Concerns have also been raised that people in mental distress, using a dedicated phone number for urgent mental health support, have on occasions not been answered.
Tag: Mental health
Senedd Members remember Hefin David and call for change in suicide reporting
All 60 Senedd Members came together to remember the late Caerphilly representative Hefin David – and call for change in the way suicide is reported in Wales.
Caerphilly Male Voice Choir still hitting the right note after 120 years
120 years ago, Caerphilly Cricket Club player Jordan Davies started a choir to raise money for cricket equipment – and the choir is still going strong to this day.
Charity connecting former sports players to restart in Caerphilly
A charity bringing former sports players together is relaunching its free weekly sessions at Caerphilly Rugby Club.
Mental health awareness training being offered to rugby clubs
The course, run by UK Coaching and mental health charity Mind, has already seen more than 400 football clubs across Wales signing up to take part.
Women’s walking group providing connection, support, and community
A mother-of-three is helping to tackle isolation, mental health struggles and loneliness by bringing women together through a growing community walking group.
Welsh Government seeks public views on new ten-year dementia strategy
A new ten-year Dementia Strategy was published earlier this month, following on from Wales’ first Dementia Action Plan, which sought to improve services and remove stigma around the condition.
The urgent mental health support available in Gwent this Christmas
The Christmas period isn’t always a joyful time, and Aneurin Bevan University Health Board wants local residents to know what urgent support services are available to them when they’re struggling with their mental health.
‘Harrowing’ distress now the norm for unpaid carers in Wales
“Harrowing” levels of distress have become the norm for unpaid carers in Wales, a committee has heard, with charities warning of a support system “set up to fail”.
Student battling anxiety gets top grades and university place
Coleg y Cymoedd student Charlie Bainbridge, from Caerphilly, achieved A* and A grades and will now go on to study Maths at Cardiff University.