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Taliad cymorth i ofalwyr di-dâl / Support payment for unpaid carers (Bilingual) Deadline for applications: 17:00, 15/07/22

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Cymraeg/Welsh (Please scroll down for English) Mae taliad untro o £500 ar gael i bob gofalwr di-dâl cymwys yng Nghymru a oedd yn cael Lwfans Gofalwyr ar 31 Mawrth 2022. Mae llawer o ofalwr … [Read more...] about Taliad cymorth i ofalwyr di-dâl / Support payment for unpaid carers (Bilingual) Deadline for applications: 17:00, 15/07/22

Principality Building Society’s Future Generations Fund From Community Foundation Wales, closing date: 12:00, 30/06/22

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Grants of up to £5,000 will be awarded to third sector organisations, to support young people under the age of 40 in Wales, for the activities in the following themes: Developing training and / … [Read more...] about Principality Building Society’s Future Generations Fund From Community Foundation Wales, closing date: 12:00, 30/06/22

Save a Life Cymru: Funds for defibrillators in public places From Welsh Government

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The Welsh Government has re-opened its scheme providing defibrillators in public places, for a second tranche. A further £500,000 has been used to purchase defibrillators which will be allocated to … [Read more...] about Save a Life Cymru: Funds for defibrillators in public places From Welsh Government

Arts Council of Wales: Arts, Health and Wellbeing Lottery funding programme Deadlines for application rounds: 21/04/22, 05/10/22, 18/01/23

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The fund is open to partnership bids from across the arts, health, social care and third sectors. They’re particularly interested in supporting creative projects that address the following health … [Read more...] about Arts Council of Wales: Arts, Health and Wellbeing Lottery funding programme Deadlines for application rounds: 21/04/22, 05/10/22, 18/01/23

New defibrillator installed at AVOW offices on 21 Egerton Street, Wrexham AVOW Press Release, 08/03/22

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A new defibrillator has been installed at the entrance to Tŷ Avow on 21 Egerton Street, Wrexham (LL11 1ND), in memory of John Leece Jones: Former Chair for the Association of Voluntary Organisations … [Read more...] about New defibrillator installed at AVOW offices on 21 Egerton Street, Wrexham AVOW Press Release, 08/03/22

Adfywio Cymru / Renew Wales (Bilingual)

Cymraeg/Welsh Ydych chi’n fwy ymwybodol o ac yn poeni fwy am newid hinsawdd nawr nag o’r blaen? Ydy’r flwyddyn newydd yn hwb i chi wneud rhywbeth positif amdano? Ydych chi’n awyddus i weithredu’n … [Read more...] about Adfywio Cymru / Renew Wales (Bilingual)

Omicron Variant: Guidance for Health & Social Care (Bilingual) Provided by the Welsh Government

Cymraeg/Welsh Canllawiau i weithwyr iechyd a gofal cymdeithasol sy’n gweithio gyda chleifion/defnyddwyr gwasanaeth yn dilyn cyswllt posibl â COVID-19 – mae’r canllawiau wedi cael eu diwygio i … [Read more...] about Omicron Variant: Guidance for Health & Social Care (Bilingual) Provided by the Welsh Government

New Home Visiting Service

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Vision Support is now offering their Home Visiting Service for people with vision impairment in Wrexham, Conwy, Flintshire and Denbighshire. During the current pandemic situation, our Home Visitors … [Read more...] about New Home Visiting Service

Mentally Healthy Schools expands free site to Wales

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Mentally Healthy Schools is expanding its resources to support primary schools in Wales. For the first time, the site will provide schools with resources and information to address the curriculum in … [Read more...] about Mentally Healthy Schools expands free site to Wales

Coronavirus Community Health Council Survey with Community Health Council

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Your Community Health Council would like to hear from you: During the coronavirus pandemic, one of the ways people can share their views and experiences with your Community Health Council is by … [Read more...] about Coronavirus Community Health Council Survey with Community Health Council

Have your say on plans for a new Mental Health Unit at Glan Clwyd Hospital with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)

Plans for a new inpatient mental health unit in Denbighshire have gone on display to the public. People are invited to share their feedback on Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board’s plans for … [Read more...] about Have your say on plans for a new Mental Health Unit at Glan Clwyd Hospital with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)

Supporting Disabled Children, Young People and Adults Throughout North Wales with FDF Centre for Independent Living

What do we do? TheFDF Centre for Independent Living( formerly Flintshire Disability Forum) has been supporting disabled people of all ages for more than 20 years, in 2017 we became a Centre for … [Read more...] about Supporting Disabled Children, Young People and Adults Throughout North Wales with FDF Centre for Independent Living

FREE Gambling Awareness Workshops with the BigDeal

As the Youth Outreach Officer for ARA, we deliver the BigDeal Workshop. This is free training around gambling awareness for both professionals and young people. In our experience, many adults … [Read more...] about FREE Gambling Awareness Workshops with the BigDeal

Social Care Priorities for Older People and Carers with Health and Care Research Wales & Social Care Wales

Health and Care Research Wales and Social Care Wales recently asked people for their comments and questions about social care and support for older people in Wales. Please take part in the survey … [Read more...] about Social Care Priorities for Older People and Carers with Health and Care Research Wales & Social Care Wales

Celebrating Cohesive Communities: An Interactive Workshop with the North East Wales (NEW) Regional Cohesion Team

North East Wales (NEW) Regional Cohesion Team invites you to attend Celebrating Cohesive Communities: an interactive workshop with community supporting organisations in Wrexham, Flintshire, and … [Read more...] about Celebrating Cohesive Communities: An Interactive Workshop with the North East Wales (NEW) Regional Cohesion Team

Wrexham Children & Young People’s Wellbeing Network with AVOW

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The Wrexham Children & Young People’s Well-being Network brings together groups and organisations operating in the Wrexham County Borough that contribute to the well-being of children and young … [Read more...] about Wrexham Children & Young People’s Wellbeing Network with AVOW

Get Checked Out North Wales with Learning Disability Transformation

A message from Paul Hosker, Health Lead for Learning Disability Transformation: We are delighted to announce the welsh version of our new website Get Checked Out - Gofalwch am Eich Iechydn is now … [Read more...] about Get Checked Out North Wales with Learning Disability Transformation

The Good Touch Training with North Wales Together

Masturbation and Working with People with Learning Disabilities. A one day course for professionals and a virtual drop-in for parents/carers. Attend the training day and invite parents and carers … [Read more...] about The Good Touch Training with North Wales Together

Update from Caniad

Caniad are still here and collecting your valuable feedback on service delivery from service users/patients, carers, and families. We would welcome a discussion with you about your experiences with … [Read more...] about Update from Caniad

Women In Need Getting Support (W.I.N.G.S) Wrexham

W.I.N.G.S Wrexham is a community project aimed at supporting girls and young women, by providing free sanitary products. W.I.N.G.S Wrexham supply sanitary boxes for a number of agencies across Wrexham … [Read more...] about Women In Need Getting Support (W.I.N.G.S) Wrexham

Gambling Support Service North and Mid Wales

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Citizens Advice Denbighshire Gambling Support Service is still running remotely, offering free training to all organisations across the North & Mid Wales via Zoom and Google Meet. If your … [Read more...] about Gambling Support Service North and Mid Wales

Knife Crime Survey with Wrexham County Borough Council (WCBC)

In 2019, members of UK Youth Parliament voted ‘Put an End to Knife Crime – too many young people’s lives are lost to knife crime, the government needs to do more to help end the knife crime epidemic’ … [Read more...] about Knife Crime Survey with Wrexham County Borough Council (WCBC)

Covid Conversations with Betsi Cadwaladr

The time in lockdown has been very difficult for everyone. Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board would like to hear from you about your health experiences during this phase of the Coronavirus … [Read more...] about Covid Conversations with Betsi Cadwaladr

Non-Emergency Patient Transport with Welsh Ambulance Service

You could be eligible for transport to hospital appointments. Do you or somebody you know experience difficulty travelling to hospital appointments? If yes, you or they could be eligible for … [Read more...] about Non-Emergency Patient Transport with Welsh Ambulance Service

School and Community-based Counselling Operating Toolkit with Welsh Government

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The School-based Counselling Operating Toolkit was first published in 2011. At the time, the toolkit built on the School-based Counselling Services in Wales - A National Strategy (2008). Together, the … [Read more...] about School and Community-based Counselling Operating Toolkit with Welsh Government

BME Sports Training and Support with BME Sport Cymru

BME Sport Cymru helps increase BME participation in Welsh sport by supporting organisations to work with minority ethnic communities. The initiative is designed to make it easier for BME … [Read more...] about BME Sports Training and Support with BME Sport Cymru

C.O.P.E. Project with NEWCIS

C.O.P.E. is our NEWCIS project which aims to support carers to access training, education, volunteering and/or employment. We have a ‘Focus on….’ next week, Mon 22nd – Fri 26th, information about the … [Read more...] about C.O.P.E. Project with NEWCIS

Online Nature Sessions with Coed Lleol

During this period of physical distancing, Coed Lleol (Small Woods Wales) is continuing to help people across Wales improve their wellbeing by connecting to nature. One of the ways we’re doing this … [Read more...] about Online Nature Sessions with Coed Lleol

NHS Birthday Cake Competition with Awyr Las/Blue Sky

Calling all fondant fanciers, royal icing rock stars and whipped cream wizards – get involved in the Awyr Las, North Wales NHS Charity Cake Decorating Competition 2020! The online cake decorating … [Read more...] about NHS Birthday Cake Competition with Awyr Las/Blue Sky

Citizen’s Jury 2020 with Measuring the Mountain

Help others to share their stories and ensure that everyone who has a story to share is able to. What is a Citizens' Jury? Citizens' Juries are a well-established method of engaging with people … [Read more...] about Citizen’s Jury 2020 with Measuring the Mountain

First Aid During COVID-19 Training with Litegreen

Litegreen Ltd have developed a small area of their website which is devoted to updating first aiders on the impacts of COVID-19. We have set out guidance on: How to deliver CPR How to help a … [Read more...] about First Aid During COVID-19 Training with Litegreen

A Guide to Supporting People who have Experienced Traumatic Events from Welsh Government

Who is the guide for? This guide has been written for anyone supporting people who experienced traumatic events, and is designed to accompany training offered by the All Wales Traumatic Stress … [Read more...] about A Guide to Supporting People who have Experienced Traumatic Events from Welsh Government

Polish Domestic Violence Helpline for Wales with Vesta SFS

Support available from Vesta SFS: We offer support to victims and perpetrators during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Service is provided by Polish-speaking IDVAs, probation officer and counsellors … [Read more...] about Polish Domestic Violence Helpline for Wales with Vesta SFS

Bilingual Digital Innovation for Unpaid Carers in Wales from Carers UK

Carers UK has launched its latest bilingual digital innovation for unpaid carers in Wales, in a drive to recognise their valuable skills and experience. The interactive e-learning programme, … [Read more...] about Bilingual Digital Innovation for Unpaid Carers in Wales from Carers UK

Time for Change Support for Polish Clients from Vesta SFS

We are pleased to announce our new project for Polish people living in Wrexham and Flintshire. Please feel free to share it within your networks. "Time for Change" is a project is for Polish adults … [Read more...] about Time for Change Support for Polish Clients from Vesta SFS

Emotional S.O.S with Vesta SFS

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Virtual Epilepsy Support Group with Epilepsy Action Cymru

All of us are worried about coronavirus (COVID-19) and how it will affect us and those we love. Epilepsy Action Cymru recognises the strain that social distancing measures may place on people’s … [Read more...] about Virtual Epilepsy Support Group with Epilepsy Action Cymru

Polish Community Mental Health Guide from Vesta SFS

We are pleased to inform you that we created a Mental Health Guide for the Polish community living in Wrexham, Flintshire and Denbighshire. It provides information about a number of mental health … [Read more...] about Polish Community Mental Health Guide from Vesta SFS

A Guide to Caring for the Armed Forces Veteran Community from Carers Wales

Who is this guide for? This guide is for Armed Forces veterans and their friends and family who have caring responsibilities. A UK Armed Forces veteran is someone who has served as part of the HM … [Read more...] about A Guide to Caring for the Armed Forces Veteran Community from Carers Wales

Director of Social Services Annual Report Draft

Wrexham County Borough Council (WCBC) is required to produce this report each year as part of the monitoring requirements of Social Services by the Welsh Government. It is used by the regulator … [Read more...] about Director of Social Services Annual Report Draft

Mental Health Awareness Week with the Mental Health Foundation

Mental health problems can affect anyone, at any time. So, for one week each May, we campaign around a specific theme for Mental Health Awareness Week. Since the first Mental Health Awareness Week … [Read more...] about Mental Health Awareness Week with the Mental Health Foundation

Regional Cohesion Newsletter for Wrexham, Flintshire & Denbighshire

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Community Cohesion in North East Wales “Community cohesion” is what we all need to feel welcome, included and involved. This newsletter provides updates on local projects in Wrexham, Flintshire … [Read more...] about Regional Cohesion Newsletter for Wrexham, Flintshire & Denbighshire

Webinar: People are not Data Points

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Find out how to create meaningful person-centred evaluation, even in a time of crisis and high pressure with the WCVA. Webinar aim To share good practice in involving people in evaluation and … [Read more...] about Webinar: People are not Data Points

Online Personal Development Mentoring with Empower Be The Change

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Discover your mental resilience with online Mentoring Over the coming weeks and months more of us will be asked to work from home and make significant changes to our daily lives. Many of us will find … [Read more...] about Online Personal Development Mentoring with Empower Be The Change

Health and Care Learning Wales Webinars

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City & Guilds / WJEC are developing and implementing a new suit of qualifications and learning opportunities available via their websire. These courses are are an opportunity for you to keep in … [Read more...] about Health and Care Learning Wales Webinars

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