MHM Wales Weekly Community Outreach and Impact Update

By Mark, Information Officer at MHM Wales info@mhmwales.org

Here’s a round-up of news, events, training, and support from across MHM Wales and our wider community partners. A big thank you to everyone who supported Dementia Action Week and those who continue to share updates that help shape the way we support communities across Wales.

#DementiaActionWeek Highlights

A massive thank you to all the MHM Wales teams who got involved in activities and awareness-raising across our communities.

• Caring Community Walk (Wednesday) – Lovely turnout followed by coffee & cake at the Hi Tide.

  
  

• Hospital Outreach (Wednesday) – I had the opportunity to promote the Dementia Hub at Princess of Wales Hospital.

  
  

• Vale Events (Barry & Penarth) – Michelle (IPA) represented MHM Wales at events hosted by Home Instead with support from Vale of Glamorgan Council. Barry Library (21st May) and then on the Penarth Library (22nd May).

  
  

• Tea Party at the Bridgend Dementia Hub (Monday) – A lovely social event led by the Dementia Hub team, with support from Alzheimer’s Society and TuVida.

  
  

• Caring Community Walk (Wednesday) – Supported by Maria, this event brought people together to connect and talk.

Blogs:

• Bridgend Dementia Hub – A Safe Space

• Making a Difference with Therapeutic Activities

Training & Learning

• Organic Growing Course – Starts w/c 9 June | Slade Farm Organics

• Safeguarding for Trustees – 5 June | 18:00–19:30 | Online via Teams – www.bavo.org.uk

• Suicide Prevention & Self-Harm Resources (SID-Cymru)

• DBS Checks Webinar – 5 June | 13:00–14:30

Services & Support

We’ve been developing a directory of services to support you and those you work with. Our latest guide to Dementia Support and Emergency Numbers is available at: https://www.mhmwales.org.uk/updates/resources.html

If there’s anything you think should be added, email us and we’ll include it in the next update.

Services & Support for you in Bridgend

• Bridgend Carers Centre – Money Matters – Financial support for carers

• 5-Week Beginner Cooking Course – BCLC, Cefn Cribwr | Free & open to all

  
  

Healthy Eating & Family Support – Bridgend

Charities & Family Support

• Special Families Maesteg

• InclusAbility

• Techtivity

Community Centres & Venues

• Westward Community Centre

• Richard Price Centre

• Brackla Tabernacle Church Hall

• Cornelly Community Centre

• St David’s Church Hall, Pencoed

• Wildmill Youth Club

Food Support & Wellbeing

• Baobab Bach CIC

• Bridgend Foodbank

• Employability Bridgend

Inclusive Sports with Wellbeing Links

• Ospreys Junior Wheelchair Rugby

• Impetus Dance CIC

• Tondu United FC

• Bridgend Herons Football

  
  

Events & Engagement

• Bipolar UK: Mapping the Gaps (Senedd Event) – 9 July | 12:00–1:30pm | The Neuadd, Senedd

  
  

Coming Up

• Volunteer Awareness Week (starts 1st June) – We’ll be spotlighting current volunteer roles and events

  
  

MHM Wales Mental Health Survey – Launching soon – please help us share widely

• Carers Awareness Week (from 9th June) – The Dementia Hub team will be at ASDA to engage and inform

  
  

• 12 June – We will be giving a wellbeing talk at Cynffig Comprehensive School

• 12 June – I’ll also be meeting South Wales Police to explore future partnership opportunities

  
  

If you have anything you’d like me to include in the next post or share wider, please drop me a message at info@mhmwales.org