Third Sector Grant Scheme (Dementia Care). Small Sized Revenue Grants (up to £10k). Deadline: 5pm 17/09/21. The fund is available for projects led by voluntary and community groups/organisations based/working in Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil. It is supported by the Welsh Government Integrated Care Fund (ICF). Third Sector Grant Scheme (Dementia Care) Guidance. ICF Grant Scheme Flyer. Application Form. […]

We have received confirmation of funding for our ICF Small Grants Scheme for 2021/2022. These grants are for voluntary and community organisations based and working in the Rhondda Cynon Taff and Merthyr Tydfil areas. They are supported by the Welsh Government Integrated Care Fund. Grants of up to £5k are available for revenue costs to: combat the impact of loneliness […]

Mr X saw a Taff Ely wellbeing coordinator in his local Jobcentre. He had initially been referred as he was caring for his wife, who had multiple physical health issues. Jobcentre staff felt that Mr X was isolated and could benefit from support with his mental health. During the consultation, Mr X disclosed that he was the victim of childhood […]

In states of distress, both Mrs V and Mrs L had been referred to a wellbeing coordinator. Both felt lonely and isolated, without friends or a social support network. In particular, Mrs V had anxiety and depression, and Mrs L had difficult personal circumstances with low overall wellbeing. The coordinator referred both to CVOA’s Ladies Sheds Project. Also she referred […]

A council occupational therapist referred Mrs P to a community coordinator to deal with her isolation. In a long phone interview, it became clear that Mrs P had very swollen feet which saw her only able to wear slippers or walk barefoot. This would prevent her visiting groups in the community. For instance, to deal with her lymphedema and arthritis […]

During 2020, Mrs G contacted a community coordinator on the advice of her GP surgery to ask about possible help with shopping for her and her husband. Mrs G was 79 while her husband was 83 and disabled. Moreover, they weren’t able to leave the house due to the pandemic. Both were very concerned with how they were going to […]

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, […]

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  

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

Home shouldn’t be a place of fear’ – Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence and Coercive Control Campaign It aims to let those at risk of domestic abuse, sexual violence and coercive control know that help is available 24 hours a day, every day, via Live Fear Free. We need your continued support to reach anyone in a position to help those […]