Cardiff and Vale UHB’s diabetes team based at University Hospital Llandough have been revolutionising the way patients with type 2 diabetes are cared for. Diabetes affects around 5.6% of the population of Cardiff and the vale. Roughly 9 out of 10 people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes, a condition caused by problems with the production of the hormone, insulin. Type 2 diabetes is a lifelong condition which can lead to serious health complications. However, it can be…

The Welsh government has revealed their Dementia Action Plan for Wales 2018-2022. The report, which includes an outline for additional financial support and resources for people living with dementia and physicians alike, presents a clear vision for overcoming the challenges presented by the condition. Alzheimer’s Research UK, the UK’s leading dementia charity, is happy to see this formal plan come to fruition after giving feedback on the proposed draft last year. Helen Davies, Head of Public Affairs for Alzheimer’s Research…

Young people from across Cardiff were given a flavour of various career opportunities at Wales’ largest careers, jobs, skills and apprenticeship event, SkillsCymru. The event took place at Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff and saw more than 40 employers attend to showcase the range of career opportunities available within their organisations. Employers included NHS Wales, ALDI, Arts Council of Wales and Wales and West Utilities. In addition, Horizon Nuclear Power were also in attendance to promote its new recruitment programme for…