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.

Feeling unwell and not sure where to go? Start with NHS 111 Wales.NHS 111 Wales is a free, 24/7 service offering expert ...
24/11/2025

Feeling unwell and not sure where to go? Start with NHS 111 Wales.

NHS 111 Wales is a free, 24/7 service offering expert health advice and guidance, helping you get the right care, in the right place, first time.

Use NHS 111 Wales when:
- Feeling unwell and not sure what to do or where to go
-Your GP surgery is closed, and you need advice or an emergency prescription
-You need urgent mental health support
-You have a minor illness like a toothache, earache, or rash

🌐Visit https://orlo.uk/LN7yq
📞Call 111🚨 If it’s a serious or life-threatening emergency, always call 999

23/11/2025

At Cardiff & Vale UHB, we are replacing paper prescription charts with digital devices, including phones and computers.
This new ‘electronic prescribing and medicines administration’ system improves processes for our patients and staff.
You’ll see hospital staff using this new technology as part of their day to day work.

Congratulations to Senior Staff Nurse Delyth Jones, who is celebrating after winning two gold medals at a recent Europea...
23/11/2025

Congratulations to Senior Staff Nurse Delyth Jones, who is celebrating after winning two gold medals at a recent European Powerlifting Championship in Malta. 👏

Delyth Jones, who has worked for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board for 21 years, caring for elderly patients and other adults on the East 6 ward in UHL, won an individual and a team gold medal at the European Equipped Bench Press Championships on 26th September.

The Senior Staff Nurse took up the strength sport, that involves lifting weights through deadlifts, bench pressing and squats, a few years ago at age 39. “I was looking for a way to improve my fitness, build strength, and support my wellbeing,” Delyth said. “It quickly became a real passion. I was drawn to the structure, focus, and sense of achievement that training gave me, along with the supportive community within the sport.”

“Powerlifting has taught me invaluable lessons about perseverance, discipline, and mental strength. These are qualities that mirror my work as a nurse. The same focus and determination that help me prepare for competitions also help me stay calm, resilient, and compassionate in challenging situations on the ward.” 💪

Read the whole story about Delyth’s amazing powerlifting achievements 🔗 👇

Congratulations to the Corporate Nursing team! The Corporate Nursing team also received the NHS Wales Workforce Sustaina...
22/11/2025

Congratulations to the Corporate Nursing team!

The Corporate Nursing team also received the NHS Wales Workforce Sustainability Award 2025 for leading a nurse-driven, data-led improvement programme that addresses safety risks from inconsistent staffing and reduces reliance on temporary staff.

The NHS Wales Awards showcase examples of incredible quality and safety improvement work transforming the experience and outcomes for people in Wales.

Congratulations to the Palliative Care Team! Working collaboratively with colleagues across Cardiff and Vale UHB and in ...
22/11/2025

Congratulations to the Palliative Care Team!

Working collaboratively with colleagues across Cardiff and Vale UHB and in partnership with Velindre University NHS Trust, the team has received the NHS Wales Effective Care Award 2025 for introducing innovative home diagnostic tools that enhance palliative and end-of-life care within the community.

This project focused on delivering value-based, person-centred care for patients with life-limiting conditions, particularly interstitial lung disease (ILD), by introducing point-of-care testing (POCT) in community palliative care settings. The aim of this project was to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions and ensure care aligns with patient preferences to remain at home during end-of-life.

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22/11/2025

Antibiotics are powerful medicines, but there’s a lot of confusion about when they should be used. Our pharmacists break down the three myths they hear most often from leftover tablets to penicillin “allergies” and explain what the evidence really shows.

Every small decision we make about antibiotics matters. Using them correctly protects our health today and preserves them for future generations.

22/11/2025

End your night out on Caroline Street, not the Emergency Unit. 🚨

If you're out and about supporting Wales in the rugby this weekend, please make sure you stay safe and drink responsibly.

In the past we've see an increase in late-night attendances to the Emergency Unit on rugby days. Please remember to only attend the unit if you have a life-threatening illness or serious injury.

Know your limits, stay hydrated and help us ensure our Emergency Unit can deal with those who really need it this weekend.

21/11/2025

Our nurses, pharmacists, doctors and physician associates all see first-hand how antibiotic resistance is growing.

In this video, the team talk about why we need to act now, from using antibiotics responsibly to making sure we dispose of medicines safely. Everyone has a role to play, and awareness is the first step.

Let’s protect antibiotics today so they continue to save lives tomorrow.

Congratulations to the Digital Nursing team! 🌟 Cardiff and Vale UHB’s Digital Nursing team, part of the Corporate Nursin...
21/11/2025

Congratulations to the Digital Nursing team! 🌟

Cardiff and Vale UHB’s Digital Nursing team, part of the Corporate Nursing team, received the NHS Wales Information Award 2025 for increasing the meaningful use of nursing data by 50% within a year, enabling evidence-based and confident clinical decision-making.

The work of the Digital Nursing team began with a shared understanding that access to timely, reliable staffing data was limited. Prior to this, data was fragmented, underused, and disconnected from daily practice, leaving nurses without timely insight to manage risks, staffing, and patient care effectively.

To bridge this gap, the team co-designed a suite of interactive dashboards using Microsoft Power BI. Working closely with nursing teams in workshops, they introduced the tools and continuously refined them based on feedback to ensure they met real world nursing needs.

The Digital Nursing team brings together a vital blend of clinical and analytical expertise, with nurses Emma Davies, Aron White and Helen Bonello working alongside embedded analyst Ceri Dallimore. This combined experience meant they could rapidly develop tools that were practical, relevant and shaped by real nursing experience. 👏

21/11/2025

Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats we face.

We must act now to slow its spread – but how?

Watch this video to find out.

20/11/2025

This week marks World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, a global campaign that helps us understand how important antibiotics are and why we all need to play our part in protecting them.

Throughout World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, we’ll be sharing messages from our clinical teams to help raise awareness and support safe, responsible use of antibiotics.

Together, we can keep antibiotics working.

Cardiff and Vale UHB’s award-winning immunisation team is working hard to protect our population against winter viruses....
20/11/2025

Cardiff and Vale UHB’s award-winning immunisation team is working hard to protect our population against winter viruses.

By helping to prevent seasonal surges of infection, they keep our communities healthier and reduce pressure on our hospitals.

If you’re offered a winter vaccination, please play your part by attending your appointment.

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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.