Click on the link below to view our Summer edition of the Community Link – ‘Dignity in Mental Health’ communitylinksummer15 If you would like to put an article in the next edition please email it to cjordan-evans@interlinkrct.org.uk by 6 November 2015, the theme for the next edition is ‘Social Enterprise’  

The Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Service Board is a partnership of the Chief Executives and Chairs of the local public and voluntary sector organisations. Our aim is to work together, where it adds value, on projects and services that improve the safety, health and prosperity of Rhondda Cynon Taf. As a Board, our role is to make decisions on partnership […]

Deep Concern A lack of progress in tackling poverty in Wales is of ‘deep concern’, Assembly Members have warned. Ministers have treated the symptoms, not the causes, and not been innovative enough, the cross-party communities and equality committee said. The proportion of people living in relative poverty in Wales – 23% – is the highest in the UK outside London. […]

                                                            Summary  The challenge of reducing isolation and loneliness amongst the population has received considerable attention in the media, politically and in our communities.  The perception is that large numbers of people are living out their lives alone and isolated, invisible to most of us as we go about our daily lives, with older people representing a […]

Click on the link below to view our Spring edition of the Community Link – ‘Get Involved with FestiVol’ communitylinkspring2015 If you would like to put an article in the next edition please email it to cjordan-evans@interlinkrct.org.uk by 24 July 2015, the theme for the next edition is ‘Health and Social Care.’ Don’t miss your opportunity to nomination your volunteers for the […]

A paper on some of the key issues the voluntary sector needs to think about in the future – independence from the state, more diverse income sources, demonstrating impact and leadership skills being key areas . . . . http://www.slideshare.net/peopleandworkunit/what-future-for-the-voluntary-sector-in-wales

Early Action Task Force Towards Effective Prevention: Practical steps for the next Government This paper briefs politicians on early action – intervening earlier at all points in people’s lives, not just in early childhood – to prevent costly problems from arising later. It brings together recommendations of the Early Action Task Force. The background to this work appears in the […]

Research has found community groups improves peoples lives – that community groups are able to develop ‘tailor-made’ support for people in their communities, complementing statutory services because they have the flexibility to meet specific needs. The types of outcomes of the work being carried out by these groups include: building safer      communities:  They prevent crime, support victims of crime […]

Interlink and VAMT are now employing 5 wonderful Community Coordinators who are busy finding out all about older people’s services in Cwm Taf and linking up all the projects funded through the Welsh Governments Intermediate Care Fund.  To find out more call 01443 846200 or contact Anne Morris on amorris@interlinkrct.org.uk.