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Welcome to the official page for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. This page is monitored during office hours only (8.30am - 4.30pm). If you have an urgent enquiry outside of this time, please contact 029 20 747747.

05/11/2026

Remember the 3 C's this Bonfire Night: Cool, Cover, Call

The Emergency Unit is the one place you don't want to end up this Bonfire Night or Diwali. Our Paediatric Emergency Unit team at the University Hospital of Wales are sharing advice on what to do if your child suffers a burn.

🔵 Cool the burn with cold running water for 20 minutes
🔵 Cover the burn with loose strips of cling film.
🔵 Call for help. For large burns and those involving the head and neck, call 999. For minor burns call 111 for advice for where to be seen.

Other advice includes:
🔵 For burns that are blistering, bring your child to the Paediatric Emergency Unit.
🔵 Give your child paracetamol and ibuprofen if you can as soon as possible.
🔵 Remove all jewellery near the burn
🔵 If your child's been scalded, remember to remove all their clothes including nappy, socks and shoes in case hot water is pooling
🔵 Keep calm.

Hopefully you’ll never need it, but please save this advice just in case.
Stay safe and enjoy Bonfire Night.

04/11/2026

Remember the 3 Cs this Bonfire Night: Cool, Cover, Call.

Here our Paediatric Emergency Unit team share advice on what to do if your child suffers a burn:

Cool the burn with cold running water for 20 minutes.
Cover the burn with loose strips of cling film.
Call for help. For large burns and those involving the head and neck, call 999. For minor burns call 111 for advice for where to be seen.

Hopefully you’ll never need it, but please save this post just in case.

Stay safe and enjoy Bonfire Night.

04/11/2026

It's an illness many parents dismiss as little more than an unavoidable part of growing up. But chickenpox can be much more than just a few spots and an itchy rash.

For some children, it can become a frightening fight against serious illness - and one that ends in hospital treatment.

For one mum, Bnar Talabani, that fear became a reality when her baby daughter was struck down by the virus, also known as varicella. Now she's speaking out, urging parents not to underestimate chickenpox and to consider the protection offered by the MMRV vaccine.

03/11/2026

"Why does a GP receptionist need to know what's wrong with me?"

When a receptionist asks you the reason for calling, they aren’t being nosey. GP receptionists are trained in care navigation, helping people access the care they need, when they need it.

Across Cardiff and the Vale, GP receptionists are facing increasing rates of anger and frustration directed at them from the public.

Treat GP receptionists with respect, they are doing their best to help you.

02/11/2026

It's common to suffer with a sore throat at this time of year.

If you or your child (aged 5 or over) has a sore throat or suspected tonsillitis, your local community pharmacy can offer a free NHS assessment.

A pharmacist can assess your symptoms in a private consultation room and provide advice and treatment, including antibiotics where appropriate.

Some pharmacies may ask you to call ahead or book an appointment, so please check availability before you go.

Visit the website to find your nearest community pharmacy.

01/11/2026

If you urgently need to talk to someone about your mental health, or if you’re concerned about a family member, call NHS 111 Wales and press option 2.

111 Press 2 is available to offer urgent advice, guidance and support.

The number is free to call from a landline or mobile and is available for anyone living within Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.

111 Press 2 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 💙

31/10/2026

It may be spooky season, but our healthcare teams should never feel scared or threatened by the people they are trying to care for.

Emergency workers and NHS workers are often faced with violence and aggression from the public, including from patients, their relatives and even bystanders.

Assaults range from kicking, punching and headbutting, to spitting, slapping, biting, verbal abuse and online trolling.

It’s never okay to assault emergency workers.

If you are heading out for a few drinks this weekend, please drink responsibly, know your limits and stay hydrated.

Whether you're carving pumpkins, heading to a party or taking little ones trick-or-treating, stay safe and help keep Halloween accidents out of the Emergency Unit this weekend. 👻

30/10/2026

Healthcare teams at the Children’s Hospital for Wales have been getting in the spooky spirit this week, decorating wards for Halloween.

Noah's Ark Children's Hospital for Wales charity team have gone the extra mile to run different events like a witch and wizard school, and a film and pizza night for little ones in hospital.

A huge thank you to colleagues for helping make Halloween that little bit more special for children and families in hospital.

Wishing everyone a fun and safe Halloween weekend. 🎃

30/10/2026

⭐ Meet our October , Sharon Sommerfield!

Sharon Sommerfield, a Nursery Nurse working within the Perinatal Community Mental Health Team, has been named October’s Health Hero in recognition of the positive difference her kindness, reassurance and support made to a patient experiencing anxiety following the birth of her son.

Sharon has worked for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board for around 21 years and has spent that time working as a Nursery Nurse.

The patient who nominated Sharon wrote:

“Having a baby is one of the biggest changes you can experience in life. After having my beautiful little boy, I struggled with anxiety and found some days much harder than others.

“Sharon has been nothing short of amazing. She has supported both me and my son throughout this time, whether that has meant getting me out of the house for a walk, meeting for a coffee, checking in on me, or simply being a shoulder to cry on when I’ve been having a difficult day.

“Her kindness, compassion and genuine care have made such a difference to me during a time when I really needed that support. She has never made me feel judged or alone and has always been there with encouragement and reassurance.”

Well done Sharon 👏

Health Hero is sponsored by Park Plaza Cardiff

30/10/2026

The Common Ailments Service allows anyone in Wales to see a pharmacist for advice and treatment on 28 common health conditions, without needing a GP appointment.

Conditions covered include things like sore throats, skin infections, UTIs, back pain and digestive complaints.

Ask your local pharmacy for the full list or check online.

The service is completely free, both the consultation and any treatment needed, so there's no cost to you at the point of use.

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Cardiff And Vale University Local Health Board HQ, University Hospital Of Wales, Heath Park
Cardiff
CF144XW

Website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/

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