Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
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Official Twitter account for Cardiff and Vale UHB. Monitored during office hours only (8.30am - 4.30pm). Main switchboard 02920 747 747. Cymraeg: @BIP_CaF
Cardiff and the Vale, Wales
Joined March 2011
After seeing a much-improved picture over the weekend, we are pleased to announce that visiting restrictions have been lifted across our hospital sites. 🔗 Read more here:
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Visitors who meet our visiting criteria will be expected to maintain good hygiene practice by washing their hands thoroughly with soap and water, using hand sanitising gels to prevent infection and adhering to Infection Prevention and Control precautions:
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Exceptions will be considered, particularly for those patients who are critically ill, receiving end of life care, birth partners and the Childrens Hospital for Wales. We will review these restrictions next week if the situation has improved.
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However, to help us protect our patients, staff and visitors and reduce the spread of the virus, we are closing the Health Board to all general visiting.
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This is not a decision that we have taken lightly, and we recognise the importance of support from family and friend when patients are in hospital.
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Due to the Norovirus outbreak that is being experienced across our Health Board, we have made the decision to implement a No Visiting Policy.
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RT @cardiffcouncil: We’re holding a Community Fun Day and Health Inequalities Fair with @CV_UHB at STAR Hub tomorrow, 11am – 3pm. Join us f….
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RT @BevanCommission: Congratulations to Bevan Exemplars Morgan Jones & @VanessaGouldin1 from @CV_UHB for winning 'Best Diabetic Foot Interv….
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If you have a sore throat, your local community pharmacist may offer the Sore Throat Test and Treat Service. Find out more about this service and what you can access in this video👇.
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At @CV_UHB we are working hard to reduce our waste and our Walking Aids Recycling Scheme prevents unwanted walking aids such as crutches, walking frames and walking sticks being thrown away. If you have a walking aid that you no longer need find out more:
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Save yourself the hassle of trying to find a parking space at University Hospital of Wales and choose Park and Ride instead. Park and Ride is free and runs directly from Pentwyn from 6:25am to 9pm. Learn more here:
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If you’re feeling unwell with a minor illness, did you know you can access advice and treatment for 27 common conditions in your community pharmacy? . Find out more about the Common Ailments Service👇.
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If you are feeling unwell, it's urgent and your GP Practice is closed, you can visit the NHS 111 Wales website to check your symptoms and get advice and guidance on your healthcare needs. Or, call 111 for advice or an appointment out of hours. 💻 ☎️ 111
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The Park and Ride service to University Hospital of Wales is free and runs directly from Pentwyn from 6:25am to 9pm. If you’re able to use Park and Ride, you’ll be helping the Health Board’s commitment to improving air quality.
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Pease be aware that from today (13th January 2025), Four Elms Medical Centre has a new phone number. To contact the surgery, please call 02920 030540.
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RT @DESMOND_Tweets: Anyone living in #Wales 🏴 & at risk of developing #type2diabetes we encourage you to put yourself first this #New….
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Cold weather is expected to continue across Cardiff and the Vale and the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice ⚠❄. With an increased chance of snow and ice, slips, trips and falls are more likely.
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Some community pharmacists in Cardiff and Vale are able to assess and prescribe treatments for patients who have certain conditions, such as UTIs and ear infections. Learn more about the Pharmacist Independent Prescriber Service below👇.
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