Home Start Wales have sent us information about people can access their services, they are also looking for volunteers.Vicky Critchley Cydlynydd teulu / Family Coordinator sent us this message:
"As you will already be aware, Home Start Cymru supports families struggling with post-natal depression, isolation, physical health problems, bereavement, financial guidance, and many other issues to receive the support of a volunteer. Traditionally, our support is provided in the family’s home, for two hours once a week. However, during the Corona Virus Pandemic, we have needed to adapt our service to telephone befriending, supporting remotely. This support to families is needed now more than ever, our volunteer support is crucial in supporting families to cope, develop resilience and stay positive through perhaps the most challenging time in their life.
Our service works from referrals. A wide range of different people refer families to their local Home-Start for support. We receive referrals from health visitors, GPs, social care and childcare practitioners as well as those involved in mental health services, education, early years and probation. A family can also self-refer to us. I have attached a leaflet and a poster about our service.
Moving forward, I will be looking to assist in accepting referrals from families in the South Powys region. I will also be supporting the recruitment of volunteers, ensuring they are trained and then matched with families. I will also offer a coordination role to oversee successful support caseloads.
Attached is a poster with more information - please contact Vicky if you would like to know more.
The Councillors were met, from a distance, by Jake White from the Natural Resources Wales Welsh Raised Bogs LIFE Project. It is planning work to protect the bog and asked for the meeting to raise awareness about the project.