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 and Vale University Health Board, which supports individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis between the ages of 14-25. The Voyage to Recovery project hopes to
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. The event took place at Woodland House and welcomed nearly 50 participants across two sittings who enjoyed hot drinks and cakes kindly donated by Memory Lane
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 training inspectorate of Wales. Earlier in the year, Catherine along with Delyth Gray and around 25 more colleagues from Estyn’s Corporate Services organised a challenge where
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 a festive jumper, tie, hat or socks to get in the Christmas spirit. This year’s donations will support our Arts for Health and Wellbeing Programme. To
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 beyond for patients and staff, Jamie is often hailed for his kindness, compassion and exemplary work ethic. One of many examples that shows how deeply he
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 number of years, she was completely stunned by the news. We couldn’t be happier for Tammie who also regularly fundraises for the Breast Centre Appeal. Thank
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 University Hospital Wales. Two years ago, Daniel was admitted to University Hospital Wales and diagnosed with blood cancer known as Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. After chemotherapy, whole
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 to support wellbeing initiatives. Starbucks believe in making a difference by supporting local communities, and since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, they have partnered with
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 ultra-competitor in a matter of months as a way to express his gratitude to Cardiff and Vale University Health Board for saving his daughter’s life. In
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 the Swan public house, Alun Smith. John is raising funds to support the South Wales NET Service who provide care to people living in the Cardiff
