Cardiff and Vale University Health Board’s Young Onset Dementia Service is looking for help and support to create bespoke centre to support patients and their families. The service based at Barry Hospital is in the process of being refurbished to create a centre appropriate for patients with young onset dementia. The team is seeking help and support from local businesses and the community to help with the project. Often it’s thought that dementia only affects people over 65. But there…

Len Richards has recently celebrated his first anniversary as the Chief Executive of Cardiff and Vale UHB. While this week he’s been taking stock and reflecting on his first year in post, doubtless he has one eye on the coming week as his Offa’s Dyke Challenge looms. In January, he announced that he will be walking the entire 177 miles of the Offa’s Dyke path over the course of 10 days for charity. Now, that time has come as he…

On Sunday 20 May 2018, Cardiff & Vale Health Charity and Light Up Events will hold the first ever ‘Bed Push Challenge’ at Cardiff Bay Barrage to celebrate the National Health Service (NHS) at 70. To mark this milestone, there will be an NHS at 70 5k and 10k run around Cardiff Bay and fun team challenge Bed Push across Cardiff Bay Barrage. The 5k and 10k event will give a unique opportunity to be part of a one-off celebration,…