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 bringing attention to the importance of cardiovascular health and what we can do to reduce our risk of cardiovascular disease. The Louie Stokes Fund Lottie Stokes
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 this challenge even more remarkable is that both brothers live with heart conditions. The raised funds will support Cardiology Services at Cardiff and Vale University Health
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 who had multiple Staff Lottery wins in January – a very much deserved reward for your unwavering dedication and hard work! If you would like to
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 large research team which delivers haematology cancer trials to patients. The department is a tertiary referral centre and accepts referrals for study across a large geographical
** 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 Estates Services and Property Agents Savills around expressions of interest for the sale of Rookwood Hospital as a whole or in parts. In 2020, the main
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 resources to Cardiff and Vale University Health Board staff, to assist them with maintaining and improving their wellbeing both at work and in their personal lives.
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 Health Board. The community choir provided an opportunity to find support and friendship for anyone who has loved and lost someone with dementia, and who understands
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, aged 34. Benji, a dedicated Cardiff and Vale University Health Board colleague, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes back in 2001 when he was 12 years
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, hospitals, community services and research areas throughout Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Why not set yourself a target to raise £100 this leap year! Your
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. Jonathan Nettleton, Capital Estates and Facilities, Woodland House. Jonathan was absolutely thrilled to hear the news that he had won £1,000. He plans to use his winnings
