SilverCloud® Wales, an online platform providing guided, self-help support based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), is being promoted with an awareness campaign at foodbanks in key Welsh towns and cities.

Last week the All-Wales National Robotic Assisted Surgery Programme announced it has surpassed 500 robotic assisted surgical cases using the Versius robot. The 500th surgical procedure was performed at the University Hospital of Wales by Jared Torkington, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.

Don’t end your Christmas night out at the Emergency Unit.

The first Women’s Health Plan for Wales has been launched today (Monday 9 December 2024) setting out a 10-year vision to improve healthcare services for women.

New standards to improve the care and treatment of bone health issues and prevent more people suffering painful and debilitating fractures have been published.

The Welsh Government is currently consulting on a new statutory framework for youth work in Wales. The consultation period will run until 10 January 2025.

Mae Llywodraeth Cymru wrthi ar hyn o bryd yn ymgynghori ar fframwaith statudol newydd ar gyfer gwaith ieuenctid yng Nghymru. Bydd yr ymgynghoriad yn para tan 10 Ionawr 2025.

Public Health Wales has published a useful guide to help parents and carers who are worried their child may be vaping.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is supported by a team of committed volunteers, working hard in the background to put a smile on patients’ face and ease their overall experience in hospital. 

A social running club founded by Cardiff and Vale UHB employees almost a decade ago is on the hunt for new members.

A father-of-two being cared for at University Hospital Llandough’s Specialist Rehabilitation Unit married his long-term partner, whilst learning how to walk again. 

In the Spotlight this month is Oliver Cahill. Oliver is a Rehabilitation Engineer who focuses on designing and adapting mobility aids to improve patients' comfort, independence, and quality of life. He has been with the Artificial Limb & Appliance Service since graduating with a BSc in Rehabilitation Engineering from Swansea University in 2023.

In a UK first, Wales is to have a new process for reviews following a person’s death or abuse to help reduce family trauma, prevent similar cases and protect others in the future.

The process for making a complaint about NHS services will be made easier and simplified, Health Secretary Jeremy Miles today said.

People at risk of becoming seriously ill from flu and COVID-19 have a short window to protect themselves before the viruses are in wide circulation.

Following funding from a GVS small grant, we shall be piloting a support group for adults survivors of abuse in Barry. The pilot groups will enable individuals to share day to day experiences, learn and share coping mechanisms, and explore learnings in an informal environment.

INFORMATION SESSION: What to do whilst waiting

Tuesday 3rd December 2024

Online via Teams 12pm – 1pm.

In a UK-first, Wales now has mandatory licensing rules in place to help protect the public's health when getting acupuncture, body piercings, electrolysis, or tattoos including semi-permanent make up.

Carers Wales have a calendar of free online training and well-being/information sessions coming up for carers in December 2024 and January 2025. They are all free online sessions.

Age Friendly Vale would to extend an invitation for you to attend the annual Age Friendly Vale Festive Get Together. The event will be at the Civic Offices on Holton Road on Friday 13th December between 11am and 12.30pm