diverse news September 2012

In this newsletter: We talk to Welsh Paralympians Round up of news and events New training dates September-December

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Contents Diversity News

Introduction 3 If you would like this newsletter in a different format, please let us know and we will do what we can to help. Welsh Paralympians 4-5 Contact us Local Disability Sports 6-7 phone: 029 2036 8888 website: www.diversecymru.org.uk News 8-11 email: [email protected]

Diverse Cymru Events 12 Address: 3rd Floor, Alexandra House, 307-315 Cowbridge Road East,

Diverse Cymru Awards 13 Canton, , CF5 1JD

Romani Cultural & Arts 14 Company Online

GOT Project 15 Diverse Cymru is online and social.

You can ‘like’ us on Facebook, or follow us Volunteering 16 on Twitter. We’ll be posting news, opinions and comments, and would love your input.

www.facebook.com/DiverseCymru Consultations 17 twitter: @DiverseCymru

We always welcome general queries and Training 18-19 suggestions online too.

Photo on front cover, Jenny McLoughlin, courtesy of Aviva for Getty Images

2 Introduction

Welcome to our second Diverse News.

In this edition, we’ll be featuring some of the Welsh athletes representing us at the Paralympics in London as well as some local clubs that you can get involved with.

We also take a look at the Romani Cultural & Arts Company who have recently moved in with us at our Cardiff office. Learn more about them on page 14.

Our Direct Payments service continues to grow. We now have 393 service users on our books in Cardiff, with 235 of those using our Managed Banking service. This means that we set up and run a separate bank account used solely to manage the funds from the council for their own care. It’s a brilliant service and is something we’re working very hard to roll out in other parts of .

We’ve also seen a lot of action online. We now have a new blog where you can keep up to date with our activities and staff takes on equality news - www.diversecymrublog.wordpress.com

There is also a dedicated training website; more information on page 19 - www.diversecymrutraining.org.uk

There’s been a huge rise in our followers and ‘likes’ on Twitter and Facebook - thank you! We’re on everyday talking about what were up to, linking to news, important and interesting stories and just generally having a bit of a chat.

Join in the discussion! www.facebook.com/DiverseCymru twitter: @DiverseCymru

We’re sad to say goodbye to our Finance Officer Roz Michael who is leaving after 2 years.

We’re also glad to say hello to some new staff - Sophie Williams, Matthew Turner, Jas Singh, Cathy Rogers and Isaac Blake & Lillie Bramley from Romani Arts.

And thank you to our volunteers - Jyoti Preet-Ryatt, Patras Sharif, Ruth Harris, Fides Vyubuzima, Gareth Bond, Ellie Lewis, Sonia Naghsbani, Sian Woodward, Lee Burrows and Ben Gregory

3 Welsh Paralympians

A record 38 Welsh athletes will join Team GB at the London Paralympics from 29th August to 9th September, and Diverse Cymru have spoken to three of them about the place that helped get them there.

Jenny McLoughlin, Jordan Howe and Kyron Duke all attend the Disability Sports Wales Academy in Cardiff. This was set up to offer world class training to talented individuals across Wales. It offers them all the support they need to take part in events up and down the country, as well as internationally.

Jenny McLoughlin From: Chepstow What does the DSW Academy offer you? Age: 20 JM They offer me support, training facilities Events: T37 100m, T37 200m and a competition structure. The team European 200m silver medallist spirit is really good, we go away a lot Commonwealth 100m silver medallist together and we all support each other Beijing 2008: 7th - 100m, 7th - 200m at competitions. If we need physio or any other support services they are able to Kyron Duke provide us with these options. From: Newport Age: 19 How do they help inspire you? Events: F40 Javelin, F40 Shot Putt JM The support they provide you European shot putt and javelin bronze encourages me to succeed. My coach helps medallist me to develop and work hard to improve on World javelin bronze medallist my times. We have a good relationship with Paralympic debut a good balance, whenever I train; he is there to encourage me and offers me advice on Jordan Howe how to improve. From: Cardiff Age: 16 Events: T35 100m, T35 200m IWAS Series 100m silver medallist Paralympic debut All photos courtesy of Aviva for Getty Images

4 What does the DSW Academy offer you? What does the DSW Academy offer you? KD They provide me with the opportunity JH They offer me support and opportunities to train with the best facilities, coaches and which enable me to achieve my ambitions. equipment. They take to us wherever we They have provided me opportunities to need to be, whether that’s London for a compete abroad and train in a world class special physio in extreme circumstances or environment alongside professionals and get us to as many competitions as they can. other determined athletes.

How do they help inspire you? How do they help inspire you? KD The academy has provided me with the JH They allow me train alongside world opportunity to develop my strength and class athletes who inspire me to develop technique and my ability in a competition my own ambitions. To be in a training group environment. Having been selected to and to see my peers such as Aled Sion represent ParalympicsGB in London 2012, Davies, Josie Pearson and Tracey Hinton, my hard work has paid off and without DSW they lift me when I’m down, help me focus I wouldn’t be here today. when I need to and when I am totally wrecked after training, make me want to go back and do it all again. My aim is to be like them one day. Watch the Paralympics live on Channel 4 29th August to 9th September - Go Team GB!

5 Local Disability Sports

It’s never too late to give sport a go! We’ve found some great clubs for all ages and abilities around Wales that you can get involved in today. Cwm Gymnastics is a fully inclusive New Horizons is a Vale Social Services gymnastics club and has worked in line Day Service which supports people with with FDSW guidelines to ensure that young physical impairments who live in the Vale of people with disabilities can access our Glamorgan. Additional funding by the Hên mainstream sessions. Goleg League of Friends and a Community Chest grant have been used to set up a The club has just become the first club range of supervised gym facilities. Thirty in Wales to achieve the Gold, Silver and people now use the gym regularly and are Bronze InSport accreditations from FDSW benefitting from improved fitness, weight and have a number of coaches trained up loss, stable blood pressure and blood sugar to coach gymnasts with disabilities. levels and high levels of confidence, self esteem and fun. Our new disability specific gymnastics sessions will start in September. Indoor sports at Hên Goleg include Boccia with teams competing in the Vale Boccia We operate from Abercynon Sports Centre League and a ten week karate course has where sessions will be carried out on our been planned for the Autumn. specialised gymnastics equipment. Two independent sports clubs also meet We cater for a range of disabilities. at Hên Goleg - Barry Blind Bowlers on Monday and Thursday and “Vale Allsports”, Contact us to find out more information a multi-sports group for disabled children and book a place. and teenagers on Tuesday evenings. Email: [email protected] Phone: 07796 414211 For information you can contact Sue Ryder on 01446 731935

6 Local Disability Sports

Colcot Climbing and Club Rhyl Raptors

This club takes place at Colcot Sports Since its launch on 2nd Nov 2010, Rhyl Centre in Barry on Fridays 7pm – 8pm and Raptors Wheelchair Basketball Club has is an inclusive club suitable for disabled and quickly developed into a well-established non disabled people. and popular club within Denbighshire.

This club is for children and adults with a With other teams established in cost of £2.50 per session. Denbighshire, Conwy & Gwynedd, wheelchair basketball is quickly becoming a Qualified coaches and instructors will be big hit in North Wales. leading the sessions. The Climbing wall has 8 routes to test yourself on and the The sports allows both non-disabled and coaches for the badminton are provided by those with an impairment, male and female, . junior and adult to all play on the same court, in the same team at the same time. For more information please contact Anthony Spurrier on 07929 340464 If you have any questions or require any further information, please contact Mike Hayes. Email: [email protected] Phone: 07960 957779

Visit www.disability-sport-wales.org to get involved with a local club in your area.

7 In the News...

Mental Health in Wales

On May 8th, the In the past these services have been under- announced their new Mental Health strategy resourced and suffered from a lack of ‘Together for Mental Health’. It aims to knowledge and co-ordination. address the needs of people with mental health problems or a mental illness, whilst There will be an emphasis on also improving mental wellbeing. communication, and information about other services in the private and third sectors The aims and language of the strategy will be given. This allows service users more are very forward thinking and will address choices and opportunities to find care that mental health issues earlier, with the will suit them. intention of offering support and identifying potential issues before a major problem The increased availability of Independent takes hold. Mental Health Advocates (IMHAs) to all mental health patients means more choice, The key piece of legislation to back this up is power and knowledge to the individual. the Mental Health (Wales) Measure. This has These IMHAs were previously available to been created by the Welsh Government to ‘voluntary’ (ie non-sectioned) patients on tackle four areas of mental healthcare. a limited basis, but the service was not designed to cope with everyone. It recognises that the majority of people with mental health problems are never given Patients will also have more input and compulsory treatment. This majority deal access to their treatment plan. It will set the with primary and secondary mental health goals for your treatment and the services services, and it is for these people that the that will be provided by the NHS and other Measure has been made. local authorities.

What does the Mental Health (Wales) If you have been treated previously for a Measure aim to achieve? condition which is starting to re-occur, you • to assess and treat a persons mental ill- will be able to go straight back to the mental health within primary care services health service that was treating you for • to increase co-ordination of secondary reassessment without going through your mental health services, including GP. increased involvement of the individual It is hoped that this encouraging piece of • to make it easier for those with a history legislation will kickstart a revolution in the of mental ill-health to be re-assessed way mental health is treated and viewed in for secondary care services society. • to allow all mental health service users access to mental health advocates

8 Together for Change

The Mental Health Measure also clearly needs reform and states it’s intention to eradicate the stigma this sentiment associated with mental health. was echoed in the House of This is a progressing issue, and one that is Commons. becoming much more mainstream with Rachel joked that Channel 4’s mental health season and the she fancied retiring extraordinary confessions by Kevan Jones as Baroness Rachel MP and Charles Walker MP in the House of Tooting to the of Commons. They both spoke openly “best care home in following a landmark debate on mental the country” - the health. Indeed, Kevan Jones MP tossed House of Lords. his notes down and went out on a limb to With her intelligent, confess his severe depression despite never informed and passionate speaking, the having told some of his own family. possibility isn’t as far-fetched as she thinks.

Charles Walker MP then proudly confessed It was extremely encouraging to hear the he was a “practising fruitcake” and had been same words, phrases and sentiments in for 31 years. He gave some brief details of the House of Commons that were used by his Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and healthcare professionals, the third sector ended his uplifting speech with the words and those receiving care. “I’m not frightened anymore”. The only problem with the debate was the On 25th May, Diverse Cymru attended incredibly poor turnout in the chamber - 28 a conference in Swansea ‘Together for MPs from a possible 650. Change’. Conference keynote speakers included the highly inspirational Rachel All those that spoke were interested and Perkins (pictured), a retired but very active experienced in the subject, which is of clinical psychologist. course a positive sign, but they were preaching to the choir. How many of The emphasis was on giving ‘service users’ the 622 MPs that did not attend, and (a label very much under scrutiny) more presumably do not hold mental health as choice and control of the services and a priority, would have been inspired by the care they receive. Rachel, a long-term speakers? How many of them would have service user herself, in particular wants to recognised the constituent’s stories? reform the way mental health care is given and received. She believes the “them and We can only hope that this is not the last us”, ie “experts and patients”, relationship debate on this subject

9 In the News...

Equal Marriage in Scotland On 25th July, the Scottish government New Zealand announced plans to introduce equal marriage by the start of 2015. The following day, the New Zealand parliament announced a vote on a similar However, the reaction has been dominated proposal to allow same-sex marriage. by the Catholic Church and Church of Scotland’s criticism. New Zealand currently has very similar laws on marriage as the UK. Prime Minister John Despite efforts from the government to Key has said that while he is not opposed to ensure protection against legal action for same-sex marriage, it was not a priority for those that refuse to officiate same-sex his government. marriage, there is still widespread religious opposition. The vote will happen within two months.

Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s Deputy First UK Minister, has attempted to reassure those against the proposal. The day before the Scottish announcement, The consultation that led to this David Cameron went on record to say that “...no religious body will be he would legalise same sex marriage in the compelled to conduct same-sex UK by 2015. marriages and we reiterate that today. Such protection is provided for under When the proposal does finally come to existing equality laws.” parliament however, MPs will be allowed - Nicola Sturgeon a free vote. This may hinder Mr Cameron’s plans, but his language and consistency on announcement had the largest response of the topic is encouraging. any the Scottish government had previously “...this coalition government is published. committed to both changing the law and also working to help change the Of the 77,508 that responded, 64% were culture...” against the same-sex marriage proposal. - David Cameron However, if you exclude the postcard responses and those that were part of There is currently no government response petitions, then 65% were in favour. to the consultation carried out this Spring.

For the first time in Olympic history, each of the 204 nations competing entered women into their teams. Bhutan and Qatar, two nations entering women for the first time, allowed Sherab Zam and Bahiya Al-Hamad the honour of carrying their flags at the opening ceremony. There have still been allegations of sexism, notably with the Japanese football teams. The men travelled business class, whilst the world champion women travelled in economy. 10 Carers Strategy (Wales) South Wales Business Awards In January 2012 the Carers Strategies Diverse Cymru has been nominated for (Wales) Measure 2010 came into force. New Startup of the Year! This legislation places a duty on Local Health Boards to lead on preparing and The awards, since their 2008 launch have implementing a carer’s information and quickly become the must attend event consultation strategy. of the South Wales business calendar. In 2011, over 170 business people were in For Cardiff and the Vale the lead health attendance at the Bear Hotel in Cowbridge, Board is the University Health Board (UHB) to enjoy a hugely successful evening. who have began this work, working in partnership with several stakeholders The nomination is all the more impressive including Vale Council, Cardiff Council, when you consider Diverse Cymru is the Vale Council for Voluntary Services only charity on the list. We’ve obviously (VCVS), Cardiff Third Sector Council made quite an impact! (C3SC), Third Sector representatives, Carers representatives and additional UHB To see the nominations for all the awards, services. Currently a working group made visit: up of the above have helped the UHB www.southwalesbusinessawards.co.uk produce a draft outline of the strategy and what will be included. EMC Communities First As this work has progressed the UHB have undertaken on-going participation Diverse Cymru would like to talk to those and consultation to ensure the strategy is in the BME community who regularly robust and a true partnership document. provide advice and support to the diverse As part of this the two Voluntary councils, communities of Cardiff to allow us to VCVS and C3SC were asked to organise a describe the support that we can give to consultation event specifically to address ensure that everyone has access to the three areas of the proposed strategy: care and support that they are entitled to. the Education Framework, Information We have material on the support that Framework and Partnership Framework. is available, and on the advantages of The event was sponsored by the UHB as receiving Direct Payments to enable part of their work on the Measure. individuals to have the ownership, choice and control of the care support that If you would like any more information, or suits their individual needs in a culturally wish to feed into the consultation process appropriate way. please visit http://www.cardiffandvaleuhb. If you would like to receive information wales.nhs.uk/information-for-carers, or or a visit by Jyoti our engagement officer, call Kevin Rahman-Daultrey on 029 2048 please e-mail us at: 5722, or email [email protected] [email protected] 11 Diverse Cymru Events

Big Bite - Pontypridd, 3rd August

Suzanne & Stewart had a great time at Big Bite in the ‘Wellbeing Zone’. Good to see lots of other local charities in the tent too. There was also some fantastic local produce and crafts, cooking lessons and a dog show!

Eisteddfod - 9th August

We met lots of great people at the and definitely plan to be back next year.

Thanks to everyone who dropped by to say shwmae and we promise to work on our Welsh for next time! Diolch!

Diverse Cymru AGM - 24th October, 1pm to 5pm - Alexandra House

Diverse Cymru will be opening it’s doors to service users and partners for one afternoon only! There will be an opportunity to have a look around our (relatively) new offices and meet the staff. The office is wheelchair friendly, and we welcome anyone to visit us and find out more about what we’re up to. Food and refreshments will be available.

3rd Floor, Alexandra House, 307-315 Cowbridge Road East, Canton, Cardiff, CF5 1JD

Breaking Down the Walls BBQ - October 5th, 6pm to 9pm - Cardiff Castle

We will be hosting a BBQ to celebrate Cardiff Castle’s fully-accessible lift, which will be opened by Paralympic gold medallist Mark Colbourne. We have consulted with the Castle and our service users have been involved in making sure the new equipment is fit-for- purpose. All service users and partners are invited to this free event. Drop in for some food and a chat in the spectacular surroundings of the Castle right in the centre of Cardiff. For more info on this event, please call Annie on 029 2036 8888.

12 Diverse Cymru Events Diverse Excellence Cymru Awards

The Diverse Excellence Cymru Awards have been created to recognise exceptional achievements in Wales in the equalities field. We hope that they will promote good practice and inspire others to achieve excellence in equality.

The Awards The following is a list of the award categories and who is eligible to nominate:

• Excellence in Equality Awards (Third/Public/Private Sector) – Diverse Cymru staff, volunteers and board members.

• Excellence in Access – Diverse Cymru Access Group

• People’s Choice – Diverse Cymru service users, staff, volunteers, board members and general public.

How can you nominate? Diverse Cymru Service Users will be contacted and sent nomination forms. To make a nomination for the People’s Choice award visit www.diversecymru.org.uk/awards

The closing date for nominations is 9 November 2012.

All nominations should be returned to a Diverse Cymru staff member, posted to: Diverse Cymru, Alexandra House, 307-315 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff CF5 1JD or emailed to [email protected].

Diverse Cymru Winter Ball 2012

14th December - 7pm until late - The Coal Exchange, Cardiff

You’ll be welcomed with a drinks reception, followed by speeches and a three course meal. We will then present our awards and then you are free to dance the night away!

We are limited to only 200 places so contact us now for ticket information.

Call Annie on 029 2036 8888 or email: [email protected]

13 Project Highlight

Mission Statement Racism is born of ignorance, the Romani Culture and Arts Company exists to promote a better understanding of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller culture within and beyond these communities.

The Romani Cultural and Arts Company is intended to overcome the ignorance and mythology relating to Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people living in Wales, and to promote a greater sense of self-worth among members of a community who have largely internalised the racism that they experience. To celebrate Gypsy, Roma & Traveller History month, Romani Arts held a national symposium at City Hall, Cardiff. Speakers included Assembly ministers and academics from across Europe and the US. They also held two exhibitions showcasing Romani, Gypsy and Traveller culinary traditions. This also allowed the public to discover more about the community’s rich cultural values and history Out of nearly 162,000 charities throughout the UK, a select number of those were invited to No 10 Downing street as an appreciation of the Charitable work done with Children in the countries regions.

Isaac Blake (right), Director of the Romani Arts Company was one of the select delegates that had the opportunity to meet with the Prime Minister and his wife at Number 10 with assorted celebrities and key officials from the nation’s prime charities. www.romaniarts.co.uk 14 Project Highlight Project Highlight

GOT (The Getting On Together Project) Diverse Cymru will be working in consists of a series of four tried and tested partnership with GOT to deliver the educational programmes for persons aged GOT 3 Youth Programme (‘Challenging 11 years – adulthood in both formal and Extremism’) across multiple Service informal environments. Providers.

Their core purpose is to counter prejudice, discrimination and all forms of extremism The following represents a small sample of and promote respect and tolerance for the feedback received to date in respect of all through increased knowledge and the GOT 3 programme: understanding linked to the development of critical thinking.

“Excellent [training] …..diverse, well paced and varied; the programme folder looks excellent and user-friendly; a very good training event linking with key issues for Probation and wider safeguarding agenda.” Two-day raising-awareness workshop, Wales Probation Trust, 2012

“Very impressed with its content. It’s certainly very relevant and pitched at the right level. I couldn’t agree more with the core focus for young people on developing critical thinking about their lives. Well done to all involved with this – It’s an excellent resource.” Quality and Standards, YCNI – Youth Council for Northern Ireland, 2012

“Well done on the DVD. Brilliant!” Professor Lynn Davies, Centre for International Education and Research, University of Birmingham, 2011

For video clips of GOT 3 ‘Challenging Extremism’ go to www.got.uk.net

For information on related programmes contact Barrie Phillips, GOT Project Director Email: [email protected]

15 Volunteering

“I can give you all the statistical information lied and were about how many volunteers are currently found out. There in post, waiting for induction; the different is little chance to roles they have volunteered for. However, be accepted as it’s the life stories behind Diverse Cymru’s the person you volunteers that reflect the diversity are now and not of volunteers and shows that we are what you were. delivering our aim to recruit volunteers from under-represented groups. One of our volunteers is I am conscious that individual volunteers making this may not want to be identified in journey. After connection with their life history, so I will ten years of Annie Duddridge briefly outline some of these and then drug misuse, Citizen Involvement Officer introduce you to our volunteers and their stealing to fund roles. the habit and serving time in different prisons in England and Wales, it is now Coming to terms with the damaging cycle that time of realisation that this existence of drug misuse and short prison sentences can’t continue. Enduring months of being leaves a person vulnerable and wary. The homeless and sofa surfing, finally settled realisation that you need to break the in temporary accommodation and staying cycle and get involved with something, clear of Class A drugs, Diverse Cymru has new people, anything, to get away from recognised a person who wants to change, all those whose can’t or won’t change, is has skills and experience that we need and a big wake up call. Making the decision to we are working together to take the next change is one thing. Getting the support steps. It is not utopia; we both recognise is quite another. Honesty appears to not that there may be times when it will be count for much if you want to start on a difficult to maintain the current level of new path. You can’t apply for jobs because enthusiasm, only time will tell.” of your record, and would be fired if you

Diverse Cymru supports people from groups that are currently underrepresented in volunteering to become active participants in the not-for-profit sector.

If you would like to volunteer please let us know. You can contact us on 029 2936 8888 or email [email protected] if you would like more information. We will make an appointment so you can discuss your interests with our Volunteer Coordinator.

All prospective volunteers will be fully supported, starting with an induction process that will help you decide on the opportunity that is right for you, followed by role specific training.

16 Consultations

Over the past 3 months Diverse Cymru Your views needed has been busy representing the views and Diverse Cymru regularly respond to concerns of people affected by inequality consultations and requests for evidence in Wales to decision-makers on a range of from Welsh Government; Local Councils; issues. the UK Government; health boards in Wales and others. The biggest and most important consultations we have responded to are: We need your views to make sure decision- • Draft Social Services (Wales) Bill makers have as much information as • Equal Civil Marriage possible on the issues that affect equality • Completing the detailed design of groups in Wales. Personal Independence Payment (the new benefit that will start to replace You can get involved by: Disability Living Allowance from March • Letting us know if you have any views on 2013) a particular topic • Together for Mental Health – the Welsh • Letting us know your good and bad Government’s new strategy for mental experiences of any service health and wellbeing • Joining our consultation mailing list • UK Government proposed changes to the • Checking the ‘Your Current Views’ page Equality Act 2010 on our website

We have also asked for people’s views and Email: [email protected] or are currently responding to consultations on call Ele on 029 20 368888 to get involved. • Work Capability Assessment (the face- September 23rd has been marked around to-face assessment for Employment and the world since 1999 as Bi Visibility Day Support Allowance) - also known as International Celebrate • The Welsh Government’s draft budget Bisexuality Day. • Accessibility of taxis In Wales Bi Cymru/Wales, supported by In the next couple of months we will be the LGBT Excellence Centre are holding a working on the following key issues: picnic for anyone bi supportive, regardless • Welfare reform of sexual orientation. • The future of the Independent Living Fund 1pm-4pm at St Fagans National History • Eligibility for Blue Badges (disabled Museum near Cardiff. All welcome, parking permits) including children accompanied by an • Changes to the Special Educational adult. Needs system in Wales • Involving people in the NHS in Wales Look out for people in Bi Wales T-shirts, or email [email protected] for more details. 17 Training

Date Course Location Cost 24-25th September Mental Health First Aid Jasmine Centre, £110 Cardiff 1st & 2nd October Youth Mental Health First Aid Jasmine Centre, £110 Cardiff 4th October The Equality Act Jasmine Centre, £70 Cardiff 8th October The Equality Act YMCA, Newport £70

15th October Understanding Hate Crime YMCA, Newport £45

24-25th October Mental Health First Aid Jasmine Centre, £110 Cardiff 7th November Mental Health Awareness Jasmine Centre, £30 Cardiff 12th November Sexual Orientation Jasmine Centre, £50 Equality Awareness Cardiff 14th November Understanding Hate Crime Jasmine Centre, £45 Cardiff 19-20th November Youth Mental Health First Aid YMCA, Newport £110

22nd November The Equality Act - Disability Jasmine Centre, £70 Cardiff 27-28th November Mental Health First Aid Jasmine Centre, £110 Cardiff 11-12th December Mental Health First Aid Jasmine Centre, £110 Cardiff

All training enquiries and bookings can now be sent to: [email protected]

18 Training

Mental Health First Aid

We’d like to highlight this course as it’s our All of our participants have given great most popular and has to date given over feedback and leave more confident that 600 people the skills and knowledge to they can deal with a number of situations. deal with a range of mental health issues. Not only do they become aware of their Some of our comments: colleagues and clients, but gain a valuable “I felt encouraged to be involved as no awareness of their own wellbeing. answer was the wrong answer”

“Trainer was excellent! Bethan was confident & was able to answer any questions asked”

“Really helpful and insightful. Great course”

“Pitched at a level that suits everyone”

Participants at a recent workshop New Training website!

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Contains information on all our courses and you can now book online!

www.diversecymrutraining.org.uk 19 Diverse Cymru is an innovative new organisation in the Welsh Third Sector, created in recognition of the difficulties and discrimination faced by people experiencing inequality in Wales.

We promote equality for all. We believe that the people of Wales can work together to challenge discrimination in all its forms and create an equitable future.

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Diverse Cymru is a registered charity (1142159) and a company registered in England and Wales (07058600). Registered office: 3rd Floor, Alexandra House, Cowbridge Road East, Canton, Cardiff, CF5 1JD