From 28th November you can call into Shopmobility Wrexham to get warm, have a brew, and have some friendly conversation! AVOW will have welcoming staff there to talk to (or not, if you’d prefer some … [Read more...] about Shopmobility Wrexham: Warm up while you wait! Published 21/11/22
Health and Wellbeing
WaveLength: The Gift of Technology for the Lonely & Isolated Published 09/11/22
WaveLength helps support those who are lonely due to age, poor physical or mental health or are isolated through other circumstances across the UK. It gives free radios, televisions and tablet … [Read more...] about WaveLength: The Gift of Technology for the Lonely & Isolated Published 09/11/22
BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme Published 09/11/22
BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme supports children and young people who are facing exceptionally difficult circumstances and is delivered by Family Fund Business Services. The … [Read more...] about BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme Published 09/11/22
A Warm Welcome / Croeso Cynnes Do you have space in your community activities? Published 04/11/22
Third Sector organisations, community groups and non-profits: With the cost-of-living crisis starting to bite, we are all thinking of ways we can help the public in this trying time. As a sector, we … [Read more...] about A Warm Welcome / Croeso Cynnes Do you have space in your community activities? Published 04/11/22
Headway Wrexham Drop-ins with tea & coffee, 1st Tuesday of every month (14:00 - 16:00)
We all think, "It will never happen to me," but each year around 350,000 people in the UK are admitted to hospital with an acquired brain injury. That’s someone every 90 seconds. Headway helps … [Read more...] about Headway Wrexham Drop-ins with tea & coffee, 1st Tuesday of every month (14:00 - 16:00)
Grants to Support Individuals & Families in Need (UK) From COSARAF, published 11/10/22
Grants of up to £2,000 are available to charities, housing associations, schools and social services providing support for individuals and families across the UK who are in financial need. Priority … [Read more...] about Grants to Support Individuals & Families in Need (UK) From COSARAF, published 11/10/22
Hwb Lles Wrecsam / Wellbeing Hub Wrexham Launch, 05/10/22
AVOW Wellbeing Hub Launch by Tim Johnson AVOW were thrilled to be at the launch of the Hwb Lles Wrecsam / Wellbeing Hub Wrexham yesterday afternoon - our Chief Officer, Dawn Roberts-McCabe, gave a … [Read more...] about Hwb Lles Wrecsam / Wellbeing Hub Wrexham Launch, 05/10/22
Welcome Rachel Twiss, AVOW Ageing Well Officer!
AVOW has recently brought Rachel Twiss on board as our Ageing Well Officer! Rachel has a background in working within the public and voluntary sectors. She has broad experience working in … [Read more...] about Welcome Rachel Twiss, AVOW Ageing Well Officer!
Welcome Jane Edwards, AVOW Community Support Hub Officer!
AVOW has recently brought Jane Edwards on board as our Community Support Hub Officer! Jane has worked with the public throughout her career and over the past 14 years has worked directly with … [Read more...] about Welcome Jane Edwards, AVOW Community Support Hub Officer!
The AVOW Sponsored Walk 2022 has been postponed! Published 15/09/22
We are sad to announce that our Sponsored Walk, originally planned to take place on the 24th of September 2022, has been postponed until Spring 2023: This is to avoid clashing with other popular … [Read more...] about The AVOW Sponsored Walk 2022 has been postponed! Published 15/09/22
Touchwood Bowling Club for the Visually Impaired Wednesday mornings between April and September, 10:30 - 12:30
Touchwood Bowling Club for the Visually Impaired meets on Wednesday mornings between April and September, 10:30 - 12:30 at Bradley Park Bowling Club, Nr. Wrexham! The game is adapted to suit … [Read more...] about Touchwood Bowling Club for the Visually Impaired Wednesday mornings between April and September, 10:30 - 12:30
TCC Campaign: Changing Places for Wales Issued 19/07/22
TCC (Together Creating Communities / Trefnu Cymunedol Cymru) tackles social injustice by supporting diverse communities to gain the power they need to enact change. They do this through community … [Read more...] about TCC Campaign: Changing Places for Wales Issued 19/07/22
IPAC Survey: BAMER Community – Pregnancy Loss & Bereavement Survey from Independent Social Work Services Ltd (ISWS)
The Impartial Pregnancy Advice Centre (IPAC Options) requests the participation of women and men from the BAMER community who have experienced miscarriages, termination of pregnancy, stillbirth loss, … [Read more...] about IPAC Survey: BAMER Community – Pregnancy Loss & Bereavement Survey from Independent Social Work Services Ltd (ISWS)
Save a Life Cymru: Funds for defibrillators in public places From Welsh Government
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Wrexham Children & Young People’s Wellbeing Network with AVOW
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
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
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)
