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Latest News
12 Nov 2024
IRONMAN fundraiser for the Prop Appeal this November
Throughout November, patients and staff within the Neurological Rehabilitation Unit are challenging themselves to run, cycle, and swim – their very own IRONMAN! If you’d like to take part,…
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08 Nov 2024
Nuala Mahon is crowned Health Hero for November!
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity is pleased to announce Nuala Mahon, Immunisation Co-Ordinator has been crowned Health Hero for November. For years, Nuala has worked as an Immunisation Co-Ordinator,…
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01 Nov 2024
October Staff Lottery Winners
Many congratulations to October’s Staff Lottery winners, who have bagged themselves £1,000 each! Not yet a member? You can sign up here. 4th – Kath Fischer-Jenkins, Clinical Informaticist Midwife…
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31 Oct 2024
Prop Blue Tie Ball 2024
We are still on a high from our Prop Blue Tie Ball, and it’s time for a few thank yous!! To our sponsors, to our supporters, to all that…
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17 Oct 2024
Gareth Runs 500km in October
Throughout October, Cardiff and Vale UHB Finance colleague Gareth Jenkins is running 500 kilometres for Cardiff & Vale Health Charity. These challenges are all in memory of friend and…
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15 Oct 2024
Alex & Sarah Barnes Fundraise for the Rainbow Clinic
Everyone at Cardiff & Vale Health Charity would like to say a massive thank you to Alex and Sarah Barnes for their continued fundraising for the Rainbow Clinic! On…
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09 Oct 2024
Neal Jones is crowned Health Hero for October
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity is pleased to announce Neal Jones, Health Care Support Worker at Park Road Houses has been crowned Health Hero for October, in time to…
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24 Sep 2024
‘I’ve beaten cancer three times thanks to amazing hospital staff’
A mum-of-three who has beaten cancer three times has sung the praises of the “amazing” hospital staff who cared for her. Michaela Virgill, from Barry, was first diagnosed with…
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19 Sep 2024
Ceri Thomas is crowned Health Hero for September
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity is pleased to announce Ceri Thomas, Clerical Co-Ordinator, Lung Function and Sleep Apnoea Department has been crowned Health Hero for September. Working in the…
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12 Sep 2024
Generous donation from local Cardiff company, Services Design Solutions brings comfort to young people when they need it most.
With the generosity of Services Design Solution in Cardiff, young people in Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan will receive wellbeing packs to bring them comfort when they need it…
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11 Sep 2024
August for Allison – Done!
Throughout August, the wonderful teams at Bad Wolf, Screen Alliance Wales (SAW) and IJPR chose to raise money for our Breast Centre at University Hospital Llandough, where their friend…
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27 Aug 2024
Saving Lives in Cardiff
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is the focus of BBC’s six-part documentary series Saving Lives in Cardiff — and the first episode will air on Tuesday, 20 August….
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27 Aug 2024
Mark Powell is crowned Health Hero for August
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity is pleased to announce Mark Powell, Facilities Assistant Housekeeper, University Hospital Llandough has been crowned Health Hero for August. As Facilities Assistant Housekeeper, one…
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08 Aug 2024
Arts for Health and Wellbeing Double Down with Awards
In a remarkable celebration of creativity, collaboration, and community spirit, Cardiff & Vale Health Charity and its partners recently basked in the limelight at the prestigious 29th Arts &…
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30 Jul 2024
GlastonBARRY Tribute Music Fesitval
This year, Cardiff & Vale Health Charity were chosen as charity partners for the GlastonBARRY music festival event on Saturday 27th July 2024. Taking place in Romilly Park in…
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30 Jul 2024
Green Flag flying at Our Health Meadow
Environmental charity Keep Wales Tidy has unveiled this year’s Green Flag Award winners – the international mark of a quality park or green space. Our Health Meadow – Ein…
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23 Jul 2024
Dr Stuart Gray is crowned Health Hero for July
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity is pleased to announce Dr Stuart Gray, GP, Whitchurch Medical Centre has been crowned Health Hero for July. Dr Gray joined Whitchurch Medical Centre…
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03 Jul 2024
Nanny skydives in memory of Grandson
On a wonderfully sunny day in May, the Sparkes family ventured to Swansea for two highly-anticipated, adrenaline-filled skydives to help raise money in memory of beloved Henry Sparkes. At…
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20 Jun 2024
Yoga Session for the Pharmacy Team
Staff Lottery funding was recently secured to support a one-off yoga session for the Pharmacy Team at University Hospital Llandough. Following a period of vacancies, staff shortages, and the…
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20 Jun 2024
The Godwin Family Support Paediatric Cardiology
This week we welcomed regular fundraiser Hannah Godwin and her identical twin daughters Leia (pictured holding a teddy bear) and Thea to the Children’s Hospital for Wales. Hannah presented,…
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12 Jun 2024
Walkie Talkie: the new weekly walking group designed to get people talking about their mental health
Dispatch, this is PC Baggett, over. This is Dispatch, go ahead. Send the squad on their break. It’s time to walk and talk, over. Roger that, PC Baggett. Walkie…
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11 Jun 2024
SWIM; BIKE; RUN!
Paediatric Emergency Medicine Consultants are taking on the Cardiff Sprint Triathlon for colleagues in the Emergency Unit at University Hospital of Wales (UHW). Cardiff & Vale Health Charity were…
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07 Jun 2024
Valerie Jensen is crowned Health Hero for June
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity is pleased to announce Valerie Jensen, Welcome Team Volunteer, has been crowned Health Hero for June, coinciding with National Volunteer Week. Valerie is a…
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07 Jun 2024
Pentwyn CMHT Improvements
Staff Lottery funding has recently been granted to improve the staff rest areas for the Pentwyn Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT). Previous attempts by the team to create a…
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31 May 2024
SUPERDRAW WINNER ANNOUNCED
Congratulations to Kate Sharples from the Integrated Discharge Service, the winner of the £8,000 Superdraw! YOUR £1,000 MAY STAFF LOTTERY WINNERS ARE; Jaison James, Endoscopy Unit, UHL Paula Grainger,…
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24 May 2024
Christy Villaruz is crowned Health Hero for May
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity is pleased to announce Christy Villaruz, Senior Staff Nurse, has been crowned Health Hero for May. Christy is a Senior Staff Nurse within Critical…
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23 May 2024
Orchard Golf Society Supports Cardiology
The Orchard Golf Society recently made an incredibly kind donation of £1,800 to Cardiff & Vale Health Charity in support of Cardiology Services at University Hospital of Wales. The…
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23 May 2024
Information and Recognition Day Supported by the Staff Lottery
Staff Lottery funding recently supported the Information and Recognition Day delivered to the Mass Vaccination and Testing Team at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. The Mass Vaccination and…
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21 May 2024
Cycling challenge completed!
On 11th May, friends Morgan, Olly, Stephen and Frank took on the CarTen100 challenge and helped raise funds for Cardiff & Vale Health Charity. They had registered for the…
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16 May 2024
Mum fights Epilepsy by walking 100 miles this May
Kathryn Ball has taken on the impressive challenge of walking 100 miles throughout May, as part of Cardiff & Vale Health Charity’s ‘Walk This May’ campaign. She is raising…
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15 May 2024
Euro’s Sweepstake 2024
Will you pick the Men’s Euro 2024 Cup winner in support of Cardiff & Vale Health Charity? Download our handy template below and get your family, friends and colleagues…
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09 May 2024
Sam Davies Mural and Courtyard
Following the recent ‘Talking Point’ project, funded by Cardiff & Vale Health Charity’s Staff Lottery, a mural has been installed in Barry Hospital’s courtyard garden, along with improvements to…
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09 May 2024
Emma Grant braves the shave!
A big congratulations and well done to Emma Grant who braved the shave and cut her long locks to help raise money for dementia patients at University Hospital Llandough….
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09 May 2024
Prop Appeal Afternoon Tea 2024
A wonderful afternoon of tea, cake and laughter was had by all who attended the Prop Appeal’s Afternoon event at The Vista Lounge, Hugh James Building, Cardiff recently. A…
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02 May 2024
YOUR £1,000 APRIL STAFF LOTTERY WINNERS ARE
Lea England, Rhydlafar Unit, St. David’s Hospital Jayne Ryan, Medical staffing Co Ordinator, Hafan Y Coed Janine Jones-Pritchard, Ophthalmology, UHW Adele Cox, Pre Operative Assessment, UHW If you would…
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24 Apr 2024
Carole Anne Regan is crowned Health Hero for April
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity is pleased to announce Carole Anne Regan, Antenatal Clinic Midwife has been crowned Health Hero for April. Carole Anne is an Antenatal Clinic Midwife…
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11 Apr 2024
Fundraising in Memory of Henry Sparkes
Thank you to Jenna and Chris Sparkes who recently donated a large variety of tea, coffee, biscuits and other kitchen staples to help support families whose children are being…
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04 Apr 2024
YOUR £1,000 MARCH STAFF LOTTERY WINNERS ARE;
Jasmine Chung, Speech and Language Department, UHW Simon Pascoe, Cardiac Physiology, UHW Linda Willis, McMillan Clinical Psychology, UHW Velasco Dela Cruz Lourdes, Surgical Assessment, UHW Janet Llewellyn, Hafan y…
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28 Mar 2024
Spencer Gibson is crowned Health Hero for March!
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity is pleased to announce Spencer Gibson, Security Team Leader, has been crowned Health Hero for March. In December 2023, the Security team at the…
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28 Mar 2024
Llandough Nurses’ Association Donate Artwork
The Arts for Health and Wellbeing Programme and Cardiff & Vale Health Charity are delighted to receive two artworks by Sheila Moore, kindly donated by Llandough Nurses’ Association. Llandough…
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26 Mar 2024
GlastonBARRY Tribute Festival – 27th and 28th July 2024
This year, Cardiff & Vale Health Charity have been chosen as charity partners for the GlastonBARRY event on Saturday 27th July 2024. Based in Romily Park in Barry, the…
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22 Mar 2024
New Riser Recliner Chair for Vascular Rehabilitation Patients
With support from Cardiff & Vale Health Charity’s Bale Fund, a new riser recliner chair has been procured for vascular patients undergoing rehabilitation on Ward 1, Lakeside Wing, University…
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21 Mar 2024
Healthy Hearts for St Dwynwen
This week we welcomed students and representatives from Ton Yr Ywen Primary School who raised money as part of the Healthy Hearts for St Dwynwen event. We were delighted…
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14 Mar 2024
Charity Ball Supports the Louie Stokes Fund
Long-standing fundraiser, Lottie Stokes, recently hosted a charity ball in support of the British Heart Foundation and the Louie Stokes Fund at Cardiff & Vale Health Charity. Lottie began…
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07 Mar 2024
Art Commission for West 10
The PROP Appeal recently funded the commission of an artwork for the day room at Ward West 10, supporting brain injury rehabilitation patients. The painting was created by local…
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07 Mar 2024
Children and Youth Board Fundraising Team Skydive
The Children and Youth Board Fundraising Team have recently completed their long awaited skydive! After months of unpredictable weather, the group was finally able to fly through the sky,…
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07 Mar 2024
YOUR £1,000 FEBRUARY STAFF LOTTERY WINNERS ARE;
Bawandi Anand, B4 Neurology, UHW Rachel Smith, Accident & Emergency, UHW Kathleen Withers, Medicentre, UHW One winner would like to remain anonymous If you would like to apply for…
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06 Mar 2024
10YFan – 10 Climbs – 24 Hours – 1 Cause
One of our brilliant Breast Centre Appeal Committee Members, and long time Breast Centre Appeal supporter, Cariann Emanuelli, is taking on the challenge of all challenges this May! Along…
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29 Feb 2024
Stepping Stones
Staff Lottery funding was recently granted to support the printing of the Stepping Stones toolkit designed by the Live Well Co-Production Group. The Live Well Co-Production Group brings together…
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28 Feb 2024
Generous donation sees new addition to Our Health Meadow
Our Health Meadow has proven to be a haven for many patients, colleagues, visitors and the community, offering a calm green space to enhance the wellbeing of all those…
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28 Feb 2024
Andrew Crates is crowned Health Hero for February
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity is pleased to announce Andrew Crates, Ward Based Caterer at University Hospital Llandough, has been crowned Health Hero for February. Andrew has been described…
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23 Feb 2024
National Heart Month
In February, during National Heart Month, we’re shining a spotlight on fundraisers supporting the Paediatric Cardiology Fund at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. National Heart Month is about…
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22 Feb 2024
Zac and Carter Fundraise for Cardiology
Brothers Zac and Carter recently embarked on an inspiring journey this January, walking 234 kilometres – the equivalent of two ultra-marathons – to raise an impressive £340. What makes…
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08 Feb 2024
YOUR £1,000 JANUARY STAFF LOTTERY WINNERS ARE;
Samantha Skelton, Health & Safety, Woodland House Tara Kemble, Maternity Unit, UHW Marlene Jones, Community Midwifery, UHW Lynette Rowland, Maternity Unit, UHW Massive congratulations to the lucky Maternity Unit…
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25 Jan 2024
Stuart Cunningham is crowned Health Hero for January
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity is pleased to announce Stuart Cunningham, Admin Manager at the Clinical Research Group, has been crowned Health Hero for January. Stuart works within a…
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24 Jan 2024
Expressions of Interest go live on the sale of Rookwood Hospital
** EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST PERIOD HAS NOW CLOSED ** Cardiff & Vale Health Charity, the official charity of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, are working with NWSSP Specialist…
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18 Jan 2024
Environment Improvements in the Occupational Health Department
Staff Lottery funding was recently granted to the Occupational Health Department to improve and update the appearance of the staff waiting area. The Occupational Health Team provides information and…
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18 Jan 2024
Calon Chorus
Forget-me-not Chorus founded Calon Chorus in 2022 in partnership with the Arts for Health and Wellbeing Programme run by Cardiff & Vale Health Charity and Cardiff and Vale University…
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18 Jan 2024
Fundraising in memory of Benji Mallett-Williams
The Williams family have recently launched a fundraising campaign in memory of a beloved son, brother, friend, and colleague, Benji Mallett-Williams who sadly passed away on 25th December 2023,…
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11 Jan 2024
29 Ways to Fundraise This Leap Year
2024 is a Leap Year! With a whole extra day coming our way, why not use it to do something good? The Health Charity, supports all the wards, departments,…
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05 Jan 2024
December’s Staff Lottery winners are in!
YOUR £1,000 DECEMBER STAFF LOTTERY WINNERS ARE; Julie James, Patient Access, UHW Lisa Lindsay, Elderly Care Assessment Service, UHL Natalie Tooze, WEQAS. James Driscoll, Radiology University Hospital of Wales….
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05 Jan 2024
Cardiff Half Marathon 2024
New year, new challenge! Take on the iconic Cardiff Half Marathon this October 6th and help raise funds for your local hospitals. With your help, we can make a…
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04 Jan 2024
New Water Cooler at the North West Locality Offices
Staff Lottery funding was recently granted to the North West Locality Offices to procure a new water fountain, in an aim to keep the busy staff members hydrated and…
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19 Dec 2023
Suzanne Packer announced as new Breast Centre Appeal Patron
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity is delighted to announce that local Welsh Actor, Suzanne Packer, has agreed to become the new Patron of the Breast Centre Appeal. Cardiff &…
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14 Dec 2023
Run for Charli – Supporting the Better Life Fund
Thank you to Katie, Tom and Will, who organised the third Run for Charli event, rallying their community to participate in another 24-hour challenge. After last year’s success, they…
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14 Dec 2023
Staff Lottery Supports Nordic Walking Groups
Nordic Walking Groups were recently supported through Staff Lottery funding to purchase additional walking poles so that the walking sessions can be delivered across Cardiff and the Vale of…
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13 Dec 2023
Sue Friis-Jones is crowned Health Hero for December
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity is pleased to announce Sue Friis-Jones, Primary Care Support Manager, has been crowned Health Hero for December. Sue has worked in Cardiff and Vale…
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08 Dec 2023
⭐ SuperMegaDraw Winner ⭐
Gemma Maddern is our Staff Lottery SuperMegaDraw £23,000 winner! Gemma is an Occupational Therapist from the Cardiff Community Resource Team, and has been a loyal Staff Lottery member for…
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07 Dec 2023
Creative Workshops at Everywoman Festival
The Staff Lottery recently supported Beth Morris Workshops delivering a range of creative arts sessions at Everywoman Festival earlier this year at Insole Court, Cardiff. Everywoman Festival’s aim was…
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07 Dec 2023
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop 2023
The Christmas Wreath Making Workshop…was a hit! On the 28th November 2023 a Christmas Wreath Making Workshop took place at Aroma Café in Woodland House to raise money for…
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01 Dec 2023
Sam Cartwright Skydives for Our Health Meadow
The weather was finally on Sam Cartwright’s side to go ahead with his skydiving challenge. He soared through the air at Swansea Airfield in support of Our Health Meadow,…
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28 Nov 2023
Shine Bright Appeal 2023
On the evening of Wednesday 22nd November, the Health Charity visited University Hospital Llandough to launch the Shine Bright Appeal. To kick off the festive celebrations, Cogan Primary School…
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28 Nov 2023
Trudy Logue is crowned Health Hero for November
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity is pleased to announce Trudy Logue, Clinical Nurse Specialist, University Hospital of Wales, has been crowned Health Hero for November. Trudy works as an…
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20 Nov 2023
Rhydlafar Warriors Squat Challenge
The Rhydlafar Warriors are a team of Nurses and Therapists in the Rhydlafar Unit, St David’s Hospital. They have committed to do 20 squats per staff member at the…
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17 Nov 2023
HMP Cardiff Healthcare Department Improvements
Through a recently approved Staff Lottery bid, the Healthcare Department at HM Prison Cardiff underwent a transformation with the installation of welcoming wall vinyls in both staff and patient…
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09 Nov 2023
Cogan Primary School Children Support Our Health Meadow
The Llais Group and Reception children from Cogan Primary School recently raised funds to support Our Health Meadow, the innovative green space at University Hospital Llandough. The school children…
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08 Nov 2023
Our Health Meadow is runner-up in NHS Forest Awards
On Wednesday 18th October a conference was held online based on the theme of Trees and Woodlands within Healthcare sites. Established during the autumn of 2011, the NHS Forest’s…
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03 Nov 2023
Christopher Pizey is Fundraising for the Pelican Ward
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity extend their heartfelt thank you and wish the best of luck to Chris Pizey, who will be climbing Pen y Fan every day in…
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01 Nov 2023
Your £1,000 October Staff Lottery winners are in!
YOUR £1,000 OCTOBER STAFF LOTTERY WINNERS ARE; Jane Murphy, Medicine Clinical Board Grainne Scannell, Vale Community Resource Service. Barry Hospital Noreen Lewis, Neurosciences UHW Golnaz Akhgar Radiology UHW If…
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01 Nov 2023
Your £1000 September Staff Lottery winners are in!
YOUR £1,000 SEPTEMBER STAFF LOTTERY WINNERS ARE; Stacey Muggeridge. Ward A2. UHW Alexandra Wood. Cardiff and Vale Public Health Team. Woodland House. Charlotte Baily. T4 Neuro High Care Unit….
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31 Oct 2023
Jason Green is crowned Health Hero for October
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity is pleased to announce Jason Green, Security/Receptionist, servicing Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, has been crowned Health Hero for October. Always cheerful and…
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26 Oct 2023
Congratulations to the Fearless Skydivers
Following a few delays, the weather was finally on the side of these thrill-seeking fundraisers who recently took part in a charity skydive. Having woken up with some nervousness,…
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19 Oct 2023
Prop Blue Tie Ball Success
A little update on the PROP Blue Tie Ball following the fabulous event that was held on Friday 6th October. The Ball which was headline sponsored by Hugh James…
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12 Oct 2023
120 run the Cardiff Half 2023 in memory of Greg Lloyd
In the heart of Cardiff, on Sunday 1st October 2023, a dedicated team of 120 remarkable supporters embarked on a mission, not just as runners but as a living…
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12 Oct 2023
Cardiff Half Marathon 2023
Look at some of our amazing runners who took part in the Cardiff Half Marathon 2023 on Sunday 1st October! The atmosphere was unmatched for all participants who completed…
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28 Sep 2023
Peter is Running for Our Health Meadow
On Sunday 1st October 2023, the 20th Cardiff Half Marathon takes place across the city. As thousands of people are estimated to take part, we’re highlighting our inspiring runners….
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28 Sep 2023
Optometry Student Trip to Malawi
Optometry students, currently on placement at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, recently undertook a meaningful journey to Malawi, in South Eastern Africa. The lead tutor, Pete Hong, works…
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25 Sep 2023
Gwawr Davies-Jones is crowned Health Hero for September
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity is pleased to announce Gwawr Davies-Jones, Pharmacist and Pharmacy Superintendent/Owner of High Street Pharmacy Barry, servicing Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, has been…
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21 Sep 2023
Sponsored Walk in Memory of Greg Lloyd
The staff, families and children of the Alphabet Tree Day Nursery in Caerphilly have organised a sponsored walk in memory of the nursery’s co-owner Greg Lloyd. Greg was in…
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21 Sep 2023
Dementia Champion Recognition Awards
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity are thrilled to support the Cardiff and the Vale Dementia Champion Awards through the Staff Lottery fund. Organised by the Dementia Learning and Development…
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14 Sep 2023
Thank you to all our Cardiff Half Marathon 2023 Runners
We would like to wish all the runners participating in this year’s Cardiff Half Marathon the best of luck as you all set out on your journeys on Sunday…
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07 Sep 2023
Music and Art Sessions by Breathe Creative
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity and the Arts for Health and Wellbeing Programme are delighted to support the ‘Talking Point’ music and art project through the Staff Lottery fund….
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31 Aug 2023
YOUR £1,000 AUGUST STAFF LOTTERY WINNERS ARE;
Lee Humphreys, Commercial Services. Woodland House Dr Saffron Green, Maxillofacial Department. Dental Hospital. Claire Lacey, Pharmacy Technician, UHW One winner wishes to remain anonymous If you would like to…
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31 Aug 2023
Neuroners
Dedicated members of the Community Brain Injury Team will be running the Cardiff Half Marathon on 1st October 2023 to raise funds for the Prop Appeal that supports Brain…
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31 Aug 2023
Cardiff Half Marathon in memory of Greg Lloyd
A dedicated team of around 120 remarkable supporters will be completing the Cardiff Half Marathon on 1st October 2023 in loving memory of Greg Lloyd who passed away suddenly…
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31 Aug 2023
Congratulations to Rob Jones
Huge congratulations and thank you to Rob Jones who recently completed the Ellesmere 10k in support of the Better Life Fund, smashing his fundraising target and raising a fantastic…
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25 Aug 2023
Frailty and Dementia Simulation Equipment
We were recently delighted to support a project to provide training on the physical effects of frailty and dementia on the body, through the Staff Lottery fund. Training has…
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23 Aug 2023
Hazel’s Half Marathon – Giving Back to the Breast Centre
Following a devastating cancer diagnosis, Hazel has decided to run Cardiff Half Marathon to support the Breast Centre Appeal at the University Hospital of Llandough. Hazel is incredibly grateful for all the…
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22 Aug 2023
Sana & Aqsa’s Cardiff Half for Jannat
On Sunday 1st October 2023, the 20th Cardiff Half Marathon takes place across the city. As thousands of people are estimated to take part, we’re highlighting our inspiring runners….
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22 Aug 2023
Kelly Enticott is crowned Health Hero for August
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity is pleased to announce Kelly Enticott, Play Therapist at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, has been crowned Health Hero for August. Nominated by…
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17 Aug 2023
Staff Vegetable Growing Project
The Staff Lottery have been thrilled to support the recent Staff Vegetable Growing Project held at Our Health Meadow, University Hospital Llandough for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board…
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17 Aug 2023
South Asian Celebratory Afternoon 2023
We were recently delighted to support the South Asian Celebratory Afternoon 2023 through the Staff Lottery. The event was held on Friday 28th July 2023 at the Education, Culture…
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17 Aug 2023
Incredible support from Breast Centre patient, Rhian Griffiths
Last year we had the pleasure of providing fundraising support to a group of people from Estyn, the education and training inspectorate of Wales. They had arranged a series…
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15 Aug 2023
Agatha runs for Neurology
On Sunday 1st October 2023, the 20th Cardiff Half Marathon takes place across the city. As thousands of people are estimated to take part, we’re highlighting our inspiring runners….
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15 Aug 2023
Run, Jayne, Run!
On Sunday 1st October 2023, the 20th Cardiff Half Marathon takes place across the city. As thousands of people are estimated to take part, we’re highlighting our inspiring runners….
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14 Aug 2023
Ben runs for Headroom
On Sunday 1st October 2023, the 20th Cardiff Half Marathon takes place across the city. As thousands of people are estimated to take part, we’re highlighting our inspiring runners….
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04 Aug 2023
Your £1,000 July Staff Lottery Winners Are…
⭐Jason Langford, Porters, Llandough ⭐Rachel Jones, Ward A2 Medical Short Stay, UHW ⭐Marc Jones, Clinical Research Facilities, UHW ⭐Lesley Gronow, David Thomas Dialysis Unit, UHW Entry into the Staff Lottery is…
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27 Jul 2023
NHS Big Tea 2023
A number of our colleagues recently hosted their own NHS Big Tea events to celebrate our wonderful NHS turning 75, and to raise funds for Cardiff & Vale Health…
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20 Jul 2023
Owain & Hannah are Running Cardiff Half Marathon
This October, Owain and Hanna are taking on the Cardiff Half Marathon. Working in adult mental health at Hafan y Coed, University Hospital Llandough, Owain is running to help…
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20 Jul 2023
Calfyn Jones supports the Critical Care Ward
Calfyn Jones, a previous patient on the T4 Ward at the University Hospital of Wales, has recently very kindly donated £4,500.00 to express his gratitude to the staff who…
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18 Jul 2023
Welsh 3 Peaks – Hazel, Karon & Rob
Thank you to Hazel, Karon and Rob who recently completed the Welsh 3 Peaks to raise money for Cardiff & Vale Health Charity’s Breast Centre Appeal, Velindre Hospital and…
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11 Jul 2023
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07 Jul 2023
75 Years of the NHS
This week, Cardiff & Vale Health Charity and the Arts for Health and Wellbeing Team have been celebrating the NHS’ 75th birthday! To mark this phenomenal milestone, here’s what’s…
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07 Jul 2023
Michelle Fowler is crowned Health Hero for July!
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity is pleased to announce Michelle Fowler, Head of Patient Experience at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, has been crowned Health Hero for July….
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06 Jul 2023
YOUR £1,000 JUNE STAFF LOTTERY WINNERS ARE;
⭐Sharon Harvey, Cellular Pathology, UHW ⭐Beverly Pretty, Prepare Well Orthopaedic Team, Woodland House ⭐Michelle Thomas, Psychology, CRI ⭐Rebecca David, Rheumatology, UHW ⭐One winner wished to remain anonymous. Entry into…
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06 Jul 2023
Integrated Children’s Community Nursing Team Staff Celebration Event
A kind donation of £200 (+GiftAid) recently supported the Integrated Children’s Community Nursing Team (ICCNS) by providing refreshments during their Staff Celebration Event. The event’s aim was to celebrate…
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30 Jun 2023
Celebrating Our Health Meadow
On a gloriously sunny Thursday 15th June, Cardiff & Vale Health Charity with partners Down To Earth celebrated two and a half years of exciting progress at Our Health…
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20 Jun 2023
David Evans is crowned Health Hero for June
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity is pleased to announce David Evans, Multi Discipline Team Leader for Capital, Estates and Facilities of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, has been…
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14 Jun 2023
Adam Harcombe – From patient to hospital volunteer
The Voluntary Services Team at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (UHB) is delighted to welcome ex-patient and hospital fundraiser, Adam Harcombe to the team. Adam, who was an…
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14 Jun 2023
Charity Skydive
On the 12th August, “Children and Youth Board Fundraising Team ” will be Skydiving to raise money for the incredible Youth board and Children across Community Child Health. The…
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08 Jun 2023
Owain Wilkins runs the Stockholm Marathon
We’d like to say a huge thank you and congratulations to Owain Wilkins who ran the Stockholm Marathon on Saturday 3rd June, raising funds for the Haematology Unit at…
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08 Jun 2023
Sam Cartwright is skydiving for Our Health Meadow
Sam Cartwright, a colleague working at the Main Theatres at University Hospital of Wales, has decided to challenge himself to the ultimate adrenaline rush of a skydive. By fundraising…
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07 Jun 2023
Cardiff Half Marathon 2023
General entry tickets for Cardiff Half Marathon have officially sold out! We have limited charity spaces left, so don’t delay and sign up today! Celebrate the NHS turning 75…
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06 Jun 2023
Celebration at Our Health Meadow
On Thursday June 15th, come and join us at Our Health Meadow, University Hospital Llandough for a fun-filled day. With our partners Down to Earth, we’ll be showcasing what…
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02 Jun 2023
Greener Communities Fund to support Grow Cardiff
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity has been awarded a grant to support Grow Well, a green social prescribing project at therapeutic community garden sites across Cardiff. The grant is…
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01 Jun 2023
Thank you to Pam Propert
We’d like to say an enormous thank you to Pamela Propert for raising an amazing £515.70 in support of the Prop Appeal, which provides aid to individuals affected by…
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31 May 2023
SUPERDRAW WINNER ANNOUNCED!
YOUR £1,000 and £7,000 SUPERDRAW MAY STAFF LOTTERY WINNERS ARE; Congratulations to midwife Harriet Voyle, the winner of the £7,000 Superdraw in today’s draw. Thank you to Fiona Kinghorn,…
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26 May 2023
Sam Jones NHS@75 Skydive
To celebrate the NHS@75, Sam Jones, will be taking on the ultimate adrenaline rush in support of Cardiff & Vale Health Charity on Saturday 8th July 9th 2023. As…
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25 May 2023
Ayla Cosh is crowned Health Hero for May
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity is pleased to announce Ayla Cosh, Clinical Director of Cardiff and Vale Health Inclusion Service, has been crowned Health Hero for May. Ayla began…
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19 May 2023
Owain Wilkins Runs the Stockholm Marathon
Good luck to Owain Wilkins who is running the Stockholm Marathon on 3 June to raise money for the Haematology Unit, whose care for a wonderful and much missed…
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11 May 2023
Health & Wellbeing Fayre for the Vale of Glamorgan
Supported by the Staff Lottery, the Health & Wellbeing Fayre is being hosted on Tuesday 16th May at Barry Memorial Hall, and will be the first of its kind…
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11 May 2023
Update on the Welsh 3 Peaks Challenge for Martha’s Dancing Heart Campaign
Last year we announced that the wonderful team of 20 adventurers will be undertaking the Welsh 3 Peaks Challenge on 27th May 2023 to raise funds for Martha’s Dancing…
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10 May 2023
A Tea-rrific amount raised from Prop Afternoon Tea
A big thank you to everyone who attended our afternoon tea event at the Coal Exchange recently in support of The Prop Appeal! 103 guests were treated to a…
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04 May 2023
YOUR £1,000 APRIL STAFF LOTTERY WINNERS ARE;
Genessis Viola, Quality & Safety, Surgery, UHW William Bunce, Facilities, UHL Manuela Ragazan-Gardiazabal, T4 Neurosciences, UHW One winner to be notified. If you would like to join the Staff…
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26 Apr 2023
Join Our Team
We have an exciting and new opportunity to join the team! We’re recruiting a Communications Assistant. To find out more, and apply, visit https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/H9001-23-0085…
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21 Apr 2023
Faye Lougher is crowned Health Hero for April
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity is pleased to announce Faye Lougher, Discharge Coordinator, Integrated Discharge Service, has been crowned Health Hero for April. While working as a Discharge Coordinator…
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20 Apr 2023
‘Tredegarville’s Tales’ – Book of stories inspired by Cardiff Royal Infirmary
Made possible with Staff Lottery funding, and as part of the ‘Cardiff Royal Infirmary: People, Places, Future’ project, the Tredegarville School Church year 5 pupils were given an opportunity…
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13 Apr 2023
Comedy Workshops for the Service for High-Risk Eating Disorders
The Staff Lottery recently funded a project to provide an online comedy programme for the users of the Service for High-Risk Eating Disorders. The course was delivered by Dave…
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06 Apr 2023
YOUR £1,000 MARCH STAFF LOTTERY WINNERS ARE;
Natasha Music-Ellis, Cancer Services, UHW Amy Louise Mortimer, A1 Medicine, UHW Lisa Nottle, Cardiff Community Resource Team, NW Locality Offices Leysa Lovelock, Children’s Recovery, UHW Renjini Karakkad Ravindran, Lakeside…
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06 Apr 2023
Pottery Workshops for Hafan y Coed
The Staff Lottery Bids Panel have recently supported a bid to bring therapeutic pottery sessions delivered by the Occupational Therapy team and Cardiff Pottery Workshops to the Adult Rehab…
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04 Apr 2023
Gordon Jones – Running to support our Breast Centre Appeal
Gordon Jones is running his way to £2,000 to help raise funds for the fight against cancer and mental health awareness. Gordon has currently signed up to 8 events this year,…
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31 Mar 2023
Arts for MHSOP
The Staff Lottery Bids Panel recently supported a project to develop and advance a series of art sessions to deliver to the Mental Health Services for Older People (MHSOP)…
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16 Mar 2023
Olivia, Charlie and Anais are Skydiving for NHS at 75
We have received news of the first fundraisers who have signed up to Skydive for NHS at 75. Olivia, Charlie and Anais will be taking to the skies on…
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09 Mar 2023
YOUR £1,000 FEBRUARY STAFF LOTTERY WINNERS ARE;
David Dring, Ward T4, Neurology, UHW Elizabeth Davies, Dietetics, UHW Hannah Finn, Nutrition & Dietetics, UHW One winner remains to be notified If you would like to join the…
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03 Mar 2023
Jasamin Martin is crowned Health Hero for March!
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity is pleased to announce Jasamin Martin, Housekeeping Team Leader, has been crowned Health Hero for March. Working at Cardigan House, Jasamin has been hailed…
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01 Mar 2023
St David’s Day marks 40th anniversary of the first stem cell transplant performed in Wales
St David’s Day 2023 marks the 40th anniversary of the first stem cell transplant being performed in Wales on 1st March 1983. This was in a young woman suffering from chronic…
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21 Feb 2023
National Heart Month – Evan Price
For National Heart Month this February, we are sharing the inspiring stories of the Welsh Heart Families, and the amazing work of the Cardiology Department at Cardiff and Vale…
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16 Feb 2023
National Heart Month – Martha’s Dancing Heart Campaign
On January 2015, Martha Graham’s heart was racing at twice the normal speed when doctors decided to deliver her by emergency Caesarean at 35 weeks. Martha’s condition is Permanent…
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07 Feb 2023
YOUR £1,000 JANUARY STAFF LOTTERY WINNERS ARE;
Nicola Punter, WOD, Woodland House Allison Ellis, Diabetes Centre, UHW Sara Ham, General Surgery, UHW One winner wishes to remain anonymous If you would like to join the Staff…
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07 Feb 2023
National Heart Month – Leia Godwin
During National Heart Month, we are incredibly grateful for our amazing fundraisers who are continuously supporting the Cardiology Service at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. Leia Godwin was…
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03 Feb 2023
Joy Whitlock is crowned Health Hero for February
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity is pleased to announce Joy Whitlock, Head of Quality and Safety Improvement, has been crowned Health Hero for February. With a record of almost…
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02 Feb 2023
Nominate a Member of Staff for a Portrait
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity is proud to be working with established artists Harry Holland and Susannah Fiennes to mark 75 years of the NHS with a portrait of…
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13 Jan 2023
Laura Trustcott-Wright is crowned Health Hero for January
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity is pleased to announce Laura Trustcott-Wright, WellChild Parent Trainer Nurse, has been crowned Health Hero for January. Laura has been instrumental in bringing and…
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12 Jan 2023
A Year in Review for Cardiff & Vale Health Charity (2021-2022)
We are pleased to share our Year in Review video for 2021 -2022. Thank you to everyone who supported Cardiff & Vale Health Charity during this time, we couldn’t…
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30 Dec 2022
YOUR £1,000 DECEMBER STAFF LOTTERY WINNERS ARE;
Louise Colledge, Waiting List Validation. UHW Nia John, Children’s Centre, Llandough Hospital. Jenna Allsopp, District Nurses, Cardiff Royal Infirmary Roisin Kirby, Operational Services, UHW One winner wishes to remain…
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23 Dec 2022
Debbie Hendrickson is crowned Health Hero for December
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity is pleased to announce Debbie Hendrickson, Resuscitation Practitioner, UHB has been crowned Health Hero for December. Debbie began her journey at Cardiff and Vale…
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22 Dec 2022
Welsh 3 Peaks for Martha’s Dancing Heart Campaign
A team of 20 adventure-seekers will be completing the Welsh 3 Peaks Challenge on 27th May 2023 to raise funds for Martha’s Dancing Heart Campaign. The team will be…
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22 Dec 2022
Art for SARC – Phase 2
Earlier this year, the Staff Lottery Bids Panel supported a bid to brighten up the space of Ynys Saff at the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) at Cardiff Royal…
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22 Dec 2022
Staff Wellbeing Space at the Cochrane Library
The Staff Lottery Bids Panel recently supported a project to improve the environment of the newly created staff wellbeing area in the Cochrane Library at University Hospital Llandough. Cardiff…
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20 Dec 2022
The Red Dragon Has Landed At The Paediatric Emergency Unit, UHW
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity recently attended a small gathering to launch the new and improved areas of the Paediatric Emergency Unit at University Hospital Wales. The enhancements to…
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13 Dec 2022
Artwork at the Neuro Rehabilitation Centre in Memory of Jan
A vinyl print has been created for display at the Neuro Rehabilitation Centre in memory of Janice Davies. Jan’s daughter Sarah, and family, raised the funds for the print…
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08 Dec 2022
Headroom Voyage to Recovery 2023
Good luck to the team from Headroom who are fundraising to support the Headroom Voyage to Recovery 2023. Headroom is an Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) service within Cardiff…
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01 Dec 2022
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop Fundraising Event
A Christmas Wreath Making Workshop was organised by Cardiff & Vale Health Charity to raise funds for the Arts for Health and Wellbeing Programme on Wednesday 23rd November 2022….
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01 Dec 2022
Dro Da Dros Rhian/Rhian’s Ramble
Some of the Breast Centre and Fundraising team recently had the pleasure of meeting Breast Centre patient Rhian Griffiths and her colleague Catherine Evans from Estyn, the education and…
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29 Nov 2022
Festive Cheer
With the festive season now just around the corner, join us on 9th December, spreading Christmas cheer across Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. We invite you to wear…
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29 Nov 2022
Jamie Bishop is crowned Health Hero for November
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity is pleased to announce Jamie Bishop, Health Care Support Worker, UHW has been crowned Health Hero for November. Described as continually going above and…
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25 Nov 2022
YOUR £22,000 SUPERMEGADRAW, STAFF LOTTERY WINNER IS…. TAMMIE CLEMETT
Tammie, a nurse from Anwen Ward, was absolutely blown away by the wonderful news she received today and was full of emotions. After being a lottery member for a…
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24 Nov 2022
Daniel Scarr completes the Cardiff Half Marathon 2022 in support of the Haematology Department
Daniel Scarr, along with his brother Elliott Scarr, completed the Cardiff Half Marathon 2022 on 2nd October. They raised nearly £4,000 in support of the Haematology Department at the…
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24 Nov 2022
Starbucks donate items to support Wellbeing Initiatives
Staff from the local Starbucks store have recently donated items to Cardiff & Vale Health Charity. A selection of reusable cups, totes, and bamboo sets will be given out…
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24 Nov 2022
Amateur Swimmer into Ultra-Competitor
When Rob Morris signed up to Ironman Wales it was a struggle to complete a few lengths. In true Ironman spirit, he transformed from an amateur swimmer to an…
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17 Nov 2022
John Rees is raising funds in support of the NET Fund
On Saturday 12th November, John Rees took part in the MoRun to raise funds for the new Neuroendocrine Cancer (NET) Fund, with wife Sarah Rees and the landlord of…
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17 Nov 2022
24Hrs4Charli Challenge for Better Life Fund
A huge congratulations to Will Millis and Tom Millis for completing 24Hrs4Charli by running the Richard Burton 10k route continuously for 24 hours and raising the fantastic amount of…
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16 Nov 2022
People Health and Wellbeing Service Is Refurbished
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity have recently been working with the People Health and Wellbeing Service at University Hospital Wales to provide a fresh new look to the department….
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09 Nov 2022
Neuroendocrine Cancer Fund
The South Wales NET Service provides care for people living in the Cardiff and Vale, Aneurin Bevan, Swansea Bay, Cwm Taf Morgannwg, Hywel Dda and Powys Health Board areas,…
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04 Nov 2022
Nominate for a Portrait
On 5th July 2023 the NHS celebrates 75 years of service. It’s our hard-working staff who make the NHS, so to celebrate this milestone renowned artist Harry Holland will…
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02 Nov 2022
Masquerade Halloween Ball in aid of the Prop Appeal
A little update on the Masquerade Halloween Ball following the amazing event that was held on Friday 28th October. The Ball was held in aid of the Prop Appeal…
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01 Nov 2022
YOUR £1000 OCTOBER STAFF LOTTERY WINNERS ARE:
Charlotte Thomas, Community Midwife. David Salter, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Park Road House Zoe Thompson, School Nurse, Ysgol y Deri Special School. New member – Catherine Peel, Innovation and Improvement. Woodland…
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31 Oct 2022
Ward Based Gyms Installed at Hafan Y Coed
During the Covid-19 pandemic, staff at Hafan Y Coed, a specialist mental health unit, at University Hospital Llandough, applied for funding from NHS Charities Together through Cardiff & Vale…
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25 Oct 2022
YOUR £1000 SEPTEMBER STAFF LOTTERY WINNERS ARE:
Peter Chetnik. Elm Ward, UHW. Helen Paine. Research and Development, UHW. Susan Mogford. SSSU, UHW Two winners to remain anonymous. If you would like to join the Staff Lottery,…
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24 Oct 2022
Environment Improvements at the Antenatal Clinic – University Hospital Llandough
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity team have recently supported a project to improve the environment of the Antenatal Clinic at University Hospital Llandough where the Rainbow Clinic is also…
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19 Oct 2022
Cardiff Half Marathon 2022 and London Marathon 2022
Look at some of the amazing runners who took part in the Cardiff Half Marathon 2022 and London Marathon 2022 on Sunday 2nd October! The sun was shining, and…
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07 Oct 2022
Jonathan Aver is crowned Health Hero for October
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity is pleased to announce Jonathan Aver, Senior Capital Construction Officer, UHB has been crowned Health Hero for October. Jonathan has been hailed as someone…
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06 Oct 2022
Birthing Aids Purchased for the Midwifery Led Unit
Funding from NHS Charities Together supported Cardiff & Vale Health Charity to purchase birthing aids for the Midwifery Led Unit during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The items purchased included two…
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04 Oct 2022
Occupational Health Gets A Fresh New Look
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity have recently worked with People Health and Wellbeing Services at University Hospital Wales to provide a more comforting environment for colleagues. Provided with funds…
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29 Sep 2022
Congratulations to Liz Powell on her Skydive!
Congratulations to Liz Powell who took to the skies to complete her skydive in support of the Renal Unit! Proving you are never too old to jump from 12,000…
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28 Sep 2022
Welsh Transplant Team at the 2022 British Transplant Games
Funding has been granted by the Charitable Funds Committee to support the Welsh Transplant Team of local transplant patients to participate in the British Transplant Games over the next…
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28 Sep 2022
Commemorative Quilt on display at Barry Hospital
A local community group ‘Scrub a Dub Dub Penarth | Facebook have very kindly offered Cardiff and Vale University Health Board the opportunity of displaying their beautiful commemorative quilt,…
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23 Sep 2022
The Post of a Digital Inclusion Lead at the Recovery and Wellbeing College Extended
During the Covid-19 Pandemic, funding from NHS Charities Together supported Cardiff & Vale Health Charity to create a post for a Digital Inclusion Lead at the Recovery and Wellbeing…
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22 Sep 2022
Keith Magorimbo is crowned Health Hero for September
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity is pleased to announce Keith Magorimbo, IT Service Desk Manager, has been crowned Health Hero for September. Keith has been in his role for…
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22 Sep 2022
Cardiff Royal Infirmary Timeline; 200 Years of Organised Healthcare Being Provided in the South and East Cardiff Locality Area
Through funding from the Staff Lottery at Cardiff & Vale Health Charity, the Arts for Health and Wellbeing Programme are proud to create a timeline to reflect 200 years…
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20 Sep 2022
Irene Hicks and team reach £200,000 fundraising target!!
Back in 2019 we celebrated the success of Irene Hicks and team, a fabulous group of people, for raising just over £100,000 for our Breast Centre Appeal. Fast forward…
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20 Sep 2022
54321 Cymru Charity Cycle Challenge
Gerry Stacey is a long-term fundraiser for our Breast Centre Appeal, and has been supporting us since 2017 after his wife, Maxene, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016. …
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20 Sep 2022
Breast Centre Patient takes on the Great North Run!
On Sunday 11th September 2022, Breast Centre patient Claire Halliday completed the world-famous Great North Run and chose to support Cardiff & Vale Breast Centre Appeal in the process. …
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07 Sep 2022
YOUR £1000 AUGUST STAFF LOTTERY WINNERS ARE:
Angharad Williams. Critical Care Research, UHW. Alison Ellis. Diabetes, UHW. Julie Adamson. Operational Services, Llandough Hospital. One winner to remain anonymous. If you would like to join the Staff…
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01 Sep 2022
Penarth District Nursing Team Wellbeing Summer Project
The Staff Lottery Bids Panel were delighted to support the Penarth District Nursing Team with their bid for the Wellbeing Summer Project to add a new sitting area for…
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01 Sep 2022
Mollart Resolven Division are raising funds for the All Wales Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre
The team at Mollart Resolven Division have recently climbed Pen Y Fan to raise funds for All Wales Adult Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Centre. They made their journey on Friday…
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31 Aug 2022
Claire takes on The Great North Run
Claire Halliday will take part in the world’s largest half marathon, The Great North Run this September. Claire is a Breast Centre patient who has chosen to do the…
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26 Aug 2022
Much Appreciated Items Funded to Multiple Departments through NHS Charities Together
A number of kitchen and wellbeing items were granted to departments across Cardiff and Vale UHB during the COVID-19 Pandemic through funding from NHS Charities Together to improve staff…
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25 Aug 2022
Art for SARC
The Staff Lottery Bids Panel recently approved a bid to brighten up the space of Ynys Saff at the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) at Cardiff Royal Infirmary in…
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24 Aug 2022
The NHS Big Gig
On Saturday 20th August the Arts for Health and Wellbeing team ran the NHS Big Gig to raise funds for the Arts for Health and Wellbeing Programme at Cardiff…
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17 Aug 2022
Outdoor Cinema
On Sunday 14th August, Cardiff & Vale Health Charity hosted an outdoor cinema event at Our Health Meadow. Despite the soaring temperatures of the heatwave, many came along to…
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11 Aug 2022
Maternity Summer Sports Day Supported by the Staff Lottery Bids Panel
The Staff Lottery Bids Panel recently approved a bid to fund sports equipment for a Maternity Summer Sports Day organised by Obstetrics Unit. Maternity Services have recently been under…
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11 Aug 2022
Hafod employees raise £4,000 for Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
Employees of Hafod, a housing, support and care provider based in South Wales, have raised over £4,000 for Cardiff & Vale Health Charity, specially, the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit…
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11 Aug 2022
Spinal Rehabilitation Gym Transformed with Motivational Artwork
A joint funded project was recently granted by the Staff Lottery Bids Panel and the Morgan Legacy Fund to transform the walls of the Spinal Rehabilitation Gym at University…
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09 Aug 2022
Amanda Whiles is crowned Health Hero for August
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity is pleased to announce Amanda Whiles, Reconditioning Technician, South Wales Posture and Mobility Service, has been crowned Health Hero for August. Amanda is a…
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04 Aug 2022
MHSOP Therapies Musical Garden Launch Party
With funding granted by the Staff Lottery Bids Panel, the Mental Health Services for Older People (MHSOP) garden has been transformed into an inviting and interactive space for patients…
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04 Aug 2022
YOUR £1,000 JULY STAFF LOTTERY WINNERS ARE;
Nickie Beynon, Llandough centre for specialist spinal and neurological Rehabilitation, Llandough Hospital Kate Morris, PCIC, Woodland House Christine Delahay, South Crisis Team, Hafan y Coed, UHL Rachel Banks, Physiotherapy,…
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28 Jul 2022
The Staff Lottery Bids Panel Supports the Specialist Services Staff Recognition Event
The Staff Lottery Bids Panel recently approved a bid to support the Specialist Services Recognition Event, which was delayed for a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The funds…
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28 Jul 2022
Free Ice Cream Helps Staff Beat the Heat
To say thank you to staff at the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board hospital sites who had to work during the recent heatwave, the Staff Lottery Bids Panel…
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28 Jul 2022
David Boyce is participating in the NHS 5k – Do It Your Way event
David Boyce will be participating in the NHS 5k – Do It Your Way event this Sunday, 31st July to raise funds for Cardiff & Vale Health Charity. Back…
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28 Jul 2022
Staff Bake-Off
To celebrate the NHS’ 74th birthday, on 25th July Multi Professional Rehabilitation Assistant and Wellbeing Champion, Natalie McCulloch, organised a staff bake-off at the Stroke Rehabilitation Centre, University Hospital…
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28 Jul 2022
Furnishing a Skype Room for Willow Ward during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Funding from NHS Charities Together made it possible for Cardiff & Vale Health Charity to support Willow Ward with their request to furnish a room that staff could use…
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27 Jul 2022
Cycle Challenge – London to Paris
Huge congratulations to Drs Biju Mohamed and Govind Menon, two Geriatricians working in Cardiff and Vale UHB, who completed the cycle from London to Paris in the recent heatwave…
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22 Jul 2022
Items Provided to Improve Patient and Staff Wellbeing in the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Department
Funding from NHS Charities Together was granted through Cardiff & Vale Health Charity to fulfil a request from the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Department, to provide them with…
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21 Jul 2022
Jason’s Fundraising Challenges
Jason Vowles, the Digital Communications Officer from our very own Communications, Arts, Health Charity and Engagement Team, will be completing multiple challenges to raise funds for Children and Adolescent…
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20 Jul 2022
Six Fold Away Z-Beds Gifted to the Palliative Care Department
During the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Palliative Care Department requested six fold away z-beds through Cardiff & Vale Health Charity with funding from NHS Charities Together. Previously, families who were…
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08 Jul 2022
Refurbished Courtyard for the Community Nutrition and Dietetic Service
With funding from NHS Charities Together, Cardiff & Vale Health Charity have supported the refurbishment of the courtyard for the Community Nutrition and Dietetic Service at Riverside Health Centre….
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07 Jul 2022
Horatio’s Garden Launch
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board alongside its official charity, Cardiff & Vale Health Charity, celebrated the opening of Horatio’s Garden in the Spinal Injury and Neuro Rehabilitation Centre…
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07 Jul 2022
Rachel Lloyd-Davies is crowned Health Hero for July
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity is pleased to announce Rachel Lloyd-Davies, Deputy Ward Manager SRC, has been crowned Health Hero for July. Rachel is a Deputy Ward Manager at…
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30 Jun 2022
YOUR £1,000 JUNE STAFF LOTTERY WINNERS ARE;
Iona Buchanan, Paediatric Critical Care, Noah’s Children Hospital Megumi Baba, Paediatric Palliative Care, Community Donna Spillane, Concerns, UHW Paul Price, Hafan y Coed, UHL The Staff Lottery supports staff…
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27 Jun 2022
Activity and Care Items Introduced to Multiple Wards by Natalie McCulloch through Funding from NHS Charities Together
Activities Co-Ordinator, Natalie McCulloch applied for funds through Cardiff & Vale Health Charity to introduce a range of care and activity items to improve the wellbeing of patients on…
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24 Jun 2022
Andrea Drury is raising funds for Cardiology in memory of Toby Carrington
Andrea Drury has been fundraising for Cardiff & Vale Health Charity’s Cariology Fund, all the way from Sydney, Australia! All funds raised are in memory of Mr Toby Carrington,…
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24 Jun 2022
The Staff Lottery Bids Panel Supports Project to Provide Additional Seating at CRI
The Staff Lottery Bids Panel were delighted to support a bid to install three fold-up seats along the long corridor of Cardiff Royal Infirmary, in an aim to improve…
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23 Jun 2022
Strictly Top Dancer is back…..
One of the many events that was affected by COVID-19 was our Strictly Top Dancer 2020 event. This annual event raises money to support the Breast Centre Appeal at…
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23 Jun 2022
Cwmtawe 7s raise funds for Rainbow Clinic, UHL
On Friday 17th June, Cardiff and Vale Health Charity attended Cwmtawe 7s golf club presentation evening at Pontardawe Golf Club. The swelteringly sunny day was spent with several teams…
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23 Jun 2022
The Staff Lottery Bids Panel Supports a Bid to Provide an Outdoor Bench to Staff
The Staff Lottery Bids Panel recently approved a bid to provide the staff at the UHB daytime services call centre based in the old Barry leisure centre with a…
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21 Jun 2022
Our Health Meadow receives prestigious award!
Our Health Meadow at University Hospital Llandough has received a Building with Nature Full Award*, the first of its kind in Wales! The Building with Nature Standards provide planners…
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17 Jun 2022
Update on Robert’s fundraising for the Major Trauma Team
Back in March 2022 we received news of Robert Morris signing up to Ironman Tenby 2022, to raise funds for the Major Trauma Team who saved his daughters life….
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14 Jun 2022
Meryl Hosapian is crowned Health Hero for June
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity is pleased to announce Meryl Hosapian, has been crowned Health Hero for June. Meryl has been described by her colleagues as having the most…
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10 Jun 2022
Therapies Musical Garden Project Supported by the Staff Lottery
Mental Health Services for Older People (MHSOP) began a project to transform their inpatient garden into an inviting, stimulating and relaxing area that patients would enjoy and utilise as…
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10 Jun 2022
Purchases Across the Health Board to Allow Patients to Have a More Comfortable and Efficient Experience
Funding from NHS Charities Together has supported Cardiff & Vale Health Charity to purchase several new items across multiple Health Board Departments to contribute to a more comfortable and…
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08 Jun 2022
Big Jubilee Tea
Over the long bank holiday weekend, the country celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, and so did we! To mark this special occasion, we sent 80 Jubilee boxes to our…
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06 Jun 2022
Dental Sterilisation and Disinfection Unit Staff Room Refurbished
The Dental Sterilisation and Disinfection Unit were granted a section of new furniture through funding from NHS Charities together to enhance the unit’s staff room. The Dental Sterilisation and…
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31 May 2022
YOUR £6,000 MAY STAFF LOTTERY SUPERDRAW WINNER IS: IAN EVANS
The Staff Lottery SuperDraw took place on Friday 27th May 2022. The lucky winner of the £6,000 May SuperDraw 2022 is Ian Evans – Dental Service, St David’s Hospital…
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30 May 2022
Grow Well Furthers its Programme to Offer Patients Therapeutic Community Gardening Sessions
Grow Well is the flagship community social prescribing project in the South West Cardiff Primary Care Cluster. The Cluster’s social prescribing pathway, into which Grow Well is embedded, enables…
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27 May 2022
Employment of a Digital Inclusion Lead at the Recovery and Wellbeing College
The Cardiff and Vale Recovery & Wellbeing College provides free educational courses on a range of mental health, physical health and wellbeing topics. With the majority of courses unexpectedly…
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20 May 2022
David Bray is crowned our Health Hero for May
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity is pleased to announce David Bray, Nurse, has been crowned Health Hero for May. David has worked on Cardiac Intensive Care at University Hospital…
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19 May 2022
CARTEN 2022 Riding High!
Earlier this year, the organisers of CARTEN100 2022 very kindly offered Cardiff & Vale Health Charity a couple of free places for the annual Cardiff to Tenby Cycle ride….
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17 May 2022
Debs’ Triple Challenge for the Breast Centre Appeal
Inspirational supporter and patient of the Breast Centre, Debs Harris, has recently finished her ‘Triple Challenge’ all raising funds for the Cardiff & Vale Health Charity’s Breast Centre Appeal….
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13 May 2022
Operating Department Practitioners Day
On 14th May it’s National Operating Department Practitioners Day, and we’re delighted to have supported our operating theatre colleagues. The Staff Lottery Bids Panel have agreed to provide funds…
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13 May 2022
Outdoor Staff Havens for Cardiff and Vale UHB Staff
Following the extreme pressures on our NHS colleagues over the past 2 years, we have listened carefully to comments and suggestions from UHB staff who have expressed the need…
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13 May 2022
New Patient Experience Support Workers Recruited During the COVID-19 Pandemic
With funding from NHS Charities Together, the Patient Experience Team were able to recruit more Patient Experience Support Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic to assist with facilitating virtual visiting…
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12 May 2022
International Nurses Day
On 12th May it’s International Nurses Day, and we’re proud to have supported the celebrations happening over our UHB sites today. Across our General Surgery and Trauma & Orthopaedics…
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10 May 2022
New Wax Baths for the Welsh Paediatric Rheumatology Service
The Staff Lottery Bids Panel recently approved a bid to provide new wax baths for the Welsh Paediatric Rheumatology Service. The Welsh Paediatric Rheumatology Service is a newly established…
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05 May 2022
YOUR £1,000 APRIL WINNERS ARE;
Christine Biddlecombe, District Nursing, CRI,Ellen Rees, Radiology, UHW,Lisa Noman, Raid Response Team, UHW,Clare Foley, Hamadryad Centre, Butetown Health CentreOne winner wishes to remain anonymous The Staff Lottery Bids Panel…
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04 May 2022
International Day of the Midwife
On 5th May we celebrate International Day of the Midwife, and this year Cardiff & Vale Health Charity are proud to support the Obs and Gynae department at University…
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03 May 2022
The Staff Lottery Bids Panel Supports the Dementia Darnings Project
The Staff Lottery Bids Panel recently supported a project to bring artist Jenni Dutton to exhibit the ‘Dementia Darnings’ at the Hearth Gallery in University Hospital Llandough, and her…
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01 May 2022
Simone’s Charity Challenges
Head of Cardiff & Vale Health Charity and Arts for Health and Wellbeing Programme, Simone Joslyn is passionate about the wellbeing of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board’s staff…
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29 Apr 2022
Claire Nokes Invitational Golf Day
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity’s, Prop Appeal was privileged to be part of The Claire Nokes Invitational Golf Day, with a fabulous turnout which demonstrates how highly Dr Len…
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13 Apr 2022
Victoria Hicks is crowned Health Hero for April
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity is pleased to announce Victoria Hicks, Ward Sister, has been crowned Health Hero for April. During the pandemic, Vicky worked tirelessly to keep her…
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11 Apr 2022
CancerPal Care Boxes – Supporting patients with Breast Cancer
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity are delighted to announce a collaboration between our Breast Centre Appeal and CancerPal, an organisation that provides Care Boxes and products to help ease…
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08 Apr 2022
Big Jubilee Tea
It’s time to don your crown, bring out the fine china, and par-tea like royalty for the Big Jubilee Tea. This June, we’re celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and…
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01 Apr 2022
YOUR £1,000 MARCH STAFF LOTTERY WINNERS ARE;
Megan Davis, CMHT, CRI, Saidu Hassan Dumbuya, Patient Access, UHW, Catherine Bickerton, Flying Start, Rachel Armitage, PCIC, Woodland House The Staff Lottery supports staff across Cardiff and Vale by…
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01 Apr 2022
Stacey is Running the Vale Ultra Marathon to Raise Funds for the Paediatric Diabetes Fund
Stacey McIntyre (Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse) will be running the Vale of Glamorgan Ultra Marathon in April to support the Paediatric Diabetes Fund. Stacey was going to be joined…
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31 Mar 2022
Gifts in Wills: The Positive Impact of Our Health Meadow
Each year, our incredible Gifts in Wills donors help us with funding state of the art facilities that support patient and staff wellbeing, and provide volunteering opportunities. A previous…
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29 Mar 2022
Catherine Longree is skydiving in support of the Diabetes Team
Catherine Longree will be taking part in the NHS Big Jump by skydiving on the 15th May to fundraise for the Paediatric Diabetes Team. Catherine’s son, David, was diagnosed…
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25 Mar 2022
Nathaniel Cars help Health Charity Go Green
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity were thrilled to be invited to the Wales Football Association grounds beside the Vale Resort on Tuesday 22nd March where we met Health Charity…
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24 Mar 2022
Cathy May’s mural brings life to the Cardiac Physiology Department
A new mural was recently completed in the Cardiac Physiology Department by local artist Cathy May, funded by Cardiff & Vale Health Charity’s Cardiac Fund. The project originally started…
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24 Mar 2022
In-Memory Artworks Kindly Donated by Eve Hart
Artist, Eve Hart, has generously gifted the Arts for Health and Wellbeing Programme five beautiful artworks in memory of her husband and the care he received at University Hospital…
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24 Mar 2022
Heritage ‘Wall of Life’ at Barry Hospital!
After a project spanning well over 2 years of work which has been hindered by the pandemic, we are delighted that the Barry Hospital Heritage Project has now been…
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18 Mar 2022
Spaces within the Cardiology Department Transformed with a Fresh Look
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity were delighted to collaborate with the Cardiology Directorate to give a fresh look to the spaces within the Cardiology Department at the University Hospital…
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17 Mar 2022
Free Wills Month
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity have partnered with Farewill to offer a limited number of free wills for our supporters, with an option to leave a gift in your…
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11 Mar 2022
Katherine Ronchetti is crowned Health Hero for March
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity is pleased to announce Katherine Ronchetti, Highly Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist, has been crowned Health Hero for March. Kath has over 20 years experience in…
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09 Mar 2022
Health Charity Water Bottles now available across Aroma cafes
The Cardiff & Vale Health Charity water bottles are now available to purchase for just £5 at your local Aroma! They are perfect for when you’re on the go,…
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04 Mar 2022
Robert Morris is fundraising for the Major Trauma Team
Robert Morris will be taking part in Ironman Tenby 2022 to raise funds for the Major Trauma Team who saved his daughters life. In a life-threatening accident, Emmie (2…
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03 Mar 2022
YOUR £1,000 FEBRUARY STAFF LOTTERY WINNERS ARE;
Jemma Hassell-Wilkes, Metabolic Medicine, UHW. Neil Britton, Radiology, UHL. Katie Neate, Assessment Unit. UHW. Allison Jenkins, A7, UHW The next £6,000 SuperDraw will take place on Friday 25th May…
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03 Mar 2022
Wall Glamour for the Pelvic Health Service
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity and the Arts for Health and Wellbeing Programme have been delighted to support the team from the Pelvic Health Service, now based at Barry…
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01 Mar 2022
Liz Powell is taking part in the Big NHS Jump in aid of the Renal Unit
Liz and her husband Russ married in 2017 after both being widowed in the early 2000s. Unfortunately, they found out that Russ needed dialysis which meant he required a…
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25 Feb 2022
Ifan Owens makes a pledge to support ICU
After suffering a serious head injury, and being in a coma for a month in 2018, Ifan Owens has been giving back to the Intensive Care Unit to show…
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25 Feb 2022
Daniel Bould is crowned Health Hero for February
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity is pleased to announce Daniel Bould, Health Care Support Worker, has been crowned Health Hero for February. Known to all as Dan the Man,…
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24 Feb 2022
Go the Distance with Adam campaign raises over £16,056
Adam Harcombe, his dad Andrew, mum Karen, and sister Darcey visited UHW this week, and presented a check for £150 to support B4 Neurology. It is in addition to…
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24 Feb 2022
Prop Appeal Afternoon Tea Event
A wonderful afternoon of tea, cake and laughter was had by all who attended the Prop Appeal’s Afternoon event at The Coal Exchange Hotel recently. A huge thank you…
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18 Feb 2022
The Crisp Packet Recycling Scheme is Closing
As part of the ongoing strategy to reduce waste across Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Capital, Estates and Facilities Team introduced recycling bins for crisp packets back in November…
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18 Feb 2022
Specialist Dysphagia Equipment Provided to the Speech and Language Therapy Patients
The Staff Lottery Bids Panel recently supported a project to provide specialist cups and straws to the residents of Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan who struggle with dysphagia…
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15 Feb 2022
Music and Arts for Health and Wellbeing at Barry Hospital
As part of Cardiff & Vale Health Charity’s ‘First Impressions’ Project at Barry Hospital, we were able to fund Ruth Bradshaw, Music and Arts for Health and Wellbeing Facilitator,…
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10 Feb 2022
The Palliative Care team raise £500 at the Taffs Well Christmas Fayre
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity would like to say a huge thank you to the Palliative Care team. They raised over £500 at the Taffs Well Christmas Fayre to…
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07 Feb 2022
Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month With Art
Every year, February is celebrated as LGBTQ+ History month, and we at Cardiff & Vale Health Charity and The Arts for Health and Wellbeing Programme are proud to stand…
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03 Feb 2022
YOUR £1,000 JANUARY STAFF LOTTERY WINNERS ARE;
Jayne Somers, Maternity. UHW. Emma Wakefield, Paediatric Cardiology, Cardigan House, UHWJoy John, T4. UHWAlyson Chambers, Finance, UHW The Staff Lottery supports staff across Cardiff and Vale by creating new…
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21 Jan 2022
Birchbox donations for Mass Vaccination Centres
Over Christmas, Birchbox donated their subscription boxes to the staff tirelessly working at the Mass Vaccination Centres across Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. Birchbox is an online monthly subscription service that offers…
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21 Jan 2022
Jen Thomas is crowned Health Hero for January
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity is pleased to announce Jen Thomas, Specialist Nurse for Children Looked After, has been crowned Health Hero for January. Jen joined Cardiff and Vale…
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21 Jan 2022
Owen has raised £2,005 for Adult Mental Health Services and the Children’s Hospital General Purpose Fund!
Owen Powell, a Security Officer, based at the University Hospital of Wales, took part in an epic fundraising challenge in March this year. In his own words, Owen is…
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20 Jan 2022
Will you step up to the 100 challenge?
The Patient Experience (PE) Team at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is asking you to put your best foot forward and get involved in the 100 challenge during…
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13 Jan 2022
Outdoor Furniture for the St David’s Hospital Courtyard Garden
The Staff Lottery Bids Panel recently supported a project to provide outdoor seating in the courtyard of St David’s Hospital. The garden area is currently accessible by staff and…
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24 Dec 2021
Celebrating 10 years of Cardiff & Vale Health Charity – 2020
In December 2020, Cardiff & Vale Health Charity celebrated 10 years of making things better for patients, visitors, staff and the wider community. The Health Charity had planned to…
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23 Dec 2021
South Wales Police Bring Festive Cheer To Families This Christmas
Christmas has come early this week, when Andrew Hill, Public Service Centre Supervisor from South Wales Police, delivered some wonderful toys to the Health Visiting Team at Woodland House….
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22 Dec 2021
Merry Christmas from Cardiff & Vale Health Charity!
Thank you for supporting Cardiff & Vale Health Charity this year. As we look back on 2021, during the pandemic our fundraisers have been taking on incredible challenges like…
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16 Nov 2021
Helen Murray and Supporters Trail Run 35 miles to Raise Funds for the Paediatric Cardiology Department
Congratulations to Helen Murray who so far, has raised £430 through JustGiving for her 35 mile trail run in Pembrokeshire. Helen was inspired to raise funds to provide state…
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10 Nov 2021
Manic Street Preachers Donate a Phenomenal £35,000 to Cardiff & Vale Health Charity
The Manic Street Preachers played a series of concerts recently at the Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff raising a total of £85,000 for local NHS Charities in Wales. NHS workers were…
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