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
Health and Wellbeing
Free Support with Your Home Energy and Bills with Litegreen Ltd
COVID-19 has already had a huge impact on our home running costs. We are in the same boat as you, understand the worries & want to do whatever we can to support you in this time of need. Our local … [Read more...] about Free Support with Your Home Energy and Bills with Litegreen Ltd
Places of Worship (POW): Protective Security Funding Scheme
Apply for funding for security measures to protect against hate crime. About the Scheme The places of worship (POW) protective security funding scheme is a government commitment in the 2016-2020 … [Read more...] about Places of Worship (POW): Protective Security Funding Scheme
Free Information Book Explaining the Coronavirus for Children by Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler
Axel Scheffler has illustrated a digital book for primary school-age children, free for anyone to read on-screen or print out, about the coronavirus and the measures taken to control it. Published by … [Read more...] about Free Information Book Explaining the Coronavirus for Children by Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler
Bereavement Services with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
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
Safe and Healthy Relationships with S.T.A.R
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
AVOW Briefing Monday 15th June
As a border town, Wrexham is faced with many variations on lockdown restrictions which have an impact on our lives and communities. The different rules and regulations emerging between Wales and … [Read more...] about AVOW Briefing Monday 15th June
The Wrexham Enterprise Initiative with AVOW & Neighbourhood Economics
What is The Wrexham Enterprise Initiative? The Wrexham Enterprise Initiative is a 2-year programme delivered by AVOW and Neighbourhood Economics on behalf of the Welsh Government. What are the … [Read more...] about The Wrexham Enterprise Initiative with AVOW & Neighbourhood Economics
Advice on Shielding from Welsh Government
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
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
Wrexham Foodbank Update
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
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
Coronavirus: How you can support people with demential in your community from Alzheimer's Society
Alzheimer's Society have launched their toolkit for volunteers supporting people during the Coronavirus pandemic. Who is it for? The toolkit will equip volunteers with top tips and a deeper … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: How you can support people with demential in your community from Alzheimer's Society
How are you doing? with Public Health Wales
Public Health Wales have launched their 'How Are You Doing?' campaign to highlight the importance of Mental Wellbeing during this difficult time. How are you doing? This is an uncertain time for … [Read more...] about How are you doing? with Public Health Wales
Regional Cohesion Newsletter for Wrexham, Flintshire & Denbighshire
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
Steve Morgan Foundation Carers Trust North Wales Small Grants
Carers Trust North Wales has a small grant from the Morgan Foundation to provide one-off food parcels to families who are struggling due to the coronavirus. This could be that: they are on low … [Read more...] about Steve Morgan Foundation Carers Trust North Wales Small Grants
Webinar: People are not Data Points
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
V for Life Shopping Guide for people on specialist diets
V for Life is a UK charity that supports older vegetarians and vegans. We've developed some resources around shopping guides and grocery box suggestions for those following special diets; please find … [Read more...] about V for Life Shopping Guide for people on specialist diets
AVOW Volunteer Bank AVOW response to COVID19
Over the last few weeks the Association of Voluntary Organisation in Wrexham (AVOW) have seen a tremendous effort in our community. Residents across Wrexham County Borough have pulled together to … [Read more...] about AVOW Volunteer Bank AVOW response to COVID19
AVOW Briefing Monday 27th April Community Response to Coronavirus across Wrexham County Borough
As we enter another week of uncertainty, we find some solace in the downward turn in the number of cases and deaths across Wales. Unfortunately, we are still hearing individuals who have lost their … [Read more...] about AVOW Briefing Monday 27th April Community Response to Coronavirus across Wrexham County Borough
#FioPen2PaperChallenge!
Has self-isolation got you going doolally? Is the company of your phone just not enough? Are you finding it hard to escape the ever-growing challenges of COVID-19? If you’re anything like Fio … [Read more...] about #FioPen2PaperChallenge!
Online Personal Development Mentoring with Empower Be The Change
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
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
Coronavirus (COVID 19) and the rights of disabled people in Wales Joint Statement from Wales Disability Reference Group
The Wales Disability Reference Group, which includes Learning Disability Wales, Disability Wales, Wales Council of the Blind and Wales Council for Deaf People, have issued a statement on the rights of … [Read more...] about Coronavirus (COVID 19) and the rights of disabled people in Wales Joint Statement from Wales Disability Reference Group
AVOW Briefing Monday 20th April
Community Support Response to Coronavirus - Wrexham County Borough As we reach the end of our first month in a UK-wide lockdown, we reflect on the way our society has changed. Issues and terms that … [Read more...] about AVOW Briefing Monday 20th April
WCVA: Community Response to COVID-19 Enabling Safe and Effective Practice
We all want to capitalise on the goodwill and resourcefulness of communities and community action in caring for those who are most vulnerable under the shadow of coronavirus. But we need to take … [Read more...] about WCVA: Community Response to COVID-19 Enabling Safe and Effective Practice
Hidden Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Wrexham
Operation Hidden Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). A joint initiative between Business, Voluntary Sector and Wrexham County Borough Council Operation Hidden Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) … [Read more...] about Hidden Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Wrexham
Telephone Befriending Services Available Services providing telephone befriending for people experiencing isolation.
Self-isolation may mean that some citizens will get no interaction at all. These services can provide telephone befriending for these people, ensuring some human interaction. … [Read more...] about Telephone Befriending Services Available Services providing telephone befriending for people experiencing isolation.
Advice for UK Covid-19 Mutual Aid groups on Refugees & Asylum Seekers Guidance from Student Action for Refugees
This is a very difficult and worrying time for everyone but even more so for certain groups in society. There are many things about the UK asylum system and life in the UK for refugees or people … [Read more...] about Advice for UK Covid-19 Mutual Aid groups on Refugees & Asylum Seekers Guidance from Student Action for Refugees
Find local Support Groups
Find voluntary services at your fingertips! Find a wide variety of excellent voluntary and community services that are able to provide information and support so that people can make an informed … [Read more...] about Find local Support Groups
How Coronavirus (COVID-19) is Affecting You? Survey with Health Wise Wales
HealthWise Wales is supporting a project led by researchers at Cardiff Metropolitan and Cardiff University to find out about the experiences of people living in the UK during the coronavirus COVID-19 … [Read more...] about How Coronavirus (COVID-19) is Affecting You? Survey with Health Wise Wales
AVOW Briefing: Monday 30th March 2020 Community support response to Coronavirus- Wrexham County Borough
Thank you to everyone who has built upon their existing networks to provide street level support across the communities of Wrexham County Borough. There is a tremendous effort at the moment to develop … [Read more...] about AVOW Briefing: Monday 30th March 2020 Community support response to Coronavirus- Wrexham County Borough
Support for Young People in Wrexham County Borough Further Support from Young Wrexham
The information below has been compiled from the Young Wrexham website and further information can be found on their website. Info Shop for Young People Young people can still speak to a youth … [Read more...] about Support for Young People in Wrexham County Borough Further Support from Young Wrexham
Welsh Government Announcement: How Can I Volunteer? Volunteer your time in the local community with Volunteering Wales
Wales has a strong tradition of people helping one another out. From picking up the phone to speaking to someone self-isolating to helping our public services. There are lots of things that you can do … [Read more...] about Welsh Government Announcement: How Can I Volunteer? Volunteer your time in the local community with Volunteering Wales
Age Cymru Telephone Befriending Check-in-and-chat service for the over 70's in Wales who live alone
It's hoped that the initiative will help provide some reassurances to older people, answer basic queries and link people to local services and support during the Coronavirus outbreak. At the … [Read more...] about Age Cymru Telephone Befriending Check-in-and-chat service for the over 70's in Wales who live alone
Voluntary and Community Response to Coronavirus from AVOW
Open message to all Voluntary and Community response to Coronavirus from AVOW The response that is occurring in our communities to the crisis we are all facing is fantastic and everyone should be … [Read more...] about Voluntary and Community Response to Coronavirus from AVOW
Online Isolation Notes From the Department of Health and Social Care, 20 March 2020
People unable to work for more than seven days because of coronavirus (COVID-19) can obtain an isolation note through a new online service. Isolation notes will provide employees with evidence for … [Read more...] about Online Isolation Notes From the Department of Health and Social Care, 20 March 2020
Coronavirus – Information for the Third Sector
As the situation around the Coronavirus pandemic evolves, SCVS published a list of of resources and sources of information for third sector organisations to use to help their organisation with … [Read more...] about Coronavirus – Information for the Third Sector
Mental Health Support Service Updates from CANIAD Mental Health Support Availabe during the Coronavirus (COVID19) Pandemic in North Wales
Service: Current situation: Contact Information: Advance Brighter Futures Building has closed and groups are cancelled – still providing support online and over the phone Email: … [Read more...] about Mental Health Support Service Updates from CANIAD Mental Health Support Availabe during the Coronavirus (COVID19) Pandemic in North Wales
Homely Remedy Guidance
Homely remedies guide: for local adaption to fit within individual care home medication policies. There are many times at which a resident may develop a minor ailment that needs to be treated. It … [Read more...] about Homely Remedy Guidance
Warm Wales: Healthy Homes, Healthy People
Warm Wales North Wales Team will be providing the support that we normally do via - Healthy Homes Healthy People visits slightly differently while we are dealing with the current situation. We know … [Read more...] about Warm Wales: Healthy Homes, Healthy People