Newport City Council has a specialist programme to address issues such as drug or alcohol misuse among people who are mentally unwell or deal with issues such as homelessness.
Tag: Mental health
Plan to improve recording of mental health among ethnic minorities after information gaps
A Welsh Government plan to tackle racism will address information gaps around the impact of mental health among ethnic minorities, a top doctor has said.
Library hosting week of free activities aimed at improving wellbeing
As part of national wellbeing week, Rhymney Library is set to host a series of free activities to promote positive mental and physical health in the community.
Free badminton and walking rugby sessions at Caerphilly Leisure Centre
A mental health charity is starting up free weekly badminton and walking rugby sessions at Caerphilly Leisure Centre.
More than 3,000 trees planted after volunteer efforts
More than 150 volunteers came together earlier this month to plant trees at Rhymney War Memorial Park – with the long-term aim of planting 300,000 trees across the borough.
Funding to tackle autism and ADHD assessment waiting times
Nearly £14 million will be spent on tackling waiting times for autism and ADHD assessments in Wales.
Fire service responds to claims its staff are amidst a mental health crisis
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) has emphasised its commitment to mental health after the Fire Brigade Union described a ‘crisis’ amongst staff members.
Mental health crisis declared by firefighters union
The Fire Brigades Union has declared a crisis as new data shows a rise in firefighters taking time off due to mental health issues.
‘Thriving’ wellbeing group welcomes new volunteers ahead of Christmas
Wellbeing group ‘Thriving Communities’ has welcomed ten new volunteers at a recent gathering in Llanbradach Community Centre.
‘This is a human rights scandal’: Cross-party calls for homes, not hospitals
The Senedd supported calls to end the human rights scandal of autistic people and those with a learning disability being inappropriately detained in hospitals.