Many individuals struggle with the debilitating effects of trauma, with some self-medicating with opioids to numb emotional pain. While opioids may provide temporary relief, they can lead to addiction and further complications. Buvidal, a form of opioid substitution therapy, offers a promising new approach to treatment for opiate dependence.

The team driving a campaign to eliminate unnecessary glove use across Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and beyond has received national recognition. On Friday 20 June, members of the Critical Care and Shaping Change teams received an NHS Wales Sustainability Award at a ceremony held at the Swansea Arena.

Imagine the vulnerability of leaving a hospital setting, only to face the complexities of community life feeling unprepared. This is a reality many have experienced. However, the 'Prep 4 Discharge' (P4D) programme is changing that narrative. Students at the Recovery and Wellbeing College are now stepping into their communities with confidence and preparedness, witnessing life-altering outcomes. Shaping Change sought to understand the heart of this initiative, highlighting the powerful change being driven by colleagues within CAVUHB.

The Gloves Off campaign, initiated in Wales by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CAV UHB), addresses the critical issue of excessive glove usage in NHS Wales. This initiative aims to reduce plastic waste and carbon emissions while promoting better hand hygiene and patient care. The project has gained significant traction, thanks to the collaborative efforts of the CAVUHB Shaping Change team, the Critical Care Directorate, and the NHS Executive.

Cardiff and Vale’s Heart Failure service at UHW faced a significant challenge: the single inpatient HF Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) was unable to meet the increasing demand for care. Considerable pressure on the hospital clinic and the small number of staff led to delays in patient care and poor outcomes. Shaping Change and Value in Health sought out ways to reshape the service in order to deliver value for patients using it’s current resources.

IQ Endoscopes are moving forward to Phase Three of the Endoscopy Challenge, with a budget of £260k for enhanced testing of their prototype. The challenge is funded by the CCR Challenge Fund and led by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board’s (CAV UHB) Shaping Change team.

The Emergency Department (ED) at University Hospital Wales is a bustling hub of activity, handling approximately 450 patients daily. Recent changes, including increased patient volume, staff turnover, and footprint moves, had highlighted inefficiencies in their stock management processes. Shaping Change stepped into support the team in addressing the problem.

Ward C4 Stroke is making significant strides toward earning the Bronze Award through the Ward Accreditation and Improvement Programme—a key initiative within the Health Board aimed at embedding excellence, eradicating avoidable harm and cultivating a supportive and high-performing culture within our teams.

Q Exchange offers Q members the chance to develop project ideas and submit bids for up to £40,000 of funding. This year, Cardiff and Vale UHB’s Value Team have been awarded funding for their project.

We're thrilled to announce that two fantastic projects spearheaded by teams within Cardiff and Vale UHB's Shaping Change initiative have been shortlisted for the prestigious Q Exchange funding programme!

Emma Powderhill is the Ward Manager for Cedar Ward at University Hospital Llandough. She has recently completed 200 Minutes Back, an improvement programme created by Shaping Change.

The Immunophenotyping team, based at University Hospital Wales, provide and interpret clinically relevant information for the diagnosis, management, early detection and prevention of diseases such as Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML), through analysis of a laboratory investigation.

Sue is The Change Hub’s Portfolio Manager. The Change Hub are one of the three functions of Shaping Change, delivering Cardiff and Vale UHB's strategic priorities. They are a team of skilled, experienced, change management experts, who facilitate and accelerate large-scale transformation.

This course will provide you with the skills, knowledge and experience to begin recognising the processes you work within in your service and how they can be improved.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (UHB) has implemented a new platform called STAMP (System for Tracking and Managing Patients) to streamline the process of tracking patients' hospital stays.