Age Cymru are looking for people to join the Friend in Need telephone befriending team to connect with older people on a weekly 30 minute friendship call. By signing up to become a befriender, volunteers help reduce social isolation and loneliness in older people in our communities. Regular social interaction can help to build confidence, self-esteem and structure for someone, […]

Children, Young People, Family and Community Mental Health Support Advisor X 2 1 x Part Time Youth, Family and Community Advisor (Youth Work) 1 x Part Time Youth, Family and Community Advisor (Mental Health) Eye to Eye Young Peoples Counselling service is looking to recruit 2 part time advisors who will work in partnership to provide support to improve and […]

Please find attached the latest Diabetes UK Cymru Newsletter. This edition is larger than usual as we have included updates from each of the health boards across Wales on diabetes services during covid-19 updates August Newsletter – Final  

Wellbeing Coordinator Bulletin 150820 For more information contact one of the Coordinators above or email: wellbeing@interlinkrct.org.uk   

Free Online Managing Anxiety Course Starting 15 September 2020 The course is run in partnership with New Horizons Mental Health and Adult Learning Wales Each person will be given a log in for the moodle with Adult Learning Wales where you will find work sessions with links or power point for information regarding that session, you can then email your […]

Natural Resources Wales partnership specialist Miki Miyata-Lee is keen to promote health and wellbeing of people and environment in Bridgend, Cardiff, Merthyr, RCT and Vale of Glamorgan and is currently reaching out for new audiences and partnerships. Those who have interests in promoting any activities involving local greenspace, and seaside/riverside space etc., that can bring environmental, social, economic and cultural […]

REALLY BIG LISTENING CAMPAIGN – GET ON BOARD We are soon to embark on our REALLY BIG LISTENING CAMPAIGN to look at how we can learn from Covid-19 and how the recent flooding impacted communities, also preparing for the future. Do you want to get involved to collect experiences of Covid-19?  Please email info@interlinkrct.org.uk  or call 01443 846200.

COVID 19 LATEST GUIDANCE FROM WCVA See the latest Covid 19 Guidance for community and voluntary sector organisations on Funding, Volunteering, Safeguarding, Trustees and Governance and Health and Wellbeing available through WCVA, including signing up for regular updates on: https://wcva.cymru/covid-19-guidance-and-resources/ https://wcva.cymru/news/    

The voluntary sector across Wales has played a pivotal role in supporting those in need across Welsh communities; providing essential lifelines including food deliveries, emergency medical care, ensuring government guidelines reach all communities and tackling declining mental health. As the Welsh Government eases lockdown restrictions and people in Wales move forward, the funding needs to respond to new challenges. Although […]

Please find the link below to the updated Mental Health Support website and Directory www.mentalhealthsupport.co.uk If there are any amendments/updates/additions needed please email : info@newhorizons-mentalhealth.co.uk  

Restarting Community Activities Please find enclosed a presentation and Information Sheet referred to at the Interlink ‘Restarting Community Activities’ share and learn event on Monday 3 August. 2020_Community Centre Information_Covid FINAL2 Opening Up Seminar – Aug 20 Please also find Welsh Government advice on the opening of Community Centres at https://gov.wales/safe-use-multi-purpose-community-centres-covid-19   We are offering micro-grants of £250 to support […]

Community Coordinators Bulletin August For more information contact: Lucy Foster – Rhondda email: lfoster@interlinkrct.org.uk Mobile: 07580 865938 Deanne Rebane – Cynon  email: deanne.rebane@vamt.net Mobile: 07580 869983 Karen Powell – Taff Ely email: kpowell@interlinkrct.org.uk Mobile: 07580 869970 Claire Williams – Merthyr Tydfil email: claire.williams@vamt.net Mobile: 07580 866547