about the stereotypes about working in science that they’d like to smash. Today, we’re bringing you Caoimhe’s story.
"Shaping Places for Well-being in Wales" Programme Aims to Tackle Health Inequalities
In a concerted effort to address health inequalities and enhance well-being across Wales, the "Shaping Places for Well-being in Wales" programme has been announced.
Vale of Glamorgan Council and Cwmpas - Social Care Commissioners and Procurers in-person engagement workshop
The Vale of Glamorgan Council would like to invite you to attend their Social Care Commissioners and Procurers in-person engagement workshop on the 9th April 2024, 9:30am-12:30pm. The workshop will be facilitated by Cwmpas and will provide an opportunity to explore how we can work together to transform the way services are commissioned and delivered. It will also be an opportunity to consider how we can better support the well-being of citizens and the sustainability of social care and support services.
MMR vaccines to be given out in schools across Cardiff and Vale as measles threat intensifies
Children who missed out on two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine could soon receive them in school following concerns over the threat of measles across Cardiff and the Vale.
Operational Changes to the Poisons Unit
A poisons unit is a dedicated specialised area which is staffed to deal with the needs of patients over the age of 16 who have suspected poisoning. Poisoned patients often require psychological and social support as well as physical treatment.
Novel insights show the potential of data across health and care systems to inform support for unpaid carers in Wales
Unpaid carers suffer poorer physical and mental health than non-carers and use healthcare services more than the rest of the population, so it is vital that unpaid carers are able to access support and advice, both for their own health and wellbeing and those they care for.
Stop smoking pilot in Emergency Department proves huge success
A pilot project encouraging staff in acute and emergency departments to refer smokers to quitting services is proving a huge success.
Healthcare Science Week 2024
This week, we are celebrating the wonderful healthcare science workforce we have within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. Healthcare science is made up of 50 different specialisms, and has played a pivotal role within the NHS over the past 75 years in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease within our population.
New clinical lead to help drive improvements in women’s health
On International Women’s Day, Health Minister Eluned Morgan welcomes the appointment of a new clinical lead for women’s health, who will help drive improvements in women’s health services across Wales.
BSL Networking Event - UK Sign Language Week
Wales Council for Deaf People would like to invite you to their office event on 14th March 2024 ahead of UK Sign Language week.
Operational Changes to CMHT's – The Weekend Community Mental Health Nurse Service
The weekend CPN (Community Psychiatric Nurse) service will be coming to an end on April 30th 2024.
International Women's Day 2024 | Meet some of the inspirational women in CAVUHB
International Women’s Day is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and this year’s theme is #InspireInclusion.
NHS Wales - Service User Feedback
Patient-Reported Experience Measures (PREMs) are questionnaires that collect information on a patient’s experience of healthcare. We are part of the NHS and working with Welsh Government to find out whether the questionnaire below is fit for purpose.
GVS Health Social Care & Wellbeing Network meeting
The meeting held in November 2023 focussed on Section 16 Forums.
Speakers at the Network meeting included Donna Coyle from Cwmpas and Ian McMillan, Head of Resources and Safety Management, from Vale of Glamorgan Council
Vale 50+ Forum ‘Have Your Say’ event at YMCA Barry
The Vale 50+ Forum are hosting their first ‘Have Your Say’ social event of the year on Thursday 21st March from 2-4pm at YMCA Barry, and everyone is invited.
Recovery Cymru launch Family and Friends Peer Support programme
We at Recovery Cymru (peer led recovery support) have launched the family and friends programme, this has been led by our members and supporters, we are excited to be able to extend our support directly to the family and friends of people who are experiencing difficulties with alcohol and other drugs.
Official statistics show long term decrease in age-adjusted rate of cancer deaths but increased deprivation gap
The latest official statistics from Public Health Wales show that the rate of cancer deaths, when adjusted for age, has declined by more than 16 per cent between 2002 and 2022.