Meeting places & support

No Wrong Doors project has been set as a single point of contact for young people to access a collaborative multi-agency team of agencies. It seeks to create a safe place for those aged 11 to 25 with access to information, support and guidance and provides a confidential space with supportive people to talk to. […]

Torfaen Carers Centre is located in Pontypool town centre and offers support and advice for carers living across the borough. The centre was established by Pontypool Mencap and Torfaen Carers Group in March 2005 and provides a one stop shop where carers can obtain information about a whole range of issues, including respite care, transport […]

Dementia drop in sessions held at the Centre Management Offices above Timpsons in the Town centre. View the dates and times here: Dementia Awareness Sessions – Cwmbran Shopping

A Mental Health charity which provides training, work experience and support to adults with Mental Ill health within garden environments. View the document below for more information Growing Space – Community Projects

Drop into a clinic for help with new batteries, ear mould tubing, cleaning and use advice and information on hearing loss. The Widdershins Centre, East Ave, Griffithstown, Pontypool. NP4 5AB 1st Wednesday of the month 10am – 12pm See attached for more details Hearing Aid Clinic for NHS at Age Connects Torfaen

Age Connects Torfaen activities for younger people with Dementia.  Keep an eye out below for monthly updates about whats on each Monday and Wednesday in addition to the regular weekly drop in group each Friday at Widdershins Centre.

The Flexible Dementia Respite Pilot is developing a new model of providing respite services, based on the needs of unpaid carers of a person with a diagnosis of a dementia, who are not currently receiving any respite to support a break from their caring role. For more information on what this entails and how they […]

Available at Cwmbran Library, Gwent Square every Saturday between 9am – 12; covering a whole range of issues – see poster for more details. Hafan Cymru .Drop in Sessions

The Integrated Autism Service in Cwmbran invites you to a weekly Autism social group from 15th January. Meet others on the Spectrum to socialise and make friends. For more details click on the link below Autism Social Group . Mount Pleasant Old Cwmbran

A self supporting group that helps one another to improve personal well-being through varied guided meditations which are supported by projected relaxing imagery.  Informal chat and a cuppa to end. See Headspace meditation sessions for more information and contact details.  

Are you struggling to find suitable accommodation, to set up or to manage your home? Do you need help with budgeting, accessing benefits and managing your money? Is your mental health making it difficult to cope with day to day living? Open access sessions are being held at the locations in the poster below… MIND […]

Being an unpaid carer can sometimes be challenging, upsetting, isolating and often life changing. Having someone to talk to can make a huge difference, especially if that someone understands what you’re going through. Are you a carer or ex carer that could support another carer? If you think that you  could support another carer please […]

A wide range of events from Bingo, Quiz’s, coffee mornings  and IT classes.  Held across a number of venues by Age Concern, Torfaen. Keep an eye on the monthly newsletters below for the latest on what’s happening near you.

Working with and for children and young people with disabilities and their families in Herefordshire and South Shropshire. They provide opportunities for children and young people with disabilities/additional needs aged 0-25 and provide support for a wide range of needs on an individual level in safe and stimulating environments.  For more information on where these […]

Exercises to help with everyday living. Seated, standing or using a chair as support, suitable for all ages and abilities. Every other Tuesday from 6th Feb, 10 -10.45am – Leominster Sports and Social Club Fridays’s 10 -11am – Green Lane Methodist Church Hall, Leominster Contact Mandy for more information 01544 387 958, 07538 218273 or […]

A new fun dance class suitable for individuals with support needs. Held at Hereford Leisure Centre Tuesdays: 1.to 2.15pm Cost: £2.20 per class (enabler is free and will be responsible for ensuring that the customer is fully supported during the class) To book please call: 01432 278178