Cardiff South West Cluster

29/04/2026

Meet some of the school nursing team at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.

If you’re a parent or carer of a child aged five to 16, you can get confidential advice and support from the team through Parentline.

The Parentline service allows you to text a school nurse on 07312 263178 for help and support for a wide range of topics, including:
• Emotional wellbeing
• Day and night-time wetting
• Soiling
• Healthy eating
• Behaviour
• Relationships

Visit the website to find out more.

29/04/2026

Think measles is just a childhood illness? Think again.

Young adults can become seriously unwell. Measles can cause:
• high fever
• severe cough
• pneumonia
• brain inflammation

Universities are high-risk environments when vaccination rates are low.

If you’re studying in Cardiff and aren’t sure you’ve had 2 doses of the MMR vaccine, contact your GP practice to check.

It’s free on the Welsh NHS - and it protects you and your friends.

28/04/2026

The nasty one-time passcode scam that all Amazon shoppers need to know about it

28/04/2026

With the bank holiday approaching, make sure you order your repeat prescription in good time to avoid any delays in getting your medicines.

GP practices and pharmacies may have different opening hours, so it’s best to plan ahead and not leave it until the last minute.

Find out how to order your repeat prescription here, including via the NHS App: https://nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions/how-to-order-a-repeat-prescription/

28/04/2026

28/04/2026

Do you want to learn more about dementia and how it might affect the everyday lives of those living with the condition?

Attend a friendly and interactive session delivered by one of our amazing Dementia Friends Ambassadors.

You'll be joining over 3.8 million people who are using their awareness to do simple, everyday things that matter - helping people with dementia live their lives to the fullest.

Find a session that suits you: http://spkl.io/6180A4HWi

28/04/2026

📢 For parents of children starting primary school in September 2026:

School place offers have now been sent out. You can check your online portal or email inbox to see the offer you’ve received.

⏰ You have until 30 April to accept or decline the place.

28/04/2026

While students across South Wales went head to head at Welsh Varsity, our Special Constabulary were out in force helping to keep everyone safe.🙌

14 volunteer officers gave up their free time to support regular officers and PCSOs during one of the biggest student sporting events of the year.

From 9am right through to 4am, they were on patrol across Cardiff – engaging with crowds, responding to incidents and providing vital extra resilience when it mattered most.

A huge thank you to our Specials for their commitment, professionalism and dedication to keeping our communities safe.👏

Want to make a difference? We’re recruiting Special Constables now.

Apply now and be part of something bigger.

🔗 https://policejobswales.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/channel-1/appcentre-5/brand-3/xf-3448ac64fb7e/wid-2/candidate/so/pm/6/pl/15/opp/9273-Special-Constable-April-2026-Campaign/en-GB?adhoc_referrer=jobboard_Facebook

28/04/2026

Applications are now open for our Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician (PRPT) programme.

This two-year apprenticeship is ideal for pharmacy support staff, school leavers, and anyone considering a career change. You’ll gain a Level 4 qualification while learning on the job and preparing to work across a range of healthcare settings.

Apply by: 31 May 2026
Start date: September 2026

Don’t meet the entry requirements yet? Funded “Access To” programmes are available to help you get started.

Find out more and apply:
https://heiw.nhs.wales/workforce/careers/nhs-wales-careers/roles/pharmacy-team/pharmacy-technician/

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Cardiff School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

28/04/2026

At the Emergency Unit, colleagues are experts in emergency medicine. 🏥

This means the unit is not suitable for treating non-urgent, long-standing health conditions. If you need support for ongoing health issues, please contact your GP.

Your local community pharmacy can also provide advice and treatment for a range of common conditions under the Common Ailment Scheme.

If you are not sure whether your condition is an emergency or if your condition is urgent, but not life-threatening, please call 111.

The NHS 111 Wales call operators will advise you on the right place to get treatment for your condition - this may be the Urgent Out of Hours Service, the Minor Injuries Unit, your GP, a community pharmacy or the Emergency Unit.

To learn more about when to attend the unit, visit the website.