Cardiff & Vale Mental Health Forum Updates
Upcoming Events & Workshops
This autumn and winter, the Cardiff & Vale Mental Health Forum offers various workshops, networking opportunities, and discussions.For more such information and further updates, follow the attached full e-bulletin PDF
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Mental Health Action Wales Meeting: 28th November 2024, 10:00am–12:30pm (via Zoom)
Discussions on the rapid review of online therapy, mental health workforce strategy, and more. (Zoom ID: 843 7309 4025 | Passcode: 911245) -
Forum Meeting & AGM: 12th December 2024, 12:00pm (AGM), 2:00pm (Forum)
Includes lunch and networking. Location: Butetown Community Centre, Cardiff. -
Nature and Mental Health Network Meetup: 17th January 2025, 11:00am–1:00pm
Join the session at Leckwith Droves Allotments, Cardiff. -
Mental Health Forum Meeting: 30th January 2025, 2:00–3:30pm
Training & Learning Opportunities
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Working with Compassion: 27th November 2024, 1:00pm (online)
Learn how to build compassionate workplaces with this toolkit. -
Pension Credit Training: 28th November 2024, 10:00am (online)
Understand Pension Credit and its impact on winter fuel payments.Register here. -
Finding Your Way Resource (Samaritans): 12th February 2025, 1:00pm (online)
Support those struggling with wellbeing or isolation. -
Gambling Awareness and Mental Health: 5th March 2025, 12:00–2:00pm (online)
Insights into gambling and its mental health impacts.
Activities & Networking
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Carers Rights Day Event: 21st November 2024, 1:00–3:00pm
Location: Penarth Leisure Centre. -
Recovery Cymru Open Day: 19th December 2024, 1:00–5:00pm
Meet staff and volunteers while learning about Recovery Cymru’s services. Location: Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff. -
Mental Health & Wellbeing Show 2025: 16th May 2025
Opportunities for exhibitors available.
Resources & Directories
- Access local and national resources, including:
Training Hubs: Find Welsh Government Suicide Prevention and other training opportunities here.
Funding Opportunities
Stay informed about grants and funding deadlines:
- Comic Relief Growth Grant: Deadline: 6th December 2024
- Volunteering Wales Main Grant: Deadline: 17th January 2025 (Info session: 28th November)
- Community Matters Fund: Support for fuel poverty projects.
For a full list of funding opportunities, visit the WCVA website.
For additional updates, add your materials to the Mental Health Forum Padlet here, or contact Linda@cavamh.org.uk.
