First Clinical Innovation Fellowship Awarded  Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has awarded its first ever Innovation Fellowship to Paul Rogers. The post was created as there had been an identification of a clinical need and the development of a suitable solution was required. The purpose of the Fellowship was to design and manufacture a prototype paediatric buggy capable of accommodating at least three pieces of life support medical equipment, and that provides adjustable postural support. The Fellowship is for…

Inspiring volunteer shortlisted for national award A pensioner from Cardiff who devoted the past 18 years to supporting local people affected by brain injury has been shortlisted for a national award. Pauline Watson, 77, is one of just three people from across the UK who will be named a national finalist by Headway – the brain injury association, for the Stephen McAleese Outstanding Contribution to Headway Award. The nomination recognises Pauline’s dedication to assisting brain injury survivors in their recovery…

Silver Award for Supporting Britain’s Reserve Forces Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (UHB) has once again been recognised for its commitment and support to Defence at the Wales Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and Armed Forces in Wales awards ceremony. Cardiff and Vale UHB recently received the prestigious Silver Level Award which recognises employers who actively demonstrate support for Defence and at the highest national level. In order to gain a Silver award, holders must meet a certain criteria, such…

Autism friendly cinema screenings in your area this Christmas 250 cinemas are hosting dedicated autism friendly cinema screenings this month right across the UK in partnership with Dimensions, a national not-for-profit support provider for people with learning disabilities and autism. The complete listing of locations is in ‘notes to the editor’ below for ease of reference. Cineworld cinemas show their autism friendly screening on the first Sunday of every month. Their next showing is Star Wars: The Last Jedi (12A)…

Children’s Wales Air Ambulance touches down in capital The Wales Air Ambulance Charity has permanently relocated its paediatric and neonatal operation to a new base in Cardiff from today (Monday 4 December). Children’s Wales Air Ambulance is a specialist division within the charity, which is dedicated to transferring vulnerable babies and children to hospitals across Wales and further afield. The helicopter charity launched a seven-day transfer service with its fourth aircraft earlier this year, making it the largest air ambulance…

Staff shortlisted for Royal College of Midwifery Award Two staff members from Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (UHB) have been shortlisted for an award by the Royal College of Midwifery (RCM). Alison Jones, Midwife and RCM Health and Safety Representative and Suzanne Hardacre, Head of Midwifery and Lead Directorate Nurse have been shortlisted in the Caring for You category. Since 2004, the RCM Annual Midwifery Awards have rewarded, celebrated and shared outstanding achievement in midwifery across the UK. They recognise the…

Katie competes at the World Triathlon Championships in Rotterdam Dr Katie Greenwood, who is currently in her seventh year of training and working as a Paediatric Intensive Care Unit Registrar at the University Hospital for Wales recently competed for her country at the World Triathlon Championships in Rotterdam. Katie has demonstrated that as well as working hard and training in paediatrics and developing her career, it is possible to compete in world class sport outside of the workplace. Katie said:…

Leading Welsh Charity marks 10-year anniversary of laying of Gift of Life Stone to remember all those who have donated organs to save lives Kidney Wales appeals to individuals and families to discuss their decision on organ donation and for  their decision to be heard A leading Welsh charity is marking the ten-year anniversary of the Gift of Life Stone today, the first in the UK, with a re-dedication ceremony to remember those who have donated organs in order to…

New film encourages young people in Wales to be Fearless against crime Fearless, the youth service of the independent charity Crimestoppers, premieres a film in Cardiff today hoping to educate young people to speak out against crime in communities across Wales. The short film, made by ‘It’s My Shout Productions,’ features a series of fictional crimes witnessed by young people in different locations in Wales and shows them turning to Fearless. Ella Rabaiotti, Wales Regional Manager at Crimestoppers, said: “Young…

Wales’ Number One Panto, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Sees Record Sales Ahead Of This Weekend’s Opening Performances! Cardiff’s New Theatre, home to Wales’ number one family pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, has already exceeded record sales to date before this year’s must-see run has even begun. Demand for this year’s production, which stars Samantha Womack, Gareth Thomas, Mike Doyle, Chico, Tam Ryan and Stephanie Webber, has been exceptional with limited availability for performances before Christmas. Actress and singer Samantha Womack is…