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Carers Week: Keep going as there is always hope

Carers Week: Keep going as there is always hope

by Leigh *I currently work as a Recovery Practitioner, supporting carers in Monmouthshire. Before starting this position, I didn’t realise that I was also a carer.  I was caring for my eldest daughter, and I thought I was just being a parent by caring for her.  My...

The Benefits of Volunteering!

The Benefits of Volunteering!

by Bethan Warrington *How volunteering can support your wellbeing and reduce loneliness. Hello! My name is Bethan Warrington and I am the Volunteering Officer for GAVO in Monmouthshire. My role is to work with charities to make sure they have everything they need in...

Pride Month: How I Overcame Negative Thinking

Pride Month: How I Overcame Negative Thinking

by Gino Parisi*Whilst pondering on what to write in this blog in relation to mental health, I think back on my life and the challenges that I have experienced. Growing up gay in a strict Italian family and attending a catholic boarding school in the 70s’ and 80’s life...