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 Hospital of Wales with their staff recognition awards by supplying funds for five hampers to the winners. With the ever-increasing pressures on services due to the
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 daughter Briony Goffin to deliver creative writing workshops over the course of the exhibition. The ‘Dementia Darnings’ are intricate stitched portraits of Jenni’s mother, Gladys Dutton,
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 and patients, and believes in taking positive actions to improve lives. Starting her NHS career as a mental health nurse over 30 years ago, Simone
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 Nokes and wife Sarah are thought of, not just in the sporting fraternity but the community too. Great to see so many famous faces and with
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 patients safe. She was also instrumental in facilitating and supporting staff through several moves which had to be undertaken to establish wards for patients both with,
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 the side effects of cancer treatment. Jo Riley, founder of CancerPal, spent many years caring for her mum who was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in
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 NHS Big Tea at the same time, and you can too! Whether you prefer an afternoon tea, or a coffee morning, you can put the fun
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 creating new winners every month. Why not sign up, just like recent new starters, Justine and Jason. You will also be in with a chance of
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 by Aisling Pigott (Diabetes Dietitian), however Aisling is not able to take part in the run due to COVID-19. The raised funds will be used to
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 Gifts in Wills donation helped kickstart Our Health Meadow which is an on-going community project based in the fields surrounding the University Hospital Llandough site. Cardiff
