Launched in 2018 by Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care Trust the Now We’re Talking campaign set out to reduce stigma and encourage more local people to access the Healthy Minds Service […]
Meeting places & support
A directory of support groups and meetings, regular events and courses brought to you by businesses that share our Vision; “to enable people affected by disabilities to exercise choice and control, to live independent lives, and to actively participate in society”.
Leominster Dementia Care
Leominster Meeting Centre and Dementia Friendly Leominster is about helping people and their families adjust to living with dementia. They offer exercise, educational sessions, one-to-one meetings with support workers and […]
MS Society Wales – PONTIO Project
The Pontio Project provides emotional, befriending and one to one support to people living with and affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in Wales. They offer information […]
ECHO Whats on…
ECHO is an independent, Herefordshire-based charity with 230 members and over 150 volunteers. Their main office is in Leominster but projects run in many different community based venues. In 2020 […]
Pontypool Dementia Group
Pontypool Dementia Group announces that as restrictions ease the group (up to 30 people) can meet face2face outdoors (weather permitting). During bad weather it is replaced with a Zoom session. […]
Age Connects – What’s on: ‘Zest for life’ Early onset Dementia
The Zest for Life group is for people under the age of 65 living with young onset Dementia or cognitive impairment. They hold groups at the specialist centre Widdershins in […]
Gwent Carers Hub
Did you know that whilst the Carers Hub is open for visitors on an appointment only basis, the Wellbeing Team are available Monday – Friday between the hours of 08.30 […]
Age Connects – A Carer’s Survival Guide virtual workshop dates
Carers Wales – Support groups
Carers Wales bring you two lines of support – for those who are looking after someone. Care for a Cuppa – join other carers across Wales for a chat and information. […]
Brain Tumour Support
Brain Tumour Support (BTS) has a range of support options for anyone facing the effects of a brain tumour diagnosis. Find support on 01454 422701 or support@braintumoursupport.co.uk You can also […]
Age Connects Torfaen services
Age Connects Torfaen are currently running the following services**: Community Support Respite for carers under Merry Moments if their loved one is living with dementia Shopping Service Cleaning Service Meal […]
Rejuvenate – A place for carers to find creativity, ideas and support
Support for Carers living in Herefordshire. Rejuvenate ! Our story In October 2016, Maggie and Lisa first bumped into each other at The Courtyard, Hereford at the screening of the […]
Macmillan Support Grants – Covid 19
Mental Health Support – Active Monitoring
Pain Management course – Gwent
If you live in Gwent and have an underlying chronic condition, then you can sign up to join free, online course in pain management. Please use the form to apply […]
Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association – Volunteers needed now
SSAFA Gwent is part of the national SSAFA armed forces charity which covers the whole of the UK. It helps Serving Personnel and Veterans, as well as their dependants who […]
Learning Disabilities Liaison Team
If you are caring for a person with learning difficulties that is currently in hospital, or coming into hospital for any reason, get in touch with the Learning Disability Liaison […]
Torfaen MIND – Announcement
Announcement from Torfaen & Blaenau Gwent Mind they are following the government’s current guidelines on the coronavirus & have sadly had to close their doors in both Pontypool and Brynmawr […]
Age Cymru to offer a ‘check-in-and-chat’ telephone service for the over 70s
Age Cymru to offer a ‘check-in-and-chat’ telephone service for the over 70s Age Cymru is to offer a check-in-and-chat telephone service for the over 70s in Wales who live alone […]
Gynae Ovarian Support Group – Cardiff
Needing support? Just want a chat? Meet at Maggie’s Centre on the last Monday of the month between 1:30 and 3pm. For more information please contact Maggie’s Centre Cardiff 029 […]
Blaenavon Dementia Support Group
Carers, Patients, Family, Friends – All welcome. Drop in for a chat and receive friendly advice, a welcome respite and join in their activities. See document below… For more information, […]