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  1. 6d ago

    Joining the Dots - Episode 26 - Blood Cancer Awareness and our Cardiff Half Marathon coverage

    Blood Cancer Awareness Month is drawing to a close, but raising its profile goes way beyond a month-long campaign. Like all cancers, information is key and on this show we hear from people who have it and from people who work in the area of research, as well as those caring for people with it. Blood cancer charities are running a variety of campaigns focusing on different areas. For example, Blood Cancer UK‘s ‘here for this’ campaign is focusing on community members sharing the milestones they have lived for and still hope to see; Leukaemia Care has focused on ‘spot leukaemia”, an awareness drive designed to help people recognise persistent signs and symptoms, whereas the Lymphoma Action charity’s “Let’s Talk Lymphoma” Advocacy, the charity is actively inviting individuals affected by the condition to write directly to their MPs, MSPs, or MSs. This push aims to educate political decision-makers on the realities of living with the disease and secure improved parliamentary support for early diagnosis, care, and treatment. And those are only a few of the campaigns running this month. And if you are one of those running the Cardiff Half Marathon this Sunday (Oct 4) then do look out for our Hospital Radio Glamorgan volunteers who will be working with our partners Bro Radio to cover the event. We’ll be on air between 9am and 2pm to bring you stories from the race from the people running and those supporting them. Don’t forget there will be road closures as a result of the Cardiff Half, so factor those in, especially if you need to get to a hospital.

  2. Sep 21

    Joining The Dots - Episode 25 – Migraine, Movement, Organ Donation and Deaf Awareness plus, a big ‘thank you’

    This is an important week in the ‘awareness and prevention’ calendar, and as always, there are plenty of opportunities to engage with a host of campaigns which occur this month. Falls Awareness (sometimes referred to as Prevention) Week highlights the importance of being mobile and active in later life and campaigning groups such as Age Cymru as well as the local health authorities, including ours here in Cardiff and Vale, are offering awareness advice and prevention tips in an effort to ensure that more of us stay on our feet safely and for longer. For those of you who are in the catchment area of the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, the authority has a dedicated Falls Team, and this week they are based at Barry Library for three mornings, 10-12, to offer advice and support around preventing falls. Their first day is Monday 20th and they are also there on Tuesday and Thursday. And if you can’t get to Barry but you’re concerned about your mobility you can get in touch with the Stay Steady Clinic on 02921 832552. It is also Migraine Awareness Week, where the campaign tagline is ‘believe me/us’ as the Migraine Trust calls for more action on raising awareness and getting skeptics to believe those who suffer with the debilitating headaches. On Wednesday, Sept 23, the United Nations will mark International Day of Sign Languages, which coincides with Deaf Awareness Week. And, this week is also Organ Donation Week. Today, 8691 people are waiting for a transplant in the UK and 1572 have received a transplant from a deceased donor since April this year. Almost 40% of opt-in registrations on the organ donation register are people aged between 18-34 and since 2020/21 consent for organ donation has fallen from 69% to 57% this year, but the good news is that almost 29 million of us have agreed to donate our organs after death. And a big ‘thank you’ to the organisers of the South Wales Business Awards and to one of our trustees, Byron Brain, for a chance to showcase the great work of Hospital Radio Glamorgan.

  3. Sep 7

    Joining The Dots - Episode 24 – International Dot Day, MenB vaccinations and National Inclusion Week

    If like out programme presenter, Julie, you have never heard of International Dot Day, rest assured, you’re in for a treat. The show also highlights the work of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board’s immunisation co-ordinators who are offering MenB vaccinations to first-year undergraduate students aged under 25 and as it is National Inclusion Week, we hear what one school in the Vale of Glamorgan is doing to ensure its pupils know what its like to learn in a ‘highly inclusive and respectful environment’. American author Peter H Reynolds, wrote The Dot, a book about self discovery and the creative journey of a little girl called Vashti. She fretted that she couldn’t draw, but her first mark showed otherwise. A few years after the book was published a teacher called Terry Shay started International Dot Day, which falls (roughly) on September 15. It has become a day to celebrate creativity, courage and making your mark. MenB is a serious bacterial infection that can cause sepsis and can become life-threatening very quickly. The CVUHB vaccination team will be visiting universities across Cardiff and the Vale throughout September and October to offer the vaccine to all eligible first-year undergraduate students. It’s National Inclusion Week, a week dedicated to inclusivity and encouraging us all to start important conversations centred around this year’s theme of ‘build trust; navigate change’. As we all adapt to more technological changes, skills needs and economic pressures our expectations of ourselves and one another evolve. This can be challenging and exciting but also leave people feeling uncertain about what it means for them. This annual campaign is designed to celebrate inclusion and respect and valuing all individuals. At Cogan Primary School in the Vale of Glamorgan the school’s Hearing Resource Base was recently praised by Estyn as a particular strength, with inspectors describing Cogan as a “highly inclusive and respectful environment” where pupils with hearing loss are fully integrated into school life. We hear about it from two members of the school’s staff.

  4. Aug 24

    Joining the Dots - Episode 23 - Urology and Pulmonary Fibrosis

    As August draws to a close and the Bank Holiday approaches, we highlight the Urology Foundation ahead of its September awareness campaign. Last year the focus was on bladder leakage and the charity sought to share practical information and encouraged people to discuss their experiences via open conversations. Next month is also Pulmonary Fibrosis month. PF is scar tissue in the lungs and the charity Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis is also on an awareness raising mission in September. Symptoms include shortness of breath, a dry cough, tiredness and unexplained weight loss. One of the signs of PF is hearing crackles when the chest is listened to with a stethoscope. The sound resembles that of Velcro being pulled apart. Another sign can be clubbing of fingers and toes so swollen and rounded finger and toe tips.

  5. Aug 17

    Joining the Dots - Episode 22 - Brain health, Bonnie Tyler and extended visiting hours

    Alzheimer’s Research UK, which focuses specifically on biomedical research, diagnostics, prevention and finding a cure for dementia, is running a campaign to help us all look after our brains better and anyone with access to the internet is invited to take part in its Think Brain Health check-in. We paid tribute to Bonnie Tyler who died in Portugal last month. Singer, songwriter and media man extraordinaire Mal Pope was a good friend of Bonnie’s and he let us know what the weekend of tributes to her consisted of. I’m grateful to him for doing just that, because I know it will have been a very difficult time for him personally, as well as a huge loss to Swansea and the rest of the music-loving community worldwide. And, there has been a change to hospital visiting hours: From Monday 17th August 2026, patients at University Hospital of Wales, University Hospital Llandough, St David’s Hospital and Barry Hospital can enjoy visits from up to two people at a time between an extended timeframe of 11am- 9pm. Though do bear in mind that every patient’s situation is unique, and where additional support is needed, healthcare teams can agree personalised attendance plans to ensure those who matter most can continue to be involved in their loved one’s care. However, some specialist areas, such as Maternity and Critical Care, will have their own local guidance in place.

  6. Aug 10

    Joining the Dots - Episode 21 - The deluxe quiz and ‘what’s on’ recommendations

    It’s August, and incredibly, the sun is still shining in south east Wales, and beyond! The school holidays are in full swing, some will be on annual leave, others will be enjoying some rest and relaxation, so what better way to while away some time than to test your general knowledge and find out how much you know about Wales? You’ll get a chance to do that with the Joining the Dots quiz! We all know how important it is to keep our minds as well as our bodies active, so why not test yourself and let Julie know how you get on? Send her an email at joiningthedots@radioglamorgan.co.uk and tell her how many marks you got. There were 21 up for grabs and quiz questions included: *South Wales is home to the second largest castle in Britain. Windsor is the biggest castle, so what is the name of the biggest in Wales? *What is the name of the Welsh terrier dog that originated from Pembrokeshire and became popular with Hollywood stars and royalty after the First World War? Programme 21 also offers some insight into what you might want to watch, listen to and maybe even go and see. Julie’s recommendations are Ann Droid on BBC iPlayer for something to watch; How to Fail, with journalist and author Elizabeth Day for something to listen to, or watch if you prefer and Jersey Boys at Wales Millennium Centre if you fancy treating yourself to a simply spectacular musical. Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in the true-life musical phenomenon. They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note ….

  7. Jul 13

    Joining the Dots - Episode 20 - Diabetes, medication and hot weather and a QUIZ!

    According to Public Health Wales, diabetes is on the rise with one in five adults affected. That means the number of people living with diabetes in Wales is rising faster than previously projected, new data from NHS Wales has revealed. Public Health Wales and Diabetes UK Cymru have joined forces to call on people to know their risk of Type 2 diabetes and act swiftly. The latest figures (2025) show that 230,371 people aged 17 and over in Wales are now living with diabetes. That is an increase of 7,685 people, or 3.5 per cent, in a single year (222,686 in 2024). The rate of growth significantly outpaces projections made by Public Health Wales in 2021/22, which forecast that Wales would reach 260,000, or one in 11 people diagnosed as living with diabetes, by 2035. At current rates of growth, that milestone could arrive considerably earlier. There are several types of diabetes, although type 1 and 2 are what we hear about most often. In all types, glucose can’t get into our cells properly so it builds up in the blood and too much glucose can cause lots of different problems. Diabetes UK has a range of information and support on its website. And we be look at the impact the hot weather can have on us, especially if you’re on medication or if you’ve found that your mental health has declined as a result of the heatwave. The Medicines and Respiratory products Healthcare Agency has issued advice on keeping you medicines and medical devices safe in the hot weather. There was also a quiz on the show - no theme, but the questions were connected to the songs and stories on the show. How many did you get right? And as this was our 20th programme, we have a request for you, what else would you like to hear about on Joining The Dots? Theatre/arts news and reviews, regular quizzes, a 'good news' feature have all been suggested. If you have other ideas please email joiningthedots@radioglamorgan.com

  8. Jul 6

    Joining the Dots - Episode 19 - ARFID, RSV vaccines and pet loss

    ARFID, Avoidant or Restrictive Food Intake Disorder impacts between 0.5% and 5% of the population. According to the National Eating Disorders Association, individuals with ARFID limit the volume and/or variety of foods they consume, but unlike other eating disorders like anorexia or bulimia, food avoidance or restriction is not related to fears of weight or distress about body shape, size or weight. Instead, in ARFID, selective eating is motivated by a lack of interest in eating or of food itself, or what is called sensory sensitivity (e.g., strong reactions to taste, texture, smell of foods), and/or a fear of aversive consequences (e.g., of choking or vomiting). ARFID Awareness UK offers support and resources online, as does the Cardiff and Vale Eating Disorders Service. Happy birthday to the National Health Service for July 5th – 78 years old! Established in 1948 by Welshman Aneurin Bevan, Britain was the first western country to offer free at the point of use medical care to the whole population. We’re grateful for the opportunity to support our local NHS, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board here at Hospital Radio Glamorgan and the people who work there, including Charis Joyce, an immunisation co-ordinator who explained why over 75 year olds and babies would benefit from the Respiratory Syncytial Virus vaccination. GP’s surgeries and walk-in clinics are being held this month, including across Cardiff and the Vale. And pet loss, something many of us struggle with. Would you know where to get support? Pet Loss Support GroupBlue CrossPet Bereavement Support

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Content that's either been heard on Hospital Radio Glamorgan or about to air on the award winning hospital radio station, broadcasting live from the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. Registered Charity number 504534.

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    Hospital Radio Glamorgan
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
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