Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

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Welcome to the official page for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. This page is monitored during office hours only (8.30am - 4.30pm). If you have an urgent enquiry outside of this time, please contact 029 20 747747.

Last Tuesday, patients, staff, and even Santa, were treated to a Christmas carol service at the University Hospital of W...
22/12/2025

Last Tuesday, patients, staff, and even Santa, were treated to a Christmas carol service at the University Hospital of Wales, led by the Aber Valley Male Voice Choir.

Organised by Memory Link Worker Kelly Brown, around 100 attendees sang along to a mix of traditional carols and popular Christmas songs. Kelly's role is to support older patients experiencing cognitive impairment during their surgical journey by engaging them in stimulating cognitive activities. A highlight of the event was one patient’s impromptu rendition of Silent Night in German, which delighted the audience.

The choir, conducted by Geraint Evans and accompanied by Aurelia Jones, travelled from Caerphilly to perform in the hospital Sanctuary. At Kelly’s request, the service ended with a feel-good performance of Sweet Caroline with the audience waving along.

Thank you to both Kelly and the Aber Valley Male Voice Choir for spreading the Christmas cheer. ⭐ 👏

Aber Valley Male Voice Choir

this festive season and order your prescriptions 7 days in advance. 🎅 The upcoming bank holidays means your GP and lo...
22/12/2025

this festive season and order your prescriptions 7 days in advance. 🎅

The upcoming bank holidays means your GP and local Community Pharmacy may need longer to process your prescriptions.

Plan ahead by ordering your repeat prescriptions in advance and check the opening hours of your local Community Pharmacy.

Visit the website for more information: https://orlo.uk/G7Ltk

Caring for people can be stressful, more so at this time of year. If you’re an unpaid carer; looking after a relative, f...
21/12/2025

Caring for people can be stressful, more so at this time of year. If you’re an unpaid carer; looking after a relative, friend or neighbour there are lots of support and advice available to you: https://orlo.uk/z60qO

The Chai Chat Club at The India Centre in Splott, Cardiff recently hosted the new six-week Live Well, Age Well course, d...
21/12/2025

The Chai Chat Club at The India Centre in Splott, Cardiff recently hosted the new six-week Live Well, Age Well course, designed to help people stay active, reduce the risk of falls and stay connected as they age.

By the end of the course, one participant said: “I feel confident with myself since starting this course. It’s been very effective to motivate me to continue the exercises to keep me fit and prevent me from falling.”

Jyotshana, a Rehabilitation Coach with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, who led the sessions at The India Centre, said: “We noticed people’s confidence and strength increasing through each week and they felt more connected with each other by doing exercises together which they found fun. Personally, I got to experience the vibrant culture and sense of belonging as the people were always looking after each other and were always enthusiastic and motivated to participate."

The course is also running in leisure centres in Cardiff, Barry and Penarth, supporting people to:

- learn about ways to look after their health and wellbeing
- try out different activities to become more physically and mentally active
- reduce their risk of falling
- and connect with their local community

The course is open to anyone in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan who wants to improve their health and wellbeing as they age.

If you are interested in attending a Live Well, Age Well course call 02921 836945 or 07815 645513 to book your place. Find out more ⬇️ 🔗

➡️ Recruitment EventJoin Our Theatre Team - Band 3 Theatre Assistant On the evening of 7 January 2026, Cardiff and Vale ...
21/12/2025

➡️ Recruitment Event
Join Our Theatre Team - Band 3 Theatre Assistant

On the evening of 7 January 2026, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board will be hosting a recruitment event for Band 3 Theatre Assistants. Please join us to learn more about the role and to meet the team. Interviews will be available on the day.

📅 Date: 7th January 2026
🕔 Time: 5pm-7.30pm
📍Place: Second Floor, Cochrane Building, University Hospital of Wales, CF14 4YU
Salary: NHS Agenda for Change Band 3

❗For more details or to book a place, email nurse.recruitment.cav@wales.nhs.uk

Are you passionate about patient care and looking to develop your career in a dynamic perioperative environment? We are recruiting Theatre Assistants to support our surgical teams in delivering safe, high-quality care.

About this vital role
You will work under the supervision of registered healthcare professionals, assisting in theatres with delegated clinical tasks.

Duties include:
· Acting as a circulating member of the theatre team
· Participating in swab, needle, and instrument counts
· Handling and processing specimens
· Ensuring a safe and hygienic environment in line with infection prevention policies

What we’re looking for:
· Essential: Level 3 qualification in a healthcare-related subject or equivalent experience with evidence of competency in clinical care duties
· Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines
· Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and Health Board values

Why Join Us?
· Supportive team environment
· Roles available at both University Hospital of Wales and University Hospital Llandough
· Make a real difference in patient care

Get in touch now and be part of a team that values excellence and compassion.

A split-second act of violence can have a devastating and long-term impact on our staff, both physically and emotionally...
20/12/2025

A split-second act of violence can have a devastating and long-term impact on our staff, both physically and emotionally.

Anyone who assaults an emergency worker or NHS worker can expect to face prosecution.

20/12/2025

CAV 24/7 is here for you over the festive period🎄

CAV 24/7 is the service that provides Urgent Out of Hours support in Cardiff and Vale.

If you think you may need the Out of Hours service over the festive period, you can check your symptoms by visiting the NHS 111 Wales website or by calling 111.

There may be a wait for a call back from 111 in the winter months due to heightened demand.

Please remain patient, a clinician will call you back and help you to access the care you need in the right place, first time. 💙

Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital for Wales had some very special visitors this week. 🏉 Cardiff Rugby players visited the ...
19/12/2025

Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital for Wales had some very special visitors this week. 🏉

Cardiff Rugby players visited the University Hospital of Wales to share Christmas gifts with patients at the Children’s Hospital.

The players chatted to patients and their families across different wards, putting lots of smiles on the young peoples’ faces. 💙

Noah's Ark Children's Hospital Charity Cardiff Rugby - Rygbi Caerdydd

Meet Joe, a Physiotherapy Technical Instructor working in adult mental health with Cardiff and Vale University Health Bo...
19/12/2025

Meet Joe, a Physiotherapy Technical Instructor working in adult mental health with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.

Joe is an advocate for the importance of exercise as a powerful tool in supporting mental health and overall wellbeing.

He will soon be tackling the London Marathon in April 2026 to help promote the importance of exercise in mental health recovery.

Living with a stammer, running is something deeply personal to Joe, as it has helped him build confidence and foster social connections.

Balancing work and marathon training is a challenge, but Joe is hard at work and focused on his goal:
“I’m more nervous about the training than the marathon itself, but I know the hard work will be worth it.”

Joe is using this as an opportunity to raise awareness and funds for the Cardiff & Vale Health Charity, which supports funding for essential equipment and supporting ward environments,
“Working in the NHS, I understand how crucial this funding is. Through the marathon, I hope to inspire others and show how working towards a goal can positively influence many areas of life.”

Read Joe’s full story 👇
https://orlo.uk/jRGVP

Consider supporting Joe’s marathon mission by donating to his JustGiving page: https://orlo.uk/4TEq4

19/12/2025

If you are out for Christmas parties or celebrating the festive period, please remember to be responsible and drink safely. 🎄

High levels of alcohol consumption within the night-time economy in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan contribute towards alcohol-related violence and crime, attendances at the Emergency Unit at the University Hospital Wales, and the Alcohol Treatment Centre in Cardiff city centre.

Please remember to drink responsibly and help the Emergency Unit team focus on caring for those in urgent need.

🕗 Most minor illnesses can usually be treated at home with plenty of rest, fluids and over-the-counter medications. Stoc...
19/12/2025

🕗 Most minor illnesses can usually be treated at home with plenty of rest, fluids and over-the-counter medications. Stock up on the essentials ahead of the bank holiday and check the opening hours of your local Community Pharmacy on our website.

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Welcome to the official page for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. This page is monitored during office hours only (8.30am - 4.30pm) If you have an urgent enquiry outside of this time, please contact 029 20 747747.