Health and Wellbeing

The increasing transmission of COVID-19 in the Wrexham and Flintshire areas and the resulting number of patients being treated for COVID-19 at the hospital – currently 128 - together with winter … [Read more...] about Planned surgery paused due to pressures of COVID-19 at Wrexham Maelor Hospital

The advice to those who are clinically extremely vulnerable, previously ‘shielding’ has changed from Wednesday 23rd December to advise those within this group that they should no longer attend work or … [Read more...] about New advice to those who are Clinically Extremely Vulnerable – previously ‘shielding’

Throughout the pandemic, The Reader Organisation has been offering an alternative provision to continue our work to combat loneliness, isolation, and mental health difficulties through our Shared … [Read more...] about Shared Reading Alternative Well-being Offer with The Reader Organisation

Date: Wednesday 2nd September Time: 10 am until 11 am Location: Online Event This webinar will provide an introduction to Mental Wellbeing Impact Assessment as a tool in identifying issues and … [Read more...] about Using the Mental Wellbeing Impact Assessment tool during COVID-19 pandemic with Public Health England

Join the survey! Arts & Health in Wales during the Covid-19 pandemic: addressing challenges and improving access to online delivery These surveys form part of a cross-Wales study on the impacts … [Read more...] about Arts & Health in Wales during the COVID-19 pandemic Survey with Cardiff University

Are you feeling anxious? Are you feeling down and depressed? Are you worrying a lot? Free self-help online video course with Public Health Wales. No matter who you are, life can sometimes … [Read more...] about ACTivate Your Life with Public Health Wales

Since lockdown, we have all been getting used to a new way of working, socialising and living – much of which has created barriers and caused a feeling of uncertainty for many older people across … [Read more...] about Leave No-one Behind Report from Older People's Commissioner

https://youtu.be/iYSfWw1iAng Due to the number of cardiac rehab classes that have been cancelled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, British Heart Foundation has developed an at-home … [Read more...] about Cardiac rehabilitation at home with British Heart Foundation

As the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic in the UK subsides, the findings of a review of deaths in Wales associated with the virus has been published. The ‘Examining deaths in Wales associated … [Read more...] about First review of coronavirus deaths in Wales published from Welsh Government

How can we ensure we vaccinate the Welsh Public safely, effectively and efficiently? During these unprecedented times, it is more imperative than ever to ensure that the public within Wales are … [Read more...] about Welsh SBRI Vaccinations Challenge with SBRI Centre of Excellence

Distance Aware is an NHS initiative that has been established to enable individuals and organisations to politely prompt ongoing distancing and respect of individual social space. Since COVID-19 there … [Read more...] about Distance Aware with NHS

Covid-19 means we are all working differently, but that does not mean we have stopped working. As Advocacy providers across North Wales, we realise that there are lots of things for you to consider at … [Read more...] about Providing advocacy to people throughout the COVID-19 pandemic from North Wales Advocacy Network

The Chief Medical Officer for Wales Dr Frank Atherton has confirmed people in Wales who are shielding will no longer need to do so after 16 August. Around 130,000 people in Wales have been advised … [Read more...] about Shielding in Wales to pause from 16 August from Welsh Government

What Matters to You? Are you over 65? Have you got a hearing loss? Are you feeling isolated in your home? Are you feeling socially excluded? Are you feeling safe? Project 65 is … [Read more...] about Project 65 Wrexham

As lockdown restrictions start to ease, it is essential that businesses take the necessary steps to ensure that employees can return to work safely and without risks to their health and wellbeing. To … [Read more...] about Returning to Work after COVID-19

Older people in Wales should continue to be vigilant to protect themselves from crime and scams during the Covid-19 pandemic as they can be a particular target for criminals. That’s the message … [Read more...] about Protecting Older People in Wales from Crime and Scams from the Older People's Commissioner for Wales

New digital technology fast-tracked to support non-contact consultations in NHS Wales during the coronavirus pandemic, is here to stay, Health Minister, Vaughan Gething has said. In the last few … [Read more...] about Digital Services Introduced in NHS Wales are Here to Stay from Welsh Government

The Deputy Minister for Health and Social Care, Julie Morgan marks National Carers Week by announcing an additional £50,000 funding to Carers Wales. The new funding will provide more unpaid carers … [Read more...] about £50,000 to Support Unpaid Carers Mental Health from Welsh Government

Together with over 25 other organisations across the UK, we have created an accessible safety and wellbeing resource for survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence and other forms of gender-based … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Guidance and Advice for Survivors and Support Networks from Welsh Women's Aid

If you, or someone you know has suffered a bereavement because of COVID-19 or under any other circumstances during these uncertain time, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) Patient Advice … [Read more...] about Bereavement Services with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

The rules and regulations around COVID-19 mean that lots of us can't meet up with friends, partners and other people we care about and have relationships with. Many of us will be online and on our … [Read more...] about Safe and Healthy Relationships with S.T.A.R

Lockdown Arrangements • Will arrangements for the shielding group change in light of the announcements about lockdown for the wider public? At the moment, no decisions have been made about the … [Read more...] about Advice on Shielding from Welsh Government

Wrexham Foodbank provides three-day food parcels for local people in financial crisis. How to Make a Referral If you, or someone you know of, is in need of a food parcel you can obtain a referral … [Read more...] about Wrexham Foodbank Update