The Practice of Health

27/03/2026

A mental health and wellbeing hub for young people aged 11-18 in the heart of Barry has undergone a recent extension, enabling the service to support a larger number of young people across Barry and the Vale of Glamorgan.
The Hangout was developed by mental health charity Platfform, in partnership with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. Available in both Cardiff and Barry, the open access service offers drop-in mental health support, scheduled 1-1 sessions and wellbeing-focused groups. It gives young people a safe, accessible space where they can build confidence, develop coping skills and feel supported during difficult times.
The Hangout in Barry opened in November 2024 and has since become an incredibly important service in the community.
In recent weeks, The Hangout has undergone a refurbishment and expansion project funded by the Central Vale Primary Care Cluster group. The new space includes new therapeutic rooms for 1-1 support, a quiet and calming waiting area designed with neurodiversity in mind, and a flexible group space for wellbeing activities.
The new design is more inclusive to neurodiverse young people, with a quiet, sensory welcome space.
Dr James Martin, Central Vale Primary Care Cluster group lead, said: “Working in the Central Vale we see young people every day facing significant challenges with their mental health and the work done by Platfform at The Hangout is really inspiring. Being able to expand the help available to young people, in a friendly, accessible and welcoming way, should have a real impact on the lives of people living in the Central Vale area.”
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Platfform

27/03/2026

25/03/2026

Vale Domestic Abuse Services at Holton Road, Barry

24/03/2026

Cardiff and Vale University Health board has just launched our pharmaceutical needs assessment survey.

This survey forms a key part of the wider pharmaceutical needs assessment, which supports the organisation in reviewing the availability of pharmacy services in pharmacies across Cardiff and Vale, including how far patients need to travel to access their pharmacy and the services that patients access most.

Most importantly, this assessment examines whether the current services meet the needs of our communities, and if there are any opportunities and or service improvements we can consider over a five-year period.

By taking part in this survey, you can help shape how pharmaceutical services are delivered across Cardiff and Vale, while making sure that our communities have access to the support they need.

Complete the survey in English: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/CAVUHBPNA/

Complete the survey in Welsh: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/CAVUHBPNAWelsh/

Please take a few minutes to take our survey.

20/03/2026

Getting older does not mean you will dovelope Dementia!

20/03/2026

Brechlynnau llid yr ymennydd ar gael wrth alw heibio i bobl yn eu harddegau a phobl ifanc

Mae clinigau dal i fyny yn cael eu cynnal i bobl yn eu harddegau ac oedolion ifanc nad ydynt wedi cael brechiad llid yr ymennydd pwysig.

Mae Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Caerdydd a'r Fro yn cynnal clinigau galw heibio i bobl ifanc ym Mlwyddyn 9 a hyd at 25 oed sydd wedi methu eu hapwyntiad brechu MenACWY yn y gorffennol.

Cynhelir clinigau galw heibio bob dydd Sadwrn (yn dechrau 21 Mawrth) hyd y ceir hysbysiad pellach yn y lleoliadau canlynol:

· Ysbyty'r Barri, Heol Colcot, CF62 8YH (9am-4.30pm)

· Hyb Llesiant Maelfa, Llanedeyrn, Caerdydd, CF23 9PN (9am-4.30pm)

Mae pobl ifanc 13-14 oed (blwyddyn ysgol 9) yn cael eu gwahodd gan feddygon teulu yng Nghaerdydd a Bro Morgannwg i dderbyn y brechlyn hwn fel rhan o'u hamserlen arferol ond weithiau gall yr apwyntiadau hyn gael eu methu.

Mae'r brechlyn MenACWY yn eich diogelu rhag clefyd meningococol math A, C, W ac Y.

Er ei fod yn brin, gall clefyd meningococol fod yn ddifrifol iawn a gofyn am driniaeth ysbyty frys. Gall arwain at anableddau sy'n newid bywydau fel trychiadau, colli clyw, niwed i'r ymennydd a chreithiau.

Os hoffai rhieni gael gwybodaeth am frechiadau eraill, fel llid yr ymennydd B a niwmococol - rhoddir y ddau ohonynt i blant fel rhan o'u hamserlen frechu reolaidd hyd at 2 oed - ffoniwch y gwasanaeth brechu ar 02921 841234 (llinellau ar agor o ddydd Llun i ddydd Gwener 9am-4.45pm). Gallwch hefyd drefnu unrhyw ddosau a fethwyd gyda'ch meddyg teulu.

20/03/2026

Walk-in meningitis vaccines for teenagers and young people.

Catch-up clinics are being held for teenagers and young adults who have not had an important meningitis vaccination.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is holding walk-in clinics for young people in Year 9 and up to the age of 25 who have previously missed their MenACWY vaccination appointment.

Walk-in clinics are being held every Saturday (starting March 21) until further notice at the following locations:

Barry Hospital, Colcot Road, CF62 8YH (9am-4.30pm)
Maelfa Wellbeing Hub, Llanedeyrn, Cardiff, CF23 9PN (9am-4.30pm)
Young people aged 13-14 (school Year 9) are invited by GPs in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan to receive this vaccine as part of their routine schedule but sometimes these appointments can get missed.

The MenACWY vaccine protects against meningococcal disease type A, C, W and Y.

While rare, meningococcal disease can be very serious and require urgent hospital treatment. It can lead to life-changing disabilities such as amputations, hearing loss, brain damage and scars.

If parents of younger children would like information about their meningitis B and pneumococcal vaccination status - both of which are given to children as part of their routine vaccination schedule up to the age of 2 - please call the vaccination service on 02921 841234 (lines open Mon-Fri 9am-4.45pm). You can also book any missed doses with your GP.

20/03/2026

19/03/2026

Bereavement Support - Your Feedback Matters

https://secure.membra.co.uk/ExperienceCVUHB/s/SurveyIntro.aspx?Lang=EN&&ID=5038aebf-ca6d-4c06-8abc260319134059&&bsl=0

19/03/2026

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19/03/2026

Meningitis Vaccines are offered as part of the immunisation programme in Wales.

Men B Vaccine
As part of the routine immunisation programme in Wales, the MenB vaccine is offered to babies at:
• eight weeks;
• 12 weeks (see below); and
• 12 to 13 months.

MenACWY vaccine
Young people aged 13-14 years (school year 9) are routinely offered the MenACWY vaccine

MenACWY vaccine eligibility also includes:
• Those who missed vaccination up to their 25th birthday.
• People with an increased risk of meningococcal disease due to an existing medical condition or treatment, travel, migration or their job.