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Bee Project: Nick Davies

The Arts for Health and Wellbeing team at Cardiff and Vale UHB recently undertook a project focusing on bees with Llandough Primary School and artist, Nick Davies. Read her blog below: "Having been involved with a combined arts/science project last year that focussed on the theme of ‘Bees’ I became completely mesmerised with this fascinating … Continue reading Bee Project: Nick Davies

Hearth Gallery

Silver Lining

The Hearth Gallery is delighted to present the exhibition Silver Lining, an inspiring collection of mixed media pieces created by artists living with a brain injury and the people who support them. Almost two years ago The Welsh branch of The Silver Lining Charity approached Beth Morris (who runs a community art school at Insole … Continue reading Silver Lining

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Share A Life

Sgroliwch i lawr am Gymraeg Share a Life is a growing collection of portraits and stories displaying the spectrum of homelessness throughout Wales from those who have experienced it. Through this project, we are offering an opportunity to break down the stigma and barriers surrounding homelessness. Texas artist Katherine Holmes migrated to Cardiff in 2014 … Continue reading Share A Life

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Altered States on ICU

Chronicling the visual hallucinations described by patients The pictures displayed were collected during the Cardiff Delirium Study, they give a unique insight into the patients’ subjective experience on the intensive care unit (ICU). Delirium is a common condition effecting about 20% of all hospital patients. Symptoms fluctuate and include poor attention, disorientation and in severe … Continue reading Altered States on ICU

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“Holding On To Hope”: Cardiff and Vale UHB to mark World Mental Health Day with a series of events and exhibitions.

With support from the Cardiff & Vale Health Charity, Cardiff and Vale UHB is delighted to be able to support a community arts project in Llantwit Major, which brings together musicians, spoken word poets and artists in support of World Mental Health day. Holding on to Hope is a series of activities held in St. … Continue reading “Holding On To Hope”: Cardiff and Vale UHB to mark World Mental Health Day with a series of events and exhibitions.

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Hearth Gallery: Summer Open Exhibition

Cardiff and The Vale University Health Board is delighted to present a Summer Exhibition of artwork from staff and members of our hospital community : an exciting, vibrant and eclectic exhibition of paintings, drawings, prints, textiles, ceramics and photography. We were supported by members of staff, patients and visitors, much enjoyed by visitors to the … Continue reading Hearth Gallery: Summer Open Exhibition

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Molly May Lewis yn cael ei phenodi’n Gydlynydd newydd Oriel yr Aelwyd

Mae tîm Celfyddydau Iechyd a Lles BIP Caerdydd a’r Fro yn falch o groesawu Molly May Lewis fel cydlynydd newydd Oriel yr Aelwyd yn Ysbyty Athrofaol Llandochau. Mae Molly’n wneuthurwr printiau ac artist cain o ddydd i ddydd ac mae wedi gweithio gyda’r tîm yn y gorffennol fel rhan o ddathliadau’r GIG yn 70 y … Continue reading Molly May Lewis yn cael ei phenodi’n Gydlynydd newydd Oriel yr Aelwyd

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Molly May Lewis appointed as new Hearth Gallery Coordinator

Cardiff and Vale UHB’s Arts for Health and Wellbeing team are delighted to welcome Molly May Lewis as the new gallery coordinator of the Hearth Gallery in University Hospital Llandough. Molly is a printmaker and fine artist by trade and has worked with the team in the past as both part of the health board’s … Continue reading Molly May Lewis appointed as new Hearth Gallery Coordinator

Improving Environments

Window down memory lane opened by muralist on University Hospital of Wales’ Ward B6

Patients on Ward B6 at the University Hospital of Wales have been treated to a trip down memory lane by artist Adele Pask who has filled with ward with colour and light in a new mural commissioned by the UHB’s Arts for Health and Wellbeing Team. One of the main priorities of Cardiff and Vale … Continue reading Window down memory lane opened by muralist on University Hospital of Wales’ Ward B6

Our Health Heritage

Conserve and co-ordinate our Health Heritage

Thanks to funding from the Cardiff & Vale Health Charity, we are seeking expressions of interest relating to the health heritage of the Cardiff Royal Infirmary. Our ultimate goal is to protect, increase access to, and display our history for future generations. To do so, we are looking to commission someone in a short term, … Continue reading Conserve and co-ordinate our Health Heritage