Meeting places & support

Brain Tumour Support is uniquely dedicated to providing support for anyone affected by any type of brain tumour, at any point from diagnosis and for as long as support is needed. ​They are there not just for the patients themselves, but also families, carers and loved ones who are dealing day to day with the […]

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.

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.

St Peter’s Church Hub, Hereford Chair Based Yoga Mondays, 12am – 12.45am Chair based yoga is for those that require a more gentle approach to yoga. This class is particularly beneficial for the elderly and people recovering from injury or illness. There will be work with the breath and with laughter! £6 a session First […]

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

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 Tuesday 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   or join one of their Drop In sessions where you can […]

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 […]