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Advisory BoardThe Network Advisory Board represents the Network’s members, and aims to encourage people to work more collaboratively in Wales. The Advisory Board has an overall remit to advise and support the Network to achieve its objectives. The Advisory Board consists of representatives of the each of the sectors that have a role to play in improving nutrition and levels of physical activity in Wales. The Advisory Board is Chaired by Su Mably, Consultant in Public Health, Public Health Wales. Members include:
The Advisory Board meet on a quarterly basis. Minutes of each meeting are taken and can be viewed below. 201321 March13 June02 SeptemberAbertawe Bro Morgannwg University NHS TrustAbertawe Bro Morgannwg University NHS Trust is the largest in Wales, covering Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Bridgend and the Western Vale of Glamorgan. Age CymruAge Cymru is the leading charity for all older people in Wales. They campaign, research and fundraise to make sure they build a better life for all older people. They ensure older people’s voices are heard, challenge and change attitudes, fight discrimination wherever they find it and tackle elder abuse in all its forms. Age Cymru: • provide confidential, impartial, simple information and advice for free (Services section) • help people to claim their entitlements • provide age awareness training • celebrate creativity in later life • make physical activity available • work to make residential care a positive experience • promote healthy living throughout the year British Heart FoundationThe British Heart Foundation (BHF) is the UK’s number one heart charity which was founded in 1961 by a group of medical professionals wanting to fund extra research into the causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of heart and circulatory disease. Coronary heart disease is the UK’s single biggest killer but the BHF are leading the fight against it. Their pioneering research has helped to transform the lives of people living with heart and circulatory conditions. Cardiff Metropolitan UniversityThe University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC) offers a comprehensive range of courses which attract students of all ages and from many backgrounds. There are nine academic schools which offer a wide range of courses including courses on nutrition, dietetics, food science and catering from short courses to HNC/D and degree, through to Masters and PhD. UWIC’s research mission focuses on strategic and applied research. UWIC’s leading research centres are recognised as playing a key role in supporting the economic, social and cultural development in Wales and the UK. Chartered Society of PhysiotherapyThe Chartered Society of Physiotherapy is an organisation that aims to:
Countryside Council for WalesThe Countryside Council for Wales is the Government's statutory advisor on sustaining natural beauty, wildlife and the opportunity for outdoor enjoyment in Wales and its inshore waters. CCW works with a range of International, National and Local bodies to help develop the evidence base and improve access to, and unlock the potental health benefits of the countryside in order to contribute to the long term health and well being of all people in Wales. Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical ActivityThe Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)was launched in 2011. The Institute seeks to represent the one million UK professionals working within sport and physical activity with one unified voice. Its core objective is to raise standards across the sector. CIMPSA has recognised Chartership status by the Royal Privy Council.
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