Activities and information to boost wellbeing
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All information in this bulletin is correct at the time of publishing.
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Rhondda Foodbank:
This foodbank has a collection only service. Please contact the relevant wellbeing coordinator to be issued a food voucher code, that can be taken to relevant foodbank for collection of a parcel.
Play Yard
Fare Share Scheme operating on Wednesdays for collection only, costing £6. More information on both can be found on www.theplayyard.co.uk or call on 07889362198/ 01443 303300. Facebook: 'The Play Yard'.
Canolfan Pentre
Open every weekday from 9:30am until 10:30am for the following: food waste, dog, recycling bags. Also available 10am to 11am: food support. Things are tough at the moment and they understand that some people may be finding things a little difficult. They are here to help. You can collect a food crisis parcel to help. Also available 10:30am to 11am: collect a packed lunch. Please message the centre to book a packed lunch. Limited spaces. Please contact 01443 307455. Contact: 'Canolfan Pentre'.
ANDYSMANCLUB
Meets every Monday 7 to 9pm except bank holidays. They provide peer to peer support for any man over 18 where you can go and get things off your chest in a non-judgemental environment. This can be online or face to face and any man wanting to attend would need to email info@andysmanclub.co.uk to be sent an online form as well as the location before attending so they can monitor the size of groups and keep men covid safe.
Grow Rhondda
Spring is in the air. Grow Rhondda will be running its Home Grown project again soon. If you would like to register for free vegetable grow packs please email GrowRhondda@gmail.com
Fern Partnership, Rhondda Fach
International Social Prescribing Day is Thursday 18th March: 11:45-12:30pm. Contact Erin for more information: 07714068441.
Arts Factory, Rhondda Fach:
Health and wellbeing information
Community health and wellbeing groups:
Their health and wellbeing group sessions have now moved to online Zoom sessions. These will take place on a Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. The group is suitable for all ages and abilities and will include activities such as gentle exercises, arts and crafts, group games, coffee mornings and guest speakers. For more information and to book your place, please call Angharad Edwards on 01443 757954 or email angharad@artsfactory.co.uk.
Cupboard essential food bags:
They are offering low-cost food cupboard essential hampers for £8 delivered to anyone who wishes to purchase one. There is no qualifying criteria.
The hampers will include store cupboard essentials, a stew pack, six apples and half a dozen eggs. These can be requested by contacting 01443 757954 or via Arts Factory Facebook messenger.
They are also providing a limited number of free Fareshare food parcels to people within the Rhondda community who are struggling financially. Requests for the parcels can be made on a Monday by contacting 01443 757954 or via Facebook messenger.
Rhondda Foodbank vouchers for the community in the Rhondda are also still being issued via telephone Monday to Friday. Please contact Arts Factory on 01443 757954.
Support and wellbeing:
Each week Arts Factory staff are contacting all volunteers and group members via, telephone calls, text messages, video calls and Facebook messages to offer support. They are also reaching out to members of the Rhondda community to get in touch if they need support, advice or guidance as we are able to help in a variety of ways. This support includes assistance with debt, housing and benefit issues, mental health support, signposting, COVID-19 related support and help dealing with loneliness and isolation. Please contact their health and wellbeing team on 01443 757954.
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Contact a Rhondda Valley wellbeing coordinator
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Wellbeing Coordinators support individuals to access social, practical and emotional support by signposting and referring into local services, groups and activities that improve health and wellbeing.
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Lisa Lewis.
E: llewis@interlinkrct.org.uk
T: 0734 0708 385
Based in these GPs:
- New Tynewydd
- St Davids (Ton Pentre)
- De Winton (Tonypandy)
- Llwynypia
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Melanie Holly.
E: mholly@interlinkrct.org.uk
T: 0751 5166 036
Based in these GPs:
- St Andrews, Tonypandy
- Forest View, Treorchy
- Penygraig
- Pontnewydd Porth
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Katy Williams
E: kwilliams@interlinkrct.org.uk
T: 0751 5166 024
Based in these GPs:
- Park Lane (Tonyrefail)
- Cwm Gwyrdd (Gilfach Goch)
- Maerdy
- Tylorstown
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A lot of information for the Cynon is covered in the RCT-wide section of this bulletin.
Merthyr Cynon foodbank
This organisation is now operating as a collection service only. If you require a foodbank voucher, please contact your local Wellbeing Coordinator.
Cynon Valley Organic Adventures
Contact this number for more on the information listed below: 07880837465.
Green gyms reopen on Friday 5th March. Pre-booking is required.
16 to 24 and on universal credits? New work coaches available with training opportunities.
Please see link for the community group website that is made up of social prescription volunteers: https://greenvalleywellbeing.com/
The Bryncynon Strategy/Feel Good Factory: Ynysyboeth
Their listening project is now using a Meals on Wheels service where they provide subsidised meals to older people locally who are struggling and isolated.
The project will also provide a support line. They will periodically contact those who need it to ensure they are safe and have a friendly voice they can talk to or receive advice on what other services they may require.
The project is aimed at individuals in the Lower Cynon Valley over the age of 60. If you feel that you or someone you know could benefit from this project we would love to hear from you.
They are initially registering people's interest and will provide further information once they have the correct volunteering structure for the project in place.
Please register your interest by contacting us on 01443 475120 or email lee@bryncynonstrategy.org.uk.
The Giving Group Aberdare and Mountain Ash
If you are in need of items, moving house, or need material support, check out the Giving Group’s Facebook page where the community has pulled together to support one another: https://www.facebook.com/TGGAberdareandMountainAsh
Lee Gardens Pool Penrhiwceiber
They are looking for ‘Street Champions’, volunteers who would be willing to pass information to people in their street. It would be an occasional leaflet drop and not a daily or weekly thing. They would like to get one volunteer for each street in Penrhiwceiber initially. Contact via http://www.leegardenspool.co.uk/
Communities For Work Plus: Cynon, Glyncoch and Ynysybwl
@CommForWorkPlusCynon are running a series of free self-directed and tutor-led courses, and a wider range of courses through their self-directed opportunities. Thus please enquire about others that you may be looking for. Contact https://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/EN/Resident/JobsandTraining/CommunitiesforWorkCfW.aspx
Tel: 01443 420962.
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Contact a Cynon Valley wellbeing coordinator
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Wellbeing Coordinators support individuals to access social, practical and emotional support by signposting and referring into local services, groups and activities that improve health and wellbeing.
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Samantha Williams
E: swilliams@interlinkrct.org.uk
T: 0751 5166 017
Based in these GPs:
- St Johns Medical Practice
- Park Surgery
- Foundry Town Clinic, Aberdare and Aberaman
- Hirwaun Medical Centre
- Rhigos, Hirwaun, Penywaun, Ty Nant, Trecynon, Aberdare, Aberaman
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Julie Lomas
E: jlomas@interlinkrct.org.uk
T: 0773 0436 807
Based in these GPs:
- Abercynon Medical Centre
- Cynon Vale, Cardiff Road Surgery (Mountain Ash)
- Penrhiwceiber Medical Centre
- Abercwmboi Medical Practice
- Rhos House Surgery/Hillcrest Surgery (Mountain Ash)
- Cwmaman Surgery
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Contact a Taff-Ely wellbeing coordinator
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Wellbeing Coordinators support individuals to access social, practical and emotional support by signposting and referring into local services, groups and activities that improve health and wellbeing..
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Robyn Hambrook
E: rhambrook@interlinkrct.org.uk
T: 07730 431859
Based in these GPs or jobcentres:
- Parc Canol Group Practice (Church Village and Beddau)
- Ashgrove Surgery (Pontypridd)
- Taffs Well Medical Centre (Taffs Well)
- Pontypridd and Llantrisant jobcentre clients
- Old School Surgery (Pontyclun and Llanharry)
- New Park Surgery (Talbot Green and Beddau)
- Taff Vale Practice (Rhydyfelin, Pontypridd, Glyncoch, Ynysybwl and Cilfynydd)
- Eglwysbach Medical Practice (Pontypridd, Tonteg and Ynysybwl)
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If you require a foodbank voucher please contact the Wellbeing Coordinator for your area who can issue a voucher for collection.
A lot of the information for Taff can be found in the RCT wide section of this bulletin.
Garth Olwg Centre:
The Welsh language coffee morning is at 11am every Thursday. Everyone's welcome, and it's suitable for learners too. Contact 01443 570075 or visit www.garth-olwg.cymru
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Win a £10 voucher for taking part in a shielding survey
People advised to shield have faced several challenges in lockdown. Many have not left the house since March 2020. To learn more about their experiences of shielding, we’ve commissioned the Bevan Foundation to speak to people in Rhondda Cynon Taf who:
- have been advised to shield
- are self-shielding
- are supporting someone who is shielding
As a thank you for taking part, you’ll be given a £10 voucher. To take part or find out more information please email Claire.thomas@bevanfoundation.org or call on 07494758855.
Barod’s Live Webchat Service
Barod operate a Live Webchat Service that is available to anyone affected by substance use, 7-days a week throughout Wales. The Live Webchat Service is the first of its kind in Wales for substance use and allows those affected by substance use, and professionals, to gain immediate access to a trained support worker. Those that access the service can get information about their services, instant harm reduction advice relating to drug and alcohol use, and gain support for their own substance use. Those affected by a loved ones drug and alcohol use can also access the live webchat and gain support.
Referrals to all of their services are accepted via their Live Webchat, whether that be a self-referral or one made by a professional. (Referrals can be taken Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm and Fridays 9am to 4.30pm).
The Live Webchat Service is available via Barod’s website https://barod.cymru/ and is open Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm and on Saturday and Sunday’s 10am to 4pm.
Over 50s Alcohol Helpline
This is a UK-wide Over 50s Alcohol helpline run in partnership with Barod, We Are With You and Inspire NI. It is a confidential service available to anyone over 50 who has concerns about their drinking. The helpline is also available to anyone worried about a person or a loved one over 50 and their drinking. Their expert advisors are all trained, experienced alcohol workers. They can offer:
- advice about alcohol’s impact on your health as you get older
- tips for cutting down
- help finding other support
- structured, brief intervention sessions
The helpline is open 7-days a week, 12pm to 8pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 4pm on Saturday and Sundays. It can be called on 0808 801 0750. Alternatively, anyone wishing to access this service can book a phone call or a video chat at a time that suits them, via Barod’s website https://barod.cymru/over-50s-alcohol-helpline/.
New Horizons: Mental Health and Wellbeing Course
Thursday 11th March. To enrol on the course please contact New Horizons on: 01685 881113, tracy.thomas@newhorizons-mentalhealth.co.uk
Samaritans
Are you a volunteer in RCT? Join for a free workshop on compassion. Tuesday 16th March 10:30am. To enrol, please email: education@valleys-samaritans.org.
Valued Volunteer Programme:
Are you looking for work experience, or to gain confidence? Apply for this new programme that will allow you to access accredited training, all expenses paid. Email Ellen Petts at ellen@gsflooring.org.uk or contact Ellen on: 07966321495.
Tenovus: Tele-Friend Support:
Are you feeling lonely and isolated or know someone that is? If you would like to sign up to have a tele-friend, complete a sign up form or please call our support line on 0808 808 1010.
Sure for Mental Health: New Training Opportunities around Mental Health
Access their Facebook for a list of available courses: https://www.facebook.com/SUREforMH
Cwm Taf Morgannwg Mind: Offering Free Money Advice Courses
Mind Your Money: March 16th 12:30pm to 1:30pm. Check out their Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/ctmmind or contact 01685 707480.
Hapi Cymru
Online activities and new schedules are running weekly. Try walking on the beat and other online activities to get you feeling fit and healthy. Access their Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/hapiCymru
Mothers Matter: prenatal and postnatal support for mothers and families
This organisation brings a sense of community to avoid loneliness and isolation, developing confidence, improving relationships, and encouraging positive mental health. A range of support is available including counselling, peer support, birthing buddies, and pregnancy pals. To get more information, please contact: Mothersmatters20@gmail.com, 07393316301 or visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mothersmattercymru
DANGOS
3-hour long session via Zoom
The Dangos website gives more details and allows people to register individually for sessions. The website is at www.dangos.wales and www.dangos.cymru. Dangos aims to increase the knowledge and awareness about the availability of help for frontline workers. That is people who are in day-to-day contact, whether paid or voluntary, with families who might need extra help.
Storytelling
Are you interested in learning how to tell a story in an exciting and informative way and hear about the stories of others? Then come and join University of South Wales to exchange stories of origin and stories of destination in an online workshop starting April 2021. You will develop information into a narrative, develop your confidence, and develop your storytelling and public speaking technique. Tutored by Peter Morgan Barnes, Telling a Story in a Time of Pandemic. For further information and to register your interest, please email Natalie.kendrickdoyle1@southwales.ac.uk.
Getting through together
These are one-hour peer support sessions provided through Social Care Wales, Age Cymru, Care Forum Wales and Hospice of the Valleys on the 18 and 25 March 2021 (online). The monthly sessions provide a confidential safe space that aims to help anyone in care who has experienced grief, bereavement or loss during the pandemic. To find out more and book a place, email Asha on asha.hassan@socialcare.wales.
Information sessions, Social Care Wales
Join one of Social Care Wales's drop-in sessions where they will explain more about their peer support sessions. Getting through together: 5pm to 6pm, 9 March or 8am to 9am, 15 March.
Be Active, The ‘Great Escape’
This aims to improve our physical and mental health by connecting us with our natural environment through outdoor healthy activities. Mindfulness allows us to slow down, notice our surroundings and reduce our stress levels. If you're over the age of 65, they will guide you through your own private mindful meditation in your outside space. Please contact Steph at Beactive@rhawales.com for more info call 01443 424272.
EPP
EPP Time4me are continuing to run Self-Management Courses in Chronic Pain, Pre Diabetes, and Health and Wellbeing virtually through Microsoft Teams commencing in April 2021. Please send your name and telephone number to the generic email address ctt_time4me@wales.nhs.uk and we they will be in contact to make a booking for the next available course.
Age Connects
Age Connects Morgannwg has been fortunate in securing a pot of funding to deliver tailored information and advice services to people who have received a diagnosis of dementia, their families or carers. They are dedicating Wednesday every week to deliver this service. Information and advice can be offered via the telephone, virtually via zoom, teams etc. or via a home visit (following pandemic guidance) if other options are not suitable.
The information and advice will be tailored to the needs of the individual, ranging from claiming relevant benefits through to power of attorney depending what is needed. To book an appointment, call 01443 490650, or if you would like more information please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Carers Wales Wellbeing Day:
On Friday 26th March there will be lots of online sessions such as Crafts for Wellbeing, Flower Workshop, Nature in a Box, and Sensory Enrichment. Click the link to book your place: Carers Wales Wellbeing Day
Valleys Steps
Valleys Steps have a number of online wellbeing courses: https://valleyssteps.org/online-sessions/
Tel: 01443 803048
Email: info@valleyssteps.org
Forthcoming courses with Valleys Steps and Coed Lleol (Rural Wellbeing Outreach Project):
Online courses: Friday afternoons, 2.30 to 3.30pm:
- 19th March: Managing Difficult Thoughts
- 26th March: Breaking Free from Fear
- 9th April: Sleep
- 16th April: Five Ways to Wellbeing
- Online Woodland Wellbeing sessions with Coed Lleol, March 23rd and 25th
- Six-week online Steps to Wellbeing and Mindfulness for Everyday courses, from mid-April
- Six-week outdoor Woodland Wellbeing courses with Coed Lleol (COVID-19 restrictions permitting)
Please contact Judith.Parry@valleyssteps.org to register and for further information.
Purple Shoots:
Take the first steps towards changing your life in a self-reliant group with Purple Shoots. Find your confidence, grow your skills, even explore business ideas or just enjoy a supportive group of new friends. They will be starting new groups across RCT as soon as they are allowed to meet again. If you would like to find out more, simply send them an email on info@purpleshoots.co.uk or drop them a text on 07726 599267.
Volunteering Matters
Walk and talk over 50’s.
This is a new online group for men and women over 50 in RCT who enjoy walking and talking. Share walks, photos, health benefit tips and make new friends. Join the weekly zoom coffee and chat group. It will start in early April. Sign up now for a free pedometer.
Online Chair exercise for over 50’s
New online group for women and men over 50 who are looking to exercise from home. It's great for strengthening muscles and joints, and improving balance and mobility. It will take place every Tuesday at 11am.
For further info on either groups email Liz.hilloshea@volunteeringmatters.org.uk or call/text 07950653405.
SAFE
This service provides support with housing/benefits, repairs, safety, and maintaining independence for Trivallis tenants in RCT. Contact: 01443 425473.
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