A few weeks ago myself (Manon, Year 9 St John School) and Freya, Year 8 also from St John, were chosen by Velindre to become young ambassadors. Velindre provides over 1.5 million people in South Wales with the care they need, making Velindre the largest cancer hospital in Wales. My role as a young ambassador includes helping…
Local authorities in Wales need to do more to tackle the ‘underlying causes’ of homelessness, auditor says. In order to deal with the growing homelessness crisis, the Welsh government introduced the Housing Act (2014) which requires local authorities and their partners to focus specifically on prevention. It also provided more funding for implementation. A new…
Diabetes UK Cymru is looking for people from across Wales to take on the swimming challenge of the year, Swim22, between 22 February and 22 May. Swim22 participants will cover an incredible 22 miles – the equivalent of crossing the English Channel. People taking on the challenge can swim in their local pool alone or,…
Spring brings rejuvenation at Theatr Brycheiniog, with the launch of a fresh new programme brimming with stimulating activities and events. With the brand new Corporate Support Club spring at the theatre is a time of fresh activity. The programme celebrates the power of our relationship with nature at the Banff Mountain Film Festival, and Our…
Research being undertaken by a clinician in Merthyr Tydfil, using a device that has been pioneered by the European Space Agency, could potentially help to reduce falls in elderly patients and detect tendon injuries in athletes in Cwm Taf University Health Board. Gafin Morgan, an advanced podiatrist at Prince Charles Hospital, who specialises in foot…
