Source: SwanseaBay NHS A group of GP surgeries in the Lower Swansea Valley is asking its patients for any suggestions for initiatives that may help combat loneliness. The move, initiated by the Cwmtawe Cluster, coincides with Mental Health Awareness week (9-15 May). The Mental Health Foundation, which oversees the week, has chosen loneliness as its [...]
NPT Council reports that they've secured £499,000 in a pilot to support 11 to 25 year olds living in the Neath Port Talbot Area. It appears that the project has already started and further plans are to extend it pending further funding from the UK Government via the UK Community Renewal Fund. Wellbeing support - Ways [...]
Source: SwanseaBay NHS New virtual counselling and support for Swansea Bay’s youngsters Children and young people living in Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot will be able to use an anonymous digital counselling and support service designed to safeguard their mental health. In the wake of the pandemic, the health board has enlisted Kooth, a UK-based [...]
Free counselling with NPT Mind Some Great news from NPT Mind Association. Mind Neath Port Talbot have some availability for FREE online or telephone counselling appointments. If you feel you could benefit from this, you can self refer (or via CastleSurgery) by emailing info@nptmind.org.uk with contact details or by calling [...]
Castle Surgery’s Wellbeing Resources Hello! Thank you for clicking on Castle Surgery’s wellbeing page. In this area, we’ve listed a few resources that you might find useful for improving your wellbeing and mental health. Self-care can improve our lives in different ways. This includes developing new helpful behaviours that produce positive [...]
In addition to following local guidelines on how to look after yourself and prevent the spread of the virus, you might find the following article from mind useful: The information they've shared may help you cope if: you’re feeling anxious or worried about coronavirus you’re staying at home and avoiding public places, following Government advice [...]
