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.

This May, two brave members of the Cardiff and Vale Public Health Team are taking on a huge challenge - scaling Pen Y Fa...
27/03/2025

This May, two brave members of the Cardiff and Vale Public Health Team are taking on a huge challenge - scaling Pen Y Fan 10 times in 24 hours! 💪

Kim Wilyman and Lauren Thomas are stepping up to raise funds for the Cardiff & Vale Health Charity to support local patients and staff.

More here https://orlo.uk/7NXW2

A new evaluation is set to transform type 2 diabetes services in Cardiff and Vale by focusing on prevention, better care...
27/03/2025

A new evaluation is set to transform type 2 diabetes services in Cardiff and Vale by focusing on prevention, better care, and patient support.

The Health Board has teamed up with the Centre for Health Economics and Medicines Evaluation (CHEME) at Bangor University and a panel of diabetes experts to decide where funding should be focused to have the biggest impact.

Read more here https://orlo.uk/MKnGG

Around 32,000 people living in Wales have active epilepsy and approximately 1,500 people in Wales will develop epilepsy ...
26/03/2025

Around 32,000 people living in Wales have active epilepsy and approximately 1,500 people in Wales will develop epilepsy each year. It affects the brain and causes seizures.

Thank you to the team working in Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (some of whom are pictured here) for the support they provide to those living with epilepsy.

Last week, we made the difficult decision to implement a no visiting policy across the Health Board due to a Norovirus o...
26/03/2025

Last week, we made the difficult decision to implement a no visiting policy across the Health Board due to a Norovirus outbreak.

Unfortunately, the position remains challenging across the organisation and the no visiting policy will remain in place. We will review the restrictions at the end of the week if the situation improves.

This is not a decision we have taken lightly, and we recognise the importance of support from family and friends when patients are in hospital. However, it is necessary to protect our patients, staff and the wider community.

Exceptions will be considered, particularly for those patients who are critically ill, receiving end of life care, birth partners and the Children's Hospital for Wales.

Visitors who meet our visiting criteria will be expected to maintain good hygiene practice by washing their hands thoroughly with soap and water and adhering to Infection Prevention and Control precautions.

This policy relates to general visiting of patients and does not affect outpatient appointments. If patients have appointments with us, these will be going ahead unless you are contacted by the department directly to explain otherwise.

Today is - a day to raise awareness of epilepsy. Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is proud to be taking the ...
26/03/2025

Today is - a day to raise awareness of epilepsy.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is proud to be taking the lead on research in South Wales. The Neuroscience Research Unit (NRU) is currently running clinical trials that aim to:

🟣 Test new anti-seizure medications to stop seizures
🟣 Use implantable EEG devices to measure seizures and help treatment choices
🟣 Trial advanced brain imaging to detect causes of seizures that can lead to curative epilepsy surgery
🟣 Collect clinical data to deepen our understanding of epilepsy and discover new ways to prevent and treat it

People who are eligible are encouraged to take part by engaging with their clinicians and asking if there are any trials they may be suitable for.

Professor Khalid Hamandi, Consultant Neurologist (pictured) said: “Epilepsy research is needed to gain a better understanding of the way the brain works, why people get seizures and ways to stop and prevent them. The Cardiff and Vale Clinical and Research Epilepsy Teams are proud to support Purple Day.”

Read more: https://orlo.uk/cAC0S

Struggling with your mental health? Feeling overwhelmed with schoolwork? Don’t let it pile up.The internet can’t always ...
25/03/2025

Struggling with your mental health? Feeling overwhelmed with schoolwork? Don’t let it pile up.

The internet can’t always give you the answers, but a school nurse can.

💬 Text ChatHealth for confidential advice and support about anything that’s on your mind.

Text us 07520 615 718

More more information, visit ChatHealth - https://orlo.uk/PxUle

Public Board Meeting 📅 Thursday 27 March🕑 9.30am💻 Microsoft TeamsJoin us on Thursday for our Public Board Meeting, live ...
25/03/2025

Public Board Meeting

📅 Thursday 27 March
🕑 9.30am
💻 Microsoft Teams

Join us on Thursday for our Public Board Meeting, live streamed on Teams.

📋 Click here to join: https://orlo.uk/9qPJ3

Think you need the Emergency Unit? Phone first.Call 111 to speak to a call handler about your symptoms and, if further a...
24/03/2025

Think you need the Emergency Unit? Phone first.

Call 111 to speak to a call handler about your symptoms and, if further assessment is needed, you will be called by a CAV 24/7 clinician.

24/03/2025

| Tuberculosis (TB) continues to affect millions worldwide - including here in Wales.
TB takes a toll on health, communities, and economies, but together we can help end it.

To mark World TB Day, we’re hosting our first-ever World TB Day Symposium – an event bringing together healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, and patients to:

✅ Raise awareness of TB’s ongoing impact in Wales
✅ Discuss prevention strategies and the latest treatment breakthroughs
✅ Showcase cutting-edge research and innovative projects
✅ Strengthen collaboration to eliminate TB for good

Find out more about World TB Day here:
https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-tb-day/2025

Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel (March 24 to April 4) inspires pupils to make active journeys to school, improve air quality...
24/03/2025

Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel (March 24 to April 4) inspires pupils to make active journeys to school, improve air quality in their neighbourhood and discover how these changes benefit their world.

Find out more about how to take part ➡️ https://orlo.uk/PvE1M

23/03/2025

It was Healthcare Science week last week, you might've seen our colleagues on the concourse at the University Hospital of Wales.

Nominate your ! 🌟 Do you know a staff member who has gone above and beyond to provide outstanding care? Say thank you b...
23/03/2025

Nominate your ! 🌟

Do you know a staff member who has gone above and beyond to provide outstanding care? Say thank you by nominating them as a Health Hero!

If you’ve met a member of the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board team who has made a meaningful difference to you or a loved one — whether that’s in hospital, in the community or elsewhere — we want to hear about them.

Submitting a nomination is quick and easy and we will announce a new Health Hero winner every month. To nominate, visit: https://orlo.uk/xWHhE

💙 As a special thank you, Park Plaza Cardiff is generously providing each winner a free experience for themselves and a guest.

There’s a new way to register your interest for a place at an NHS dentist.🦷 Apply online through the Dental Access Porta...
23/03/2025

There’s a new way to register your interest for a place at an NHS dentist.🦷

Apply online through the Dental Access Portal and we’ll connect you with a dentist when a suitable space becomes available.💻

Already applied for an NHS dentist with us? There’s no need to reapply as your details have moved over to the Dental Access Portal.

Learn more: https://orlo.uk/HDfcM

When you feel unwell, it’s natural to want advice quickly. The NHS 111 Wales online symptom checkers can easily help you...
22/03/2025

When you feel unwell, it’s natural to want advice quickly.

The NHS 111 Wales online symptom checkers can easily help you figure out your next steps.

You will be given trusted advice and where necessary, signposted to the right service, first time.

https://orlo.uk/uGPfp

Do you live in Grangetown, Butetown or Cardiff Bay? If so, we want to find out what you know about your local NHS health...
22/03/2025

Do you live in Grangetown, Butetown or Cardiff Bay? If so, we want to find out what you know about your local NHS health services.

You can share your thoughts in a quick online survey and be in with a chance to win a £50 shopping voucher.

➡️ https://orlo.uk/nHSVn ⬅️

Online Careers Event | Speech and Language Therapy📅 Wednesday 26 March 2025, 1.45pm – 4.30pm💬 Are you considering a care...
22/03/2025

Online Careers Event | Speech and Language Therapy

📅 Wednesday 26 March 2025, 1.45pm – 4.30pm

💬 Are you considering a career in Speech and Language Therapy?

Speech and language therapy is an exciting, flexible profession with many career paths and clinical areas.

You’ll have the opportunity to work with people of all ages who have communication and swallowing difficulties. Whether it’s helping an adult who has had a stroke learn to talk again, or helping premature babies with feeding and swallowing problems, speech and language therapists (SLTs) make a huge difference to the people they work with.

This event will be hosted by a team of SLTs from each of the seven Welsh Health Boards, as well as representatives from the two Welsh University courses (Cardiff & Wrexham).

Come along to find out more at this online event. Please register here: https://orlo.uk/gORGF

Emergency workers and NHS workers are often faced with violence and aggression from the public, including from patients,...
21/03/2025

Emergency workers and NHS workers are often faced with violence and aggression from the public, including from patients, their relatives and even bystanders.

Assaults range from kicking, punching and headbutting, to spitting, slapping, biting and verbal abuse. It’s never OK to assault emergency workers.

Due to the Norovirus outbreak that is being experienced across our Health Board, we have made the decision to implement ...
21/03/2025

Due to the Norovirus outbreak that is being experienced across our Health Board, we have made the decision to implement a No Visiting Policy.

This is not a decision that we have taken lightly, and we recognise the importance of support from family and friends when patients are in hospital. However, to help us protect our patients, staff and visitors and reduce the spread of the virus, we are closing the Health Board to all general visiting.

Exceptions will be considered, particularly for those patients who are critically ill, receiving end of life care, birth partners and the Children's Hospital for Wales. We will review these restrictions next week if the situation has improved.

Visitors who meet our visiting criteria will be expected to maintain good hygiene practice by washing their hands thoroughly with soap and water, using hand sanitising gels to prevent infection and adhering to Infection Prevention and Control precautions.

More information can be found here: https://orlo.uk/lmL06

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Healthcare Science Week
Healthcare Science Week

It was Healthcare Science week last week, you might've seen our colleagues on the concourse at the University Hospital of Wales. #HealthcareScienceWeek

NHS 111 Press 2
NHS 111 Press 2

Time to talk things through? If you need urgent mental health advice, call 111 and press 2. Get free guidance and confidential support from NHS mental health professionals, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

What happens to your body after quitting smoking
What happens to your body after quitting smoking

Ever wondered what happens to your body after you quit smoking? It doesn’t take long to see a significant difference ⬇️ Action on Smoking & Health Wales - ASH Wales | Help Me Quit - Helpa Fi i Stopio

Help Me Quit
Help Me Quit

Nabil, Eloise and Ryan all stopped smoking thanks to the Help Me Quit service 👏👏👏 Getting free NHS support increases your chances of success by 300% compared to going it alone. #NoSmokingDay Action on Smoking & Health Wales - ASH Wales Help Me Quit - Helpa Fi i Stopio

"The reason I love research so much is because its a way of trying to do things better" Meet some of the Incredible Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research Team helping to improve women's health outcomes through innovative research and clinical studies. 🌟 #IWD2025

Ever wonder what the average 24 hours at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is like? These statistics represent the essential care which is delivered every day by our dedicated workforce. From surgery and urgent care to serving patient meals and answering queries, our colleagues work tirelessly day-in, day-out, to care for those in hospital and in the community. A special shout out every NHS colleague today 👏 #NHS24Cymru *These statistics are based on Cardiff and Vale University Health Board’s average figures from 2023-2024

Did you know that many community pharmacies across Cardiff and Vale can now provide advice and treatment for urinary tract infections? If you think you have a UTI, you can contact your local pharmacy to see if they can support you under the Common Ailments Service.

❤️ Happy Valentine’s Day! Your heart is precious. Do something today to show it some love. ❤️ Check your blood pressure ❤️ Lower bad cholesterol ❤️ Build more exercise into your day ❤️ Reduce your alcohol intake ❤️ Lower your stress #HeartMonth

HPV Vaccine NHS Wales
HPV Vaccine NHS Wales

Show your future self some love this #ValentinesDay. 💘 The HPV vaccine is a free vaccine which protects against genital warts and even certain cancers. Cardiff & Vale UHB’s Immunisation Team is visiting secondary schools now, protecting young people for the future. Miss Wales and trainee doctor Millie-Mae is here to explain why getting the jab when it’s first offered is so important... #HPVVirus #HPVVaccineNHS Cancer Research Wales

Gwasanaeth Gwaed Cymru
Gwasanaeth Gwaed Cymru

Did you know, one blood donation can potentially save 3 lives? In January, 1611 units of blood were used to help patients treated at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. The actual act of donating blood only takes 5-10 minutes to do, but for someone in need, that blood could last a lifetime. Find a donation session near you and sign up today 👉🏻 https://orlo.uk/FJWfd

The Hangout - Barry
The Hangout - Barry

If you’re aged 11-18 and need mental health support, The Hangout is here to help you. Developed in partnership with Platfform, The Hangout is a welcoming and safe space for young people and we have sites in Cardiff and Barry. The Hangout offers: -Drop-in support -Scheduled sessions with the wellbeing team -Wellbeing-focused groups -Group activities -Volunteering If you need emotional wellbeing or mental health support, or just somebody to speak to, you’re always welcome at The Hangout. 📍 26-28 Churchill Way, CF10 2DY 📍 3A Tynewydd Road, CF62 8HB 🕙3pm – 9pm Monday to Friday, 12pm – 6pm at the weekends & bank holidays. Visit the website to find out more. 💻 https://orlo.uk/LOmkZ #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek

Nabil, Eloise and Ryan all stopped smoking thanks to the Help Me Quit service 👏👏👏 Getting free NHS support increases your chances of success by 300% compared to going it alone. Public Health Wales | Action on Smoking & Health Wales - ASH Wales

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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.