The Cardiff and Vale Health Inclusion Service (CAVHIS) launched in 2021 at Cardiff Royal Infirmary and is an expansion of the previous Cardiff Health Access Practice (CHAP) service.
CAVHIS provides access to public health screening and short-term support for people who find it difficult to access healthcare and who are not registered with a GP. The service aims to provide this service with compassion, treating each individual with respect and dignity.
In addition, CAVHIS provides for the needs of individuals whose general medical service needs cannot be met within local GP practices. This element of the service is called the Alternative Treatment Scheme (ATS).
Our Mission:
- To provide timely and comprehensive health assessments including public health screening for individuals who find it challenging to access healthcare and are not registered with a GP.
- To provide patient centred care and immediate treatment to patients in need, whilst making appropriate onward referrals to other services.
- To support and empower these individuals to register at GMS Practices.
Our Vision:
- To improve the health and wellbeing of individuals who find it hard to access healthcare by the delivery of a high-quality health screening service and community orientation.
- To work with our partners towards reducing health inequalities in Cardiff and Vale.