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Paul Mears - Chief Executive Officer of CTM UHB. Creating Health Video

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Making Every Contact Count Community of Practice Overview

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Making Every Contact Count Community of Practice Overview

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What would you like to see delivered in our MECC Community of Practice (CoP)?

Please send your suggestions to: CTM.BEHSCITeam@wales.nhs.uk

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Public Health Dietitians - Services We Offer in the Community

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Public Health Dietitians - Services We Offer in the Community

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Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

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What we do

Cwm Taf Morgannwg Public Health Dietitians deliver a range of interactive nutrition training programmes for staff and community workers, accredited by Agored Cymru. The team provides on-going support for the development and delivery of community based initiatives post training, to support population health and wellbeing; specifically targeting the most vulnerable and deprived within our communities.

Courses are designed to equip participants with up-to-date, evidence based nutrition knowledge, skills and resources; enabling them to build confidence in cascading accurate food and health messages to the communities they work with.

Who is it for?

NUTRITION SKILLS FOR LIFE™ programmes are available to a wide range of community workers including health, social care and third sector staff, volunteers and peer educators; enabling them to support healthy eating and prevent malnutrition at a community level.

Each training programme is aimed at individuals working with specific life stages and therefore provides tailored advice to meet the needs of each population group.

If you are planning a community based project which includes food or nutrition, please get in touch as the team are likely we will be able to provide or develop evidence based resources, activities or ideas to support your service.

Can anyone use this service?

If you are unsure as to whether you will be able to access training, please contact the team via the details provided below.

Opening Times
8:30am - 4:30pm

What to expect

Anyone accessing training through Cwm Taf Morgannwg Public Health Dietitians can expect a friendly and professional service which supports and enhances their current practice and service provision. They will receive evidence based nutrition information, advice and support for planning and implementing improvements in their area.

Training is fun, informative and interactive, with the team providing a range of tips, tools, supporting resources and an evaluation framework for the work you deliver with them; outcomes of which are often recognised nationally through the wider network of Public Health Dietitians in Wales.

Working with the Public Health Dietetic team aims to prevent duplication, maximise resources and improve service outcomes and efficiencies. The team often act as a central resource to support essential services delivered by a range of partner agencies, recognised by the NUTRITION SKILLS FOR LIFE™ quality mark.

Contact us

Public Health Dietitians
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
Keir Hardie University Health Park
Upper Georgetown Plateau, Off Aberdare Road
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 1BZ

01685 351293
CTT_Dietetics_Public-Health@wales.nhs.uk

Useful Links

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What we do Cwm Taf Morgannwg Public Health Dietitians deliver a range of interactive nutrition training programmes for staff and community workers, accredited by Agored Cymru. The team provides on-going support for the development and delivery of community based initiatives post training, to support population health and wellbeing; specifically targeting the most vulnerable and deprived within our communities.

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MECC is also about supporting you and your colleagues. Here are some resources and services that are available.

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Smoke Free Premises legislation across CTM, including smoke free Hospitals and Schools.

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Employee Wellbeing Service for CTM UHB staff

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Employee Wellbeing Service for CTM UHB staff

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Employee Wellbeing Service - Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (nhs.wales)

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Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

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Previously, staff wellbeing at CTMUHB sat with Occupational Health. However, in June 2020 a separate wellbeing service was created, concentrating its efforts on providing proactive, preventative wellbeing services to staff, face to face, going into the clinical areas most affected by Covid-19, with the aim of bolstering and supporting emotional wellbeing rather than waiting for staff to report that they are struggling before intervening. We created recharge rooms, staying well workshops, published blogs promoting wellbeing techniques, delivered psychoeducational courses, provided brief mindfulness sessions and provided drop-in support sessions. Since then the service has developed and grown, responding to our staff's need.

We have a small but dedicated team, providing wellbeing support to all our staff across the whole of the Health Board. Please click here to meet the team.
Our Service
You will find an overview of who we are and the services we currently offer here. If you have any queries or would like to refer yourself or a colleague to the service please email us at CTM.Wellbeingservice@wales.nhs.uk.

Also keep an eye out on our social media platforms for news and updates. Twitter @CTMWellExp and Facebook @CTMWellExp
Additional Resources

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In Cwm Taf Morgannwg, MECC focuses on 7 key lifestyle behaviour's that can make the greatest improvement to an individual’s health

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In Cwm Taf Morgannwg, MECC focuses on 7 key lifestyle behaviour's that can make the greatest improvement to an individual’s health

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These are:

1. Eating healthier

2. Stopping smoking

3. Being more active

4. Drinking alcohol only within the recommended limits

5. Improving mental health and wellbeing

6. Being aware of the importance of immunisations and vaccinations

7. Taking up screening opportunities

This Padlet includes relevant information, resources and signposting for all of these lifestyle behaviours.

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A guide to having healthy conversations binder

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A guide to having healthy conversations binder

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Assessing readiness to change - Cue cards

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Assessing readiness to change - Cue cards

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1. Keeping active Key Messages - MECC V3

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New: MenACWY poster

A new poster for the routine MenACWY vaccination programme has been developed. This poster can be used to promote the vaccination with school aged young people and young adults (including those at university). It is available for ordering on HIR.

Preparations are underway for the annual college/university students communications campaign. This is likely to run in August/September, details will follow in due course.

Pregnancy resources

Please find our new pregnancy postcard. This pregnancy postcard is a new resource which is for all pregnant women. We recommend this is given out during the antenatal booking visit to provide a brief overview of vaccines due in pregnancy. This resource aims to complement the vaccines in pregnancy patient information leaflet.

Available to order here: Protect you and your baby – Vaccinations in pregnancy A6 Postcard –  Beichiogrwydd / Pregnancy (nhs.wales)

Children and young people’s flu leaflet 2024/25

Health Boards have been sent their requested direct delivery orders, which includes quantities of this leaflet, for local dissemination.  A small amount are now also available to order via HIR.

There’s a few new ones for the Winter Respiratory 2024 – Health Care Workers too, you’ll find/be able to download them here (you have to make an account and be off VPN to access): Public Health Wales Asset Library (brandkitapp.com)

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Social Prescribing (vimeo.com)

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Breast screening video - what to expect 

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Welsh Government's National framework for social prescribing

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A description of social prescribing in Wales and a plan of how to provide it throughout the country.

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Video link: British Sign Language (BSL) - Public Health Wales

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New breast screening video BSL socials ENG

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Additional training for MECC specific topics

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MECC Animation ENG on Vimeo

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MECC - Full - Making a Change on Vimeo

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MECC - Short - When the Time Isn’t Right on Vimeo

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MECC - Short - When the Time Isn't Right

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MECC - Short - When the Time Isn't Right

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Vaccination saves lives. Vaccination is the most important thing we can do to protect ourselves and our children against ill health. They prevent up to 3 million deaths worldwide every year.
Awareness of the importance of vaccination has been brought to the forefront by the COVID-19 pandemic.

It is important that all children and babies are fully immunised to protect them from potentially serious diseases. Once common illnesses, such as diphtheria and tetanus, are now rare in the UK because of immunisation. But while polio has been eliminated in Europe, the threat of other diseases, such as measles and meningitis, has not gone away in the UK today.

Parents with worries or queries about any aspect of their child's immunisations should discuss them with their Doctor, Health Visitor, Practice Nurse or School Nurse.

Adults

Immunisation is a lifelong event and adults also benefit from immunisation. It is important that adults have had all of their routine childhood immunisations.

Some people will need additional immunisations as they are at increased risk due to their age or health condition, or to protect their health in work or if travelling. For those at increased risk to complications of influenza, the annual flu vaccine is recommended. A Pneumococcal vaccine is also recommended to help protect people at increased risk of pneumococcal disease.

We have also faced the unprecedented challenges of delivering one of the swiftest and most comprehensive vaccination programmes in delivering the COVID-19 vaccines and it is important that all those who are eligible to get vaccinated do so when they are invited.

Supporting vaccination in Wales

If you have an immunisation query, please contact your health board team in the first instance. You will find their details here: Vaccine Contacts - Welsh Health Boards.

The Vaccine Preventable Disease Programme (VPDP) of Public Health Wales was established in July 2005. It draws on support from a variety of existing partners across NHS Wales and beyond to support a national approach to Immunisations and vaccinations.

To contact the Vaccine Preventable Disease Programme team at Public Health Wales, please email us at: phw.vaccines@wales.nhs.uk.

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Read the latest information about vaccination and immunisation from Public Health Wales.

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Health Information Resources - Public Health Wales (nhs.wales)

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Due to COVID-19 there will be some ongoing disruptions to the service. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, if there is anything urgent please email the generic inbox health.info@wales.nhs.uk and we will respond as soon as we can.

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Gallwch wneud archeb ar-lein isod yr un fath a bydd yn cael sylw ar y 04/01/2023.
**Christmas closure:**
Orders will be delivered up until 21/12/2022. From 23/12/2022 to 04/01/2023 orders will not be shipped.

You can still place an order online below and this will be picked up until 04/01/2023.

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Monkeypox - information for health professionals

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Monkeypox - Information for health professionals - Public Health Wales (nhs.wales)

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Monkeypox is a rare disease that is caused by infection with monkeypox virus, a DNA virus. With the eradication of smallpox in 1980 and subsequent cessation of smallpox vaccination, it has emerged as the most important orthopoxvirus. Monkeypox occurs sporadically in central and western parts of Africa's tropical rainforest.

There are two distinct viral clades; one found in the Congo basin of central Africa, and the other in west Africa.

As monkeypox is related to the virus causing smallpox, vaccines designed for smallpox will provide a level of protection. Previous data from Africa suggests that previous vaccines against smallpox may be up to 85% effective in preventing monkeypox infection.

Monkeypox is included in the national list of High Consequence Infectious Diseases (HCID) in England and is a notifiable disease.

Human-to-human transmission occurs through close physical contact by two main routes:

Cutaneous lesions contain large amounts of virus that can infect others through breaks in the skin or mucosal membranes. Although monkeypox has not previously been described as a sexually transmitted infection, it can be passed on by direct contact during sex. In addition, infection can be acquired from virus within shed skin lesions that accumulate in clothes or bed linen.

The virus is also found in the upper respiratory tract and can be transmitted by respiratory droplets during direct and prolonged face-to-face contact.

It can also be transmitted from mother to child, and from contact with an infected animal or through eating the meat of an infected animal.

Typically, monkeypox has an incubation period of between 5 and 21 days.

The Smallpox vaccine available is a Modified Vaccinia Ankara - Bavarian Nordic (MVA-BN). It is currently distributed under 2 brand names, although it is the same vaccine.

The brand names are

The vaccine can be administered by the deep sub-cutaneous or intramuscular route ( see chapter 4). The preferred site is the deltoid region of the upper arm.

In August 2022, following the emergency use approval by the US Food and Drug Administration, JCVI endorsed the use of a fractional dose (0.1ml) of MVA-BN given by intradermal injection during periods of supply constraints. The approach has also been advised by the European Medicines Agency Emergency Task Force. EMA's Emergency Task Force advises on intradermal use of Imvanex / Jynneos against monkeypox | European Medicines Agency (europa.eu). A fractional dose intradermal injection for MVA-BN may be administered on the deltoid (the same site recommended for BCG - see Green Book chapters 32 and 4) or on the volar aspect (palm side) of the forearm around 2-4 inches below the ante-cubital fossa (the same site as normally used for Mantoux testing).

The virus used in the vaccine is an attenuated strain that cannot replicate in mammalian cells. It should be considered an inactivated vaccine.

While MVA-BN (Imvanex®) efficacy studies were aimed at understanding its protective efficacy against smallpox, many of the licensing studies have used challenge with monkeypox virus.

The vaccine has recently been authorised for active immunisation against monkeypox in adults in the UK by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) ( https://products.mhra.gov.uk/search/?search=IMVANEX)

Pre Exposure Vaccination

The Welsh Government has confirmed that areas with localised outbreaks are being prioritised in the distribution of UK-wide supplies of the monkeypox vaccine. As more stock of vaccine is made available health boards will be notified when they can recommence offering pre-exposure vaccination.

Occupational vaccination

staff expected to provide care to monkeypox cases in high consequence infectious disease (HCID) units

staff in sexual health clinics designated to assess suspected cases

staff in additional hospitals outside HCID units designated to care for monkeypox patients

workers in laboratories where pox viruses (such as monkeypox or genetically modified vaccinia) are handled, and others whose work in specialist and reference laboratories

staff regularly undertaking environmental decontamination around cases of monkeypox

First doses should be prioritised during this outbreak, with the offer of a second dose 28 days after the first dose, for those who continue to be at an increased risk of exposure.

The initial priority was to deliver first doses to as many in the highest risks group as possible. In September 2022, due to the number of vaccines already given, the reducing incidence and the current vaccine supply the JCVI agreed that the next priority is to offer a second dose to GBMSM at highest risk from around 2-3 months after their first dose. Offering second doses to the existing high-risk eligible group completes their primary course, thus maximising their direct protection and indirect protection via their contribution to current and future transmission. This approach would likely result in some vaccine doses remaining available for use in outbreaks.

Targeted Pre-exposure vaccination

JCVI proposed that vaccination should be offered as soon as feasible to gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) at highest risk due to a large number of contacts.

The committee agreed that GBMSM at highest risk could be identified amongst those who attend sexual health services, using markers of high-risk behaviour similar to those used to assess eligibility for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), but applied regardless of HIV status. These risk criteria would include a recent history of multiple partners, participating in group sex, attending sex on premises venues or a proxy marker such as recent bacterial sexually transmitted infection (in the past year).

In view of the current epidemiology and vaccine supply available, wider vaccination in low risk GBMSM individuals or the general population is not advised at this time.

Post-exposure vaccination

Individuals who are identified through contact tracing of confirmed cases will continue to be prioritised and offered post-exposure vaccination where this is indicated.

There is very limited evidence on the effectiveness of post-exposure vaccination using MVA-BN, and therefore vaccine should be prioritised and individuals be risk assessed for those most likely to benefit. This would be based on timeliness of vaccination following exposure and for individuals at higher risk of severe disease following infection.

It is recommended that post-exposure vaccination of high-risk community or occupational contacts is offered ideally within 4 days of exposure, although may be offered up to 14 days in those at ongoing risk, or those who are at higher risk of the complications of monkeypox.

The JCVI has also recommended that during periods of supply constraint, post exposure vaccination offers should be prioritised. Post exposure vaccination for contacts will be prioritised for those at greater risk of severe disease, including children under the age of five, pregnant women and people who are severely immunosuppressed. In addition, people eligible for pre-exposure vaccination, for example high risk gay and bisexual men, may be offered post-exposure vaccination.

Side effects

Like all medicines, the vaccine can cause side effects, but not everybody gets them. The common side effects are:

a headache

aching muscles

nausea

tiredness

chills

fever

joint pain, pain in the extremities (hands and feet)

loss of appetite

pain, redness, swelling, hardness, itching, discolouration, a lump or bruising at the injection site

The most common side effects reported are at the site of injection. Most are mild to moderate in nature and cleared without any treatment within 7 days. Intradermal (ID) injection was associated with a higher rate of itchiness and local reactions such as erythema and induration when compared to subcutaneous injection, although pain at the injection site was less common than after subcutaneous administration.

Other reactions are rare. For more information on common and rare side effects, see:

(These are external pages and are not monitored by Public Health Wales.)

Vaccination programme recommendations from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) and Welsh Government policy can be found at the links below.

Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation - GOV.UK (read JCVI publications and statements; search e.g. Monkeypox)
Training resources and events page, webinars
Wales Monkeypox Training Addendum 31 October 2022 - These slides are an addendum to current training packages and should be used only in conjunction with "Vaccination against monkeypox using the MVA-BN vaccine: training for healthcare practitioners" 20 October 2022, published by the UKHSA

UKHSA Monkeypox vaccination training slide set 20 October 2022
Clinical resources and information Monkeypox vaccination recommendations - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) FAQ's: Infection Prevention and Control for Vaccination of Monkeypox (MPX) Contacts Smallpox immunisation Consent form
Smallpox vaccination against Monkeypox checklist v1 Bilingual

Protecting you from Monkeypox A4 Leaflet v2 English | Welsh

What you need to know Intradermal monkeypox vaccination Billingual

Patient Specific Direction (PSD) Template for Monkeypox vaccination available on the Welsh Medicines Information Centre (WMIC) available at: Monkeypox - Welsh Medicines Information Centre (wales.nhs.uk)
Health Information Resources

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Monkeypox - Information for health professionals

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Monkeypox - Public Health Wales (nhs.wales)

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Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. The virus is related to but different from the ones that cause smallpox and cowpox.

Monkeypox occurs mostly in west and central Africa. However, some cases have been reported in the UK, Europe and other countries. Since May 2022 there has been an outbreak of monkeypox affecting the UK and other countries.

The risk of catching monkeypox is currently low in Wales.

More Information can be found below:

More information about the disease and signs and symptoms can be found at this link:
NHS 111 Wales - Health A-Z: Monkeypox
Stay at home and call 111 for advice if you think you might have monkeypox.

Treatment for monkeypox

Monkeypox is usually mild and most people recover within a few weeks without treatment.

But, if your symptoms are more severe and you become unwell, you may need treatment in hospital.

The risk of needing treatment in hospital is higher for:

older people

young children

people with a condition or who are taking a medicine that affects their immune system

Because the infection can be passed on through close contact, it's important to isolate if you're diagnosed with it.

You may be asked to isolate at home if your symptoms are mild.

Vaccination to protect against monkeypox

As monkeypox is caused by a virus similar to the one that causes smallpox, vaccines designed for smallpox should give a good level of protection against monkeypox

Eligibility for the vaccine
The Welsh Government has confirmed that areas with localised outbreaks are being prioritised in the distribution of UK-wide supplies of the monkeypox vaccine. You will be contacted directly by your health board if you are eligible. People concerned about symptoms should contact NHS 111 or a sexual health service.
The NHS is offering smallpox (MVA) vaccination to people who are most likely to be exposed to monkeypox.

People who are most likely to be exposed include:

healthcare workers caring for patients with confirmed or suspected monkeypox

gay and bisexual men, specifically those receiving PrEP or that have recently contracted a STI

The JCVI recommended that during periods of supply constraint, post exposure vaccination offers should be prioritised. Post exposure vaccination for contacts will be prioritised for those at greater risk of severe disease, including children under the age of five, pregnant women and people who are severely immunosuppressed. In addition, people eligible for pre-exposure vaccination, for example high risk gay and bisexual men, may be offered post-exposure vaccination.

In September 2022, due to the number of vaccines already given, the reducing incidence and the current vaccine supply the JCVI agreed that the next priority is to offer a second dose to gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men at highest risk from around 2-3 months after their first dose. This will aim to provide longer lasting protection and to protect the community against subsequent introduction from countries where the virus is still circulating at higher levels.

We urge everyone who is eligible for the vaccine to take it up when they receive their invite.

Monkeypox FAQ's

About the vaccine

The vaccine contains a virus which has been modified so that it cannot grow in the human body. This Modified Vaccinia Ankara (MVA) vaccine was developed as a much safer form of the smallpox vaccine used widely in the UK and abroad into the 1970s. The MVA vaccine does not contain smallpox virus and cannot spread or cause smallpox.

In September 2019, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the US approved MVA-BN (Jynneos®) (the US labelled equivalent of Imvanex®) for the prevention of monkeypox as well as smallpox (FDA, 2019). The vaccine has recently been authorised for active immunisation against monkeypox in adults in the UK by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA): ( https://products.mhra.gov.uk/search/?search=IMVANEX). This should not make any difference to you, as your health care professional is recommending the vaccine in line with national advice.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) recommends the use of MVA vaccine as part of the response to cases of monkeypox.

The smallpox vaccine available is manufactured by - Bavarian Nordic (MVA-BN). It is currently distributed under 2 brand names, although it is the same vaccine.

The brand names are:

The MVA-BN vaccine has been used in the UK in response to the current and previous incidents.

You can be given this vaccine whether or not you have received a smallpox vaccination in the past.

The vaccine will be injected either under your skin or into the skin, preferably into the upper arm, by your health care practitioner.

Does the vaccine work?

After 2 doses of vaccine, almost all people develop antibodies and should therefore have a good level of protection against monkeypox. It is less clear what level of protection you get from a single dose - this may be a reason to avoid high risks until after the second dose. Vaccines work in different ways. One dose may not completely prevent infection but even if you catch monkeypox, the symptoms should not be as bad. The first dose prepares your immune system so it can respond much more quickly if you come into contact with monkeypox. The vaccine also takes time to work. It might start to work after a few days and should reach the highest protection by about 4 weeks. Because there are currently limited supplies of the vaccine, the NHS will start by giving one dose to as many eligible people as possible. This is a fair way to provide some protection to the whole community. As more vaccines become available, a second dose will be given to those at highest risk. This will be at least 2 to 3 months after the first vaccine. A longer time between the first and second doses should improve your long term protection. Even after 2 doses you should continue to be aware of the risks and symptoms of monkeypox. If you develop symptoms, stay at home and call NHS 111 or a sexual health clinic.

Public information resources

If you would like to learn more about the vaccine or the disease it protects against, a few information resources are available to help. You can also call NHS 111 or your GP practice for advice if you have any questions.

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Cost of Living Support - Bridgend CBC

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There is a variety of help and support available if you are struggling to pay your bills due to the rising cost of living.

Food Support

Places in the county borough of Bridgend that provide food parcels or packages.

Warm Spaces

Places across the county borough where residents can always find a warm welcome.

Money Support

Information about financial support and discounts you may be eligible for.

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There is a variety of help and support available if you are struggling to pay your bills due to the rising cost of living. Places in the county borough of Bridgend that provide food parcels or packages. Places across the county borough where residents can always find a warm welcome.

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Application of the 3As Framework in Practice

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Application of the 3As Framework in Practice

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https://www.helpmequit.wales/professional-referral-form/

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Please complete the form below and a member of the Help Me Quit contact centre team will call your patient/client within 48 hours.

NB: fields marked * are mandatory

Client / patient details:

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Professional Referral Form | Help Me Quit

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Practice having a MECC conversation using the 3As Framework with a virtual patient by clicking the link. 

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Practice having a MECC conversation using the 3As Framework with a virtual patient by clicking the link. 

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Virtual patient | Keele Virtual Patient (keelevp.com)

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Telephone based service providing guidance for people of all ages who are experiencing a mental health need.

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A fact file video that explains what HPV is and the benefits of the vaccine.

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Having the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is important to prevent a range of cancers and genital warts. Getting the vaccine now protects you against future risks.
On this page
Background

HPV is a very common virus which usually has no symptoms. More than 70% of people who haven't had the HPV vaccine will get HPV at some point in their life.

Most people who become infected with HPV clear the virus from their body, but others may develop a range of cancers in later life caused by the HPV virus.

HPV is usually spread through intimate sexual contact. Condoms don't provide complete protection. Some people may also develop genital warts, which can sometimes be difficult to treat.

HPV vaccine

Having the vaccine is important because we can't predict who will develop cancer or genital warts. Getting the vaccine now protects you against future risks.

You can find more information on the vaccine and diseases at NHS 111 Wales - HPV vaccine (external site).

Changes to the HPV vaccination programme from 1 September 2023

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has issued new guidance on the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme, recommending that one dose of the vaccine now provides excellent protection.

This change (from two doses) will happen in England and Wales from 1 September 2023.

The HPV vaccine is highly effective at protecting against cancers caused by HPV, including cervical cancer.

Eligibility for the vaccine

The HPV vaccine is offered to:

The HPV vaccine is offered to:

boys and girls aged 12 to 13 (school year 8) in school, and

those who may have missed their vaccination but still remain eligible up to the age of 25 (that is, boys who were in school year 8 on or after 1 September 2019 and girls who became eligible for the vaccine on or after 1 September 2008).

The vaccine is available through specialist sexual health services and HIV clinics to men who are 45 or younger and who are gay or bisexual, or other men who have sex with men (GBMSM).

About the vaccine

The brand name of the vaccine used in the UK is  Gardasil 9.

The HPV vaccination is normally given as an injection in the top of the arm.

One dose offers excellent protection for eligible children, young people and adults under 25. Men who are gay bisexual or other men who have sex with men aged 25 to 45 need two doses of the vaccine for the best protection. People who are immunosuppressed (have a weakened immune system) or who have HIV may need to have three doses - speak to your GP or practice nurse for advice about this if you are under 25. If you are an eligible man aged 25 to 45 speak to your sexual health or HIV clinic doctor or nurse.

Side effects of the HPV vaccine

Common side effects are a sore, swollen red area where the vaccination was given. Sometimes a small, painless hard lump may also form at the injection site. These side effects usually disappear after a couple of days.

Less common side effects include headaches, nausea and fever (high temperature). Other, more serious, reactions are rare.

For more information on common and rare side effects, go to:

If you are concerned about symptoms call  NHS 111 Wales (external site). Calls to NHS 111 Wales are free from landlines and mobile phones.

You can report suspected side effects of vaccines and medicines through the Yellow Card scheme. You can do this online at  mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard  or by calling the Yellow Card scheme hotline on 0800 731 6789 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm).

Information for the public

If you would like to learn more about the HPV vaccine or the diseases it protects against, see the information listed below.

You can also call NHS 111 Wales or your GP surgery for advice if you have any questions.

Leaflets

To order leaflets, visit the Health Information Resources page.

HPV vaccination. Protecting against HPV infection to help reduce your risk of cancer - Bilingual - **Currently being updated for 09/2023**

HPV vaccination. Protecting against HPV infection to help reduce your risk of cancer. A4 text only leaflet. V2 - Bilingual

HPV fact sheet for health professionals, parents and young people - Bilingual - **Currently being updated for 09/2023**

HPV Vaccination - For gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men. (Added 6 September 2023)

Other formats
Large print

HPV vaccination. Protecting against HPV infection to help reduce your risk of cancer - Bilingual - **Currently being updated for 09/2023**
Easy Read

HPV vaccination. Protect yourself from cancers caused by HPV - English / Welsh - **Currently being updated for 09/2023**
British Sign Language
HPV - your guide to the HPV vaccination leaflet for Wales - BSL video - **Currently being updated for 09/2023**

More information
Cervical Screening Wales - About HPV Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust - Cervical Cancer Charity

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Help Me Quit for Baby - Professional Referral form

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Help Me Quit for Baby - Professional Referral form

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Referrals should be sent to - CTM.HelpMeQuit.Maternity@wales.nhs.uk

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PHW Asset Library for MMR/Student vaccine assets 

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PHW Asset Library for MMR/Student vaccine assets 

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Flu vaccine information for health and social care staff in Wales eLearning modules  

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Flu vaccine information for health and social care staff in Wales eLearning modules  

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Flu vaccine information for health and social care staff in Wales eLearning:

Immunisation eLearning - Public Health Wales (nhs.wales)

Flu clinical update for Wales eLearning:

Flu Clinical Update for Wales 2024-25 - Public Health Wales (nhs.wales)

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My Five Ways to Wellbeing - Patient journal

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My Five Ways to Wellbeing - Patient journal

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National Exercise Referral Scheme Leaflet 

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National Exercise Referral Scheme Leaflet 

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NB - Please do not edit creative items in any way - this includes adding text and resizing

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This resource has been developed by the CTM UHB Public Health Team for partners in the public sector, local authority and third sector.

Please do not share this padlet with the public as it's intended for a professional audience. However some of the promotional resources and signposting are suitable for sharing with the public.

From top left to right you will find main headings to help you navigate through the information provided.

The scroll bar can be found underneath each main heading, where you will find further information in relation to MECC, resources, signposting and links.

The information in this padlet is regularly checked and updated. Should you find that a piece of information requires updating, please contact: ctm.behsciteam@wales.nhs.uk

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FAQs for Flu Vaccination Uptake in People with a Learning Disability (Easy Read)

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FAQs for Flu Vaccination Uptake in People with a Learning Disability (Easy Read)

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Barod - Alcohol and Substance Misuse Training in CTM

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Barod - Alcohol and Substance Misuse Training in CTM

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Training:

Alcohol Awareness training

Overdose awareness

Introduction to substance use

Talking to and Working with Children and Young People

[This training is only available in English]

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Barod Cwm Taf is using Eventbrite to organize 14 upcoming events. Check out Barod Cwm Taf's events, learn more, or contact this organizer.

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https://padlet.com/phwmeccctm/gwneud-i-bob-cyswllt-gyfrif-oqv4vpf9zahfy9sy

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Public Health Wales Screening Engagement Team — link to the padlet resources and promotional resources.

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Public Health Wales Screening Engagement Team — link to the padlet resources and promotional resources.

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The Healthy Start scheme helps low-income pregnant women and young children to buy groceries

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The Healthy Start scheme helps low-income pregnant women and young children to buy groceries

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The Healthy Start scheme helps low-income pregnant women and young children in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to buy fruit, vegetables, milk, pulses and infant formula. The vouchers are a means-tested scheme that act as a basic nutritional safety net and encourage families to make healthy food choices.

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Originally published in 2019, this report has been updated in March 2022.

Despite the significant positive impact that the Healthy Start scheme can have on a household's budget and access to a healthy diet, in some areas almost half of eligible families are missing out.

The aim of this toolkit is to share what actions can be taken by local authorities, health professionals and the community sector to increase take up of the scheme locally. The toolkit covers

What is Healthy Start?

Working with health professionals

Promotion and campaigning

Increasing retailer participation and awareness

Mainstreaming into local welfare and advice services

Scotland's Best Start Foods

Appendix A: A brief guide to Healthy Start

Appendix B: Healthy Start quiz

As of summer 2019, Scotland introduced a new Best Start Foods scheme to replace Healthy Start, which is covered in more detail on page 13.
Published 1 Mar 2022
Support our work

Your donation will help communities identify ways to alleviate food poverty and increase access to healthy food.

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Making the most of Healthy Start: A toolkit for local action | Sustain

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The Healthy Start scheme helps low-income pregnant women and young children in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to buy fruit, vegetables, milk, pulses and infant formula. The vouchers are a means-tested scheme that act as a basic nutritional safety net and encourage families to make healthy food choices

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Additional Level 2 MECC Training Information

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Additional Level 2 MECC Training Information

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This document contains additional information (e.g. CMO guidelines for physical activity, vaccination and screening uptake statistics), shared as part of the Level 2 MECC offer of training.

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Healthy Start eLearning course for all health care professionals

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Healthy Start eLearning course for all health care professionals

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Helping parents-to-be go alcohol free

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Help Me Quit for Baby - A5 Leaflet. Bilingual

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Help Me Quit for Baby - A5 Leaflet. Bilingual

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Changes to dietary guidance for children aged 1 to 5 following the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN)'s report

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Changes to dietary guidance for children aged 1 to 5 following the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN)'s report

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Dear colleagues,

I am writing to inform you of changes to Welsh Government dietary advice for young children aged 1 to 5 years following acceptance of recommendations made by the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) in its report on ' Feeding young children aged 1 to 5 years'.

The role of SACN is to provide independent scientific advice on, and risk assessment of, nutrition and related health to the four UK Governments.

The report is based on an extensive and comprehensive review of the evidence base. It makes a number of dietary recommendations, some of which endorse existing advice, others represent a change in advice. These are summarised below.

Yours sincerely,

Judith Paget, Commander of the British Empire.
Director General of Health and Social Services and NHS Wales Chief Executive.

Current UK dietary advice for children aged 1 to 5 years

1. Current population dietary guidelines [as depicted in the Eatwell Guide] apply in full from age 5 years.

2. Current population guidelines on average intake of free sugars [that free sugars intake should not exceed 5% of total dietary intake] should apply to all age groups from age 2 years upwards.

3. Whole cows' milk can be given as a main drink from the age of 1 year.
Semi-skimmed milk can be introduced from the age of two years provided the child is a good eater (eating a varied and balanced diet) and growing well for their age.
Young children should not be given unpasteurised milk because of the higher risk of food poisoning.
As long as they are pasteurised, goats' and sheep's milk can be used from the age of 1 year.

4. First infant formula, follow-on formula or growing-up milks are not needed once your baby is 12 months old.

5. General population advice on dairy products and alternatives (Eatwell Guide):
Choose lower fat and lower sugar options.

Revised dietary recommendations for children aged 1 to 5 years

1. Current UK dietary recommendations as depicted in the Eatwell Guide should apply from around age 2 years.

2. UK dietary recommendations on average intake of free sugars (that free sugars intake should not exceed 5% of total dietary energy intake) should apply from age 1 year.

3. Pasteurised whole and semi-skimmed cows' milk can be given as a main drink from age 1 year, as can goats' and sheep's milks.

4. Formula milks (including infant formula, follow-on formula, 'growing-up' or other 'toddler' milks) are not required by children aged 1 to 5 years. Specialised formula, including low-allergy formula, are also usually not required after the first year of life.

5. Dairy products (such as yoghurts and fromage frais) given to children aged 1 to 5 years should ideally be unsweetened.

6. Commercially manufactured foods and drinks marketed specifically for infants and young children are not needed to meet nutritional requirements.

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Changes to Welsh Government dietary advice for young children (WHC/2024/011)

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Changes to dietary guidance for children aged 1 to 5 following the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN)'s report.

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Your Medicines, Your Health Presentation

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Your Medicines, Your Health Presentation

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Information on medicine management and waste.

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Screening resource to support ethnic minority communities 

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Screening resource to support ethnic minority communities 

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Working together for a healthier Wales: Five policy priorities - Public Health Wales

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Explore our five public health priorities and how they can help create a healthier, fairer Wales for everyone. The best start in life The best start in life builds lifelong health and wellbeing. The foundation for a life lived in good health is built in our early years. Key actions: Consider children’s wellbeing in all

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Supporting Healthy Behaviours - A Guide for Optometry

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Supporting Healthy Behaviours - A Guide for Optometry

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Supporting Healthy Behaviours - A Guide for General Practice

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Supporting Healthy Behaviours - A Guide for General Practice

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PIPYN aims to support children (aged 3-7 years) and their families make healthy choices in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda and Taff Ely

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PIPYN aims to support children (aged 3-7 years) and their families make healthy choices in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda and Taff Ely

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PIPYN - Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (nhs.wales)

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Supporting Healthy​ Behaviours – A Guide for Community Pharmacy

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Supporting Healthy​ Behaviours – A Guide for Community Pharmacy

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Free and downloadable resources - leaflets, newsletters, posters and publications, for Health Care professionals and their patients.

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Free and downloadable leaflets, newsletters, posters and publications for healthcare professionals and their patients.

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Cancer Research UK is the world’s leading independent charity dedicated to cancer research.

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The TalkCancer awareness training programme (for non-clinicians)

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The TalkCancer awareness training programme (for non-clinicians)

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Group workshops

Our Talk Cancer training programme is available in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Prices range between £380 to £1,250 and can be run either online or face-to-face. We'll listen to your group's needs to find the best training format to suit you. We have four group workshops available to book:

Talk Cancer

Our standard cancer awareness training workshop. You'll learn the skills to talk to people about ways to reduce the risk of cancer, spotting cancer early and the national cancer screening programmes

Talk Cancer for Pharmacy

Our cancer awareness training workshop with content tailored for pharmacists and their teams

Train the Presenter

An extension of our cancer awareness training workshop where we train people in how to deliver a scripted presentation focussing on cancer awareness and how to manage audience questions and discussion

Talk Cancer in Any Language

Our standard cancer awareness training workshop interpreted into any language, including British Sign Language. If you provide the interpreters, we can work with you to tailor the workshop content to be relevant and culturally sensitive to your community.
Email Talk Cancer
Individual workshop

If you don't have a group to book a workshop with, we also offer our cancer awareness workshop online to individuals for free.

We try to accommodate multiple people from the same organisation, but if there are more than two people, we may not be able to have everyone attend and would instead recommend a private group workshop.
Register your interest for a future online workshop.
Get a free group workshop

You can get a free cancer awareness workshop if you can help reach people who need cancer information the most. If you're not eligible for a free workshop, you can register for one of our paid workshops.
Check if you're eligible
People who can benefit from our training

If you promote health and well-being to the public or communities then you can take part in our Talk Cancer training. Here's a list of some of the people and their roles who can take part:

Community groups and volunteers

Local authorities

Health Improvement Teams

Health and well-being services such as disability groups, food banks, stop smoking services, and charities

Pharmacy teams

Health roles such as GP practice staff, occupational therapists, social workers, dentists, and mental health professionals

Faith leaders and groups

Phone or email us if you would like to learn more about how to talk about cancer, reducing risk and early diagnosis.

Helpful resources

More information and support

We also offer cancer awareness programmes for employees and nurse support for the public.

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Sign Up For Our Cancer Awareness Training Programme

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Learn how to have conversations on reducing cancer risk and the importance of spotting cancer early, through Cancer Research UK's cancer awareness training.

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Cancer Awareness Roadshow | Cancer Research UK

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Cancer Research UK is raising cancer awareness among the public and supporting people to access their local cancer services.

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Cancer Research UK - Online learning for GPs

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Cancer Research UK - Online learning for GPs

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Online Learning for Health Professionals

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Free services available in person, online, on the phone or in print to support patients

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Whether you want to speak to our nurses, join a course or meet other people who understand what you’re going through, our free services are here to support you.

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MECC Community of Practice (CoP) Padlet – link/ QR code

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MECC Community of Practice (CoP) Padlet – link/ QR code

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Welsh MECC CoP Padlet: https://padlet.com/phwmeccctm/gymuned-ymarfer-gwneud-i-bob-cyswllt-gyfrif-kek7cpyovp9lgko7

English MECC CoP Padlet: https://padlet.com/phwmeccctm/making-every-contact-count-mecc-community-of-practice-cop-4bd755na17824vdb

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Training delivered by PHW Screening Engagement Team (SET)

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Public Health Wales Screening Division are offering free training on the NHS Screening programmes in Wales.

Who is the training for?

This training is for key people who work and/or have an active role promoting health and wellbeing at a community level or within the workplace.

This training will provide you with the skills and knowledge to:

Raise awareness of screening within your community and / or workplace

Provide peer support within your community networks

Communicate screening information in a way that works for your community

Have open conversations about screening with the people you support

Support and signpost to resources in accessible formats

Take part in engagement opportunities to improve screening services.

What will I learn from the training?

There are three modules available which are delivered via Microsoft Teams (MST). The modules will be delivered in Welsh and English. We recommend that you complete the 'Introduction to Screening' module first.

Module One - Introduction to Screening (1 hour)

This module will provide you with an understanding of:

NHS screening in Wales.

Why people may or may not take part in screening when invited.

How we can overcome barriers to screening.

The available resources.

Module Two - Screening Programmes (1 hour)

This module will focus on Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Diabetic Eye Screening.

Module Three - Cancer Screening Programmes (1 hour)

This module will focus on Cervical, Breast and Bowel screening.

Modules two and three will cover:

Who is eligible for screening.

What tests are offered.

What will happen when you take part.

What resources are available.

What you can do to raise awareness in your community.

If you would like to book a place or find out more please email: screening.engagement@wales.nhs.uk

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Public Health Wales Screening Division are offering free training on the NHS Screening programmes in Wales.

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Diabetes - Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Whether you're curious, newly diganosed, or sipporting someone with diabetes this page is here to help. This page contains relevant information about diabetes, including the main 8 care processes.

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Carers and care providers play an essential role in making sure that the people they care for feel supported when invited for screening.

Visit the carers webpage for further information.

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Carers and care providers play an essential role in making sure that the people they care for feel supported to access screening when invited.

The information on this page will help you if you are:

someone who has been invited for screening and needs support

an unpaid carer

a care worker, or

a health professional.

If you are an unpaid carer who provides support to someone, it is equally important that you look after your own health.
We understand that you may not see yourself as a carer.

The Carers Wales ' State of Caring Survey, 2022 ' showed that half of all carers took over a year to recognise their caring role, with over a third taking more than three years to recognise themselves as a carer.

If you are a friend or family member who provides support to someone, you may find the information on this page helpful.

The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act (2014) defines an unpaid carer as:

'Someone who provides unpaid care to an adult or disabled child. The cared for person may be a family member or a friend, who due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction cannot cope without their support. A carer could be a husband caring for his wife, a parent caring for their child who has care and support needs or a child caring for their parent.'

Taking part in screening

To make a decision about taking part in screening, a person must have:

access to clear and accurate information, in a format that suits their needs

support (if they need it) to understand the information

time to consider the information, and

further support (if they need it) to help them make a decision.

For more information about screening in Wales, visit Public Health Wales Screening.

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Carers and care providers play an essential role in making sure that the people they care for feel supported to access screening when invited.