Diabetes UK Cymru urges everyone with diabetes to


get flu jab this winter Diabetes UK Cymru is calling for everyone living with diabetes to have a flu vaccination this winter.


Illnesses like the flu can be more severe for people living with diabetes, and can lead to them developing other severe illnesses, such as pneumonia. But last winter over a third (39.1%) of people under the age of 65 in Wales who have diabetes missed out on getting a flu vaccination, despite it being free to everyone with the condition.


Having the flu can make it harder for people living with diabetes to manage their condition, as it can destabilise blood sugar levels. This can in turn increase the risk of developing serious complications of diabetes, such as amputations, stroke and kidney disease. It can also lead to them developing other more severe illnesses.


Dai Williams, National Director of Diabetes UK Cymru, said: “Illnesses like the flu are serious for people with diabetes, so it is essential everyone with diabetes has the flu jab this winter. “The influenza virus can change year-to-year making it vital that you have your flu jab annually. Getting vaccinated also protects people around you, as it helps to stop the virus spreading.


“If you have any concerns about having the vaccination then please speak to your GP or healthcare professional.” The flu jab is one of 15 healthcare essentials that every person with diabetes is entitled to through the NHS every year. These include having your blood pressure measured, having your eyes screened for signs of retinopathy and having your feet and legs checked.


Each year the NHS prepares for the unpredictability of the flu as the influenza virus can change rapidly year-on-year. They recommend that everyone who is eligible for the flu jab gets vaccinated as soon as possible to avoid getting the illness. For more information about diabetes and flu, please visit our website www.diabetes.org.uk/seasonal-flu


Children connect with nature at Our Orchard


Our Orchard project. It was also an opportunity to introduce them to a hospital which can often be a frightening place for


children, Dr Rhys Jones with children from Lansdowne Primary School


Primary School children were given the opportunity to be at one with nature at a fun and interactive day at Our Orchard, a unique space being developed


at University


Hospital Llandough (UHL). Our Orchard at UHL welcomed 30 children from Lansdowne Primary School to fill the new bug hotel, undertake bird watching and learn how to do willow weaving, while finding out some fun facts about the land.


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The children were met by Our Orchard ambassador Dr Rhys Jones who entertained the children and brought nature to life for them teaching them about the importance of the environment and the benefits Our Orchard will bring to the local community.


Simone Joslyn, Engagement Lead for Our Orchard said; “This has been a great opportunity for the Health Board to engage with young people in its plans for the future of


in an exciting and creative way. Hopefully this will alleviate some concerns if they ever need to attend University Hospital Llandough or other hospitals in the future. “I want to say a big thank you to Dr Rhys Jones for his time, the RSPB staff and volunteers who undertook bird watching with the children, Out to Learn who taught them willow weaving and Men’s Shed who built our incredible bug hotel, which will give a safe space for bugs to live during the development. Our Orchard is a unique space at UHL which will become a legacy for generations to come. This long term project will be established in phases and will include a semi- natural planted area which has been set aside for the protection of plants and wildlife, wildflower meadows and a bee sanctuary. To find out more about Our Orchard visit www. cardiffandvaleuhb.wales.nhs.uk/ ein-berllan-our-orchard


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