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.

07/01/2026

Flu and other winter viruses can make people seriously unwell, especially older adults, pregnant people and those with long-term health conditions.

Anna Howells in the Cardiff and Vale Public Health Team explains the simple, effective ways we can all help protect ourselves and each other.

Our Emergency Unit is extremely busy this week which is resulting in longer waiting times for treatment. this winter a...
06/01/2026

Our Emergency Unit is extremely busy this week which is resulting in longer waiting times for treatment. this winter and choose services appropriately.

Winter viruses such as coughs and colds are circulating in our communities, and your local community pharmacy can help.

Your local community pharmacy does so much more than prescriptions. They can give expert advice on a range of minor illnesses, and many can assess and treat common conditions, without needing to see a GP.

To find out what services your local community pharmacy offers, visit the Community Pharmacies page of our website.

Get seen by the right person, in the right place, first time. šŸ’™

Foodwise in Pregnancy is a course for all women who would like information and tips on eating well, keeping active and a...
06/01/2026

Foodwise in Pregnancy is a course for all women who would like information and tips on eating well, keeping active and achieving a healthy weight gain during pregnancy.

The next virtual course starts Tuesday, January 20 2026, 4pm-6.30pm and will run for 5 weeks.

Sign up to our waiting list using this link: https://orlo.uk/23KFS

ā— PLEASE SHAREā—Our Emergency Unit is extremely busy which is resulting in longer waiting times for treatment. Please onl...
05/01/2026

ā— PLEASE SHAREā—

Our Emergency Unit is extremely busy which is resulting in longer waiting times for treatment.

Please only attend if it is an emergency.

Eligible people who have not received their flu, COVID-19 or RSV vaccinations this winter can now access them at special...
05/01/2026

Eligible people who have not received their flu, COVID-19 or RSV vaccinations this winter can now access them at special walk-in clinics.

Winter viruses are circulating in our communities and are expected to place additional pressure on NHS services, so itā€™s vital to get vaccinated to protect yourself and your loved ones from serious illness.

Our vaccination team will be available at the following locations between 9.30am and 4.30pm (no appointment needed - just turn up):

Tues, Jan 6 - Riverside Health Centre (CF119CH) and Barry Hospital (CF628YH)

Wed, Jan 7 - Maelfa Wellbeing Hub (CF239PN) and Riverside Health Centre (CF119CH)

Thurs, Jan 8 - St Isanā€™s Church Hall Llanishen (CF145AE), Caerau Hub Ely (CF55BQ), and Riverside Health Centre (CF119CH)

Fri, Jan 9 - St Isanā€™s Church Hall Llanishen (CF145AE), Maelfa Wellbeing Hub (CF239PN) and Riverside Health Centre (CF119CH)

Sat, Jan 10 - Maelfa Wellbeing Hub (CF239PN) and Barry Hospital (CF628YH)

Mon, Jan 12 - Caerau Hub Ely (CF55BQ) and Riverside Health Centre (CF119CH)

Tues, Jan 13 - Caerau Hub Ely (CF55BQ) and Riverside Health Centre (CF119CH)

Wed, Jan 14 - St Isanā€™s Church Hall Llanishen (CF145AE) and Riverside Health Centre (CF119CH)

Thurs, Jan 15 - St Isanā€™s Church Hall Llanishen (CF145AE) and Barry Hospital (CF628YH)

Fri, Jan 16 ā€“ The Hive St Mellons (CF30PJ) and Scout Hall Grangetown (CF110XP)

Sat, Jan 17 - Maelfa Wellbeing Hub (CF239PN) and Barry Hospital (CF628YH)-

We have seen a 3.6% increase in attendances to the Emergency Unit over the past 12 months, with 16 more patients attendi...
05/01/2026

We have seen a 3.6% increase in attendances to the Emergency Unit over the past 12 months, with 16 more patients attending per day during the winter months.

This limits the number of bed space available for those who attend in an emergency who require urgent life-threatening care to be seen as quickly as possible.

NHS 111 Wales is your first step if you are feeling unwell and not sure where to go for help.

Trained healthcare professionals can help you avoid unnecessary trips to A&E or your GP, reducing pressure on busy frontline services by directing you to the most appropriate service.

NHS 111 Wales is a free, 24/7 non-emergency healthcare advice service available to everyone in Wales online or on the phone.

The service is run by trained healthcare professionals who can provide expert advice and guide you to the right care.

šŸŒVisit https://orlo.uk/jNzRB
šŸ“žCall 111
šŸšØ If itā€™s a serious or life-threatening emergency, always call 999

Adam Watkins was 41 when he suffered a devastating stroke linked in no small way to his years of heavy smoking.It was a ...
05/01/2026

Adam Watkins was 41 when he suffered a devastating stroke linked in no small way to his years of heavy smoking.

It was a huge wake-up call for the Splott resident who was referred to Help Me Quit, a free and tailored support service on the Welsh NHS.

Just a few months on, Adam and his partner Laura have both given up smoking - and already seen dramatic improvements in their health (and their bank balance!).

Full story here https://orlo.uk/dK2sS

The holiday leftovers are gone, the Twiglets tub is empty, you might be thinking about that New Yearā€™s resolution to eat...
04/01/2026

The holiday leftovers are gone, the Twiglets tub is empty, you might be thinking about that New Yearā€™s resolution to eat healthier. If you are then we can help you out with a range of useful advice and support: https://orlo.uk/6nrcL

āž”ļø Recruitment EventJoin Our Theatre Team - Band 3 Theatre Assistant On the evening of 7 January 2026, Cardiff and Vale ...
04/01/2026

āž”ļø 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.

šŸ“… Date: 7th January 2026
šŸ•” Time: 5pm-7.30pm
šŸ“Place: Second Floor, Cochrane Building, University Hospital of Wales, CF14 4YU
Salary: NHS Agenda for Change Band 3

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

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

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

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

03/01/2026

Meet Ffion, Shannon and James, three Staff Nurses in the Critical Care Service. šŸ’™

Winter is a busy time in Critical Care. There are simple things you can do to help you and others stay well and avoid needing our care.

This month we are proud to spotlight Charlotte King, one of two Discharge Coordinators at the University Hospital of Wal...
02/01/2026

This month we are proud to spotlight Charlotte King, one of two Discharge Coordinators at the University Hospital of Wales. Charlotte's role involves foreseeing issues that could delay a patient's discharge and then resolving these before they arise. šŸ”¦

As a Discharge Coordinator, Charlotte describes her role as ā€˜promoting patient flow within the hospital, with the patient at heartā€™. She will typically look at patients admitted the previous night in the Emergency Unit and identify any problems which might prevent their journey and eventual discharge from the hospital. Then she will find ways to help resolve those issues.

ā€œIf a patient has any safeguarding concerns, problems with their packages of care, or even property issues, we'll try to find it and fix it. From admission to discharge, every patient's got a journey, and itā€™s looking for those who might have a troubled one and just trying to smooth it out as best as possible throughout their hospital stay. A lot of what we do is aimed at the smooth transfer from hospital to community.ā€

A large part of Charlotteā€™s time involves talking with patients and their families to find out what support they need. ā€œSo, I just ask: ā€˜What can we do to help you?ā€™ Do you know what you need to do to go home? And it's giving them a voice because it can be so confusing.ā€

It can sometimes lead to unexpected tasks. ā€œNot long ago I went out and had the locks changed at someone's house because they'd lost their keys and couldn't be discharged. I arranged the locksmith, and then we went out to the property to sort it. There's lots of things we do to help and promote a patientā€™s discharge, which is not strictly to do with the hospital.ā€

Charlotte works closely with ward managers throughout the hospital and talks with a host of community-based teams, such as the Community Resource Team, the local authority, social workers, care homes and housing officers. She laughs as she recalls a patientā€™s daughter telling her ā€˜Youā€™re very diplomaticā€™.

It is a multifaceted role, which also involves providing discharge training to staff, attending board rounds, data reporting to Welsh Government, improving processes and pathways but one that Charlotte is thriving in.

ā€œI really love it,ā€ she said. ā€œI love the busyness. I just try and deal with one thing. I sort that one thing out before I move on to the next. I like the fact that you're involved in everything and there's so much going on. It's really, really busy, but I like being busy, so it suits me down to the ground. And it is so rewarding.ā€

One of the initiatives that Charlotte has worked on is called ā€˜Reducing Time in Hospitalā€™. It encourages patients to ask their ward team ā€˜When can I go home?ā€™.
ā¬‡ļø To read more about this initiative click the link below

02/01/2026

A vaccination programme to protect young children against chickenpox is being rolled out in Wales from today šŸ›”ļø.

All children aged 12 to 18 months across the UK will be offered a vaccine for chickenpox - also known as Varicella ā€“ for the first time.

The vaccine will be offered in a two-dose programme at 12 and 18 months of age using a combined MMRV (measles, mumps, rubella and varicella) vaccine.

A catch-up programme for older children up to six-years-old will be offered later in the year.

Read more here: https://phw.nhs.wales/topics/immunisation-and-vaccines/mmr/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=public+health+wales&utm_term=01774776-ae2d-41e2-864f-bbf24c4dd298&utm_content=&utm_campaign=

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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.