His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales will mark the official opening of the Ysbyty Calon y Ddraig – the Dragon’s Heart Hospital, the temporary hospital based at the Principality Stadium on Monday 20 April 2020. Ysbyty Calon Y Ddraig is the largest temporary hospital in Wales and the second largest in the UK. It has been funded by Welsh Government to support the communities of Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan and potentially across other Health Boards in Wales….

Children’s charity Barnardo’s Cymru knows a thing or two about teenagers and with the news that the lockdown has been extended for at least another three weeks it is offering some useful online advice for parents.   Sarah Crawley, director for Barnardo’s Cymru, said: “If you’re struggling to keep your teenager in the house and sticking to lockdown rules know that you’re definitely not alone.”  Teenage brains work differently to adult brains. Developing independence and freedom is one of the…

So here we are then, week 4 into lockdown, with all of us still sat in our homes, slightly shell-shocked, wondering how on earth life as we knew it could be turned on its head in a flash, spun around a few times, given an almighty shake and then dropped back down on our laps for us to deal with in whatever shape or form it landed. I think we can all safely say that the situation we’re currently living…

  As the Conoravirus death toll continues to rise, more and more youngsters are having to cope with the loss of a loved one. Former primary school teacher Catherine Lynch of education resources and lesson plan experts PlanBee has step-by-step advice for parents   The daily announcement that yet again hundreds of loved ones have died from Covid-19 continues to shock us – as it should. But for young children, most of whom are stuck at home without the distraction of school…

Over the Easter weekend, communities across Wales recognised the vital work of Leonard Cheshire Cymru’s social care heroes in the battle against Coronavirus by providing 3D printed PPE- along with chocolate eggs, cookies and pizzas. Leonard Cheshire’s care staff are on the frontline in the battle against Coronavirus, supporting hundreds of individuals with complex needs in their residential services across Wales. Over the weekend, face masks were provided to its Ty Cym and Danybryn care homes, providing a vital shield…

Cardiff Gin Distillery is a friendly family based business in Cardiff.   They also run a hotel on Cathedral Road.  They have given the hotel to the NHS for them to use for doctors and nurses during the coronavirus.  This enables healthcare workers to keep safe, whilst protect their family members who could be at high risk from catching the virus. Up until now Cardiff Gin Distillery have provided this service FREE OF CHARGE. Now they are turning to the public…

 Prominent Welsh bus operator, NAT Group, has received messages of gratitude from customers for its services during the Covid-19 pandemic. NAT Group has provided transport for members of the public across South Wales, including key workers, for essential travel since the lockdown period came into effect on 23 March. This includes travelling to and from work if unable do so at home, travelling for medical reasons and essential shopping. The bus operator, which is offering free travel to NHS workers,…

  Cardiff Central Travelodge has remained opened which is close to Cardiff Royal Infirmary   Travelodge, the UK’s first budget hotel chain, is supporting the Cardiff community by keeping its Cardiff Central hotel open during the Covid-19 lockdown, to provide accommodation to critical workers and vulnerable groups during these unprecedented times.   The hotel chain is currently operating just under 50 hotels across the UK from Plymouth to Aberdeen. This includes 20 Travelodge hotels close to major hospitals, including the…

In these uncertain and isolating times, the Forget-me-not Chorus is creating innovative ways to sustain its singing communities and nourish the relationships that have been created through the power and joy of song. Described by one chorister as ‘a spa for the soul’, the Forget-me-not Chorus became an independent charity in 2011, following a successful joint project with Welsh National Opera and Vale of Glamorgan Alzheimer’s Society. Today, they run ten choirs in Wales, bringing people together using the power…

Premier Inn hotels large and small across the UK are being lit up in support of NHS and key workers. Inspired by an employee with a family member in the NHS, dozens of Premier Inns across the UK are lighting up their windows either by spelling out the letters ‘NHS’ or displaying lit-up heart shapes. Still more are displaying rainbow signs in the windows, with teams planning to light up their windows on Thursday nights in support of the nationwide…