Author: Rhys Gregory

Individuals in residential treatment centers are provided with round-the-clock care, counseled about drug and alcohol dependency, and attend support groups to help them overcome their substance dependence. These centers cater to people of all ages, and stays can last from six months to over a year. Centers such as Primrose Lodge Surrey enable patients to receive treatment that requires them to reside at a facility for an extended period. These centers provide teens and adults suffering from addiction-related complications safe, effective, and evidence-based care. A therapy program in a residential setting enables participants to work with mental health professionals on…

Zip World Tower, situated in Hirwaun surrounded by the Welsh mountains of Rhigos is host to the world’s fastest seated four-person zip line. Located at a former colliery site, it’s Zip World’s first site outside of North Wales, making it accessible to thrill seekers and families alike in close proximity to Cardiff via the M4. There’s now no need to travel for hours, adventure is now just on our doorstep. This is certainly a place for adrenaline lovers with two four lined zips affectionately known as ‘Big zip’ and ‘Little Zip’ and even a smaller thrill for the younger crowd with…

A Bridgend lady has thrown open her garden gates so that friends and family could enjoy a fundraising cake sale, whilst raising essential money to support people living with dementia. Jeanie Beasley, a keen supporter of Alzheimer’s Society UK, usually hosts fundraising events in her workplace. However, with the majority of office based colleagues at gas network Wales & West Utilities working from home, she decided to host a cake sale in her own garden over the course of a weekend, baking some 60 sponge cakes, scones & cupcakes to raise money for the charity. Whilst her friends and family…

Plans for Morriston, Singleton and Neath Port Talbot hospitals to evolve into individual centres of excellence – designed to give people better access to emergency care, and cut through long waiting lists for operations – have been released. The proposals will give each hospital unique roles, with all three working even more closely with extended community care services. Together, they will form a closely integrated NHS service for Swansea and Neath Port Talbot. Swansea Bay University Health Board is about to begin a public engagement programme on major changes to the role and function of the three main hospitals in…

Bodnant Welsh Food has been named Wales Regional Winner of the Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards 2021, for transforming its business which is a real asset to the community of north Wales. The family run Welsh farm shop in the Conwy Valley is one of nine regional winners and 30 commended retailers chosen from a shortlist of 153 speciality retailers across the UK. The awards held in partnership with The Grocer and sponsored by Food and Drink Wales and Garofalo, took a different format this year so they could shine a spotlight on the retailers who deserve recognition for…

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden was swept off her feet when she met Help for Heroes veterans on her first day as an Ambassador for the charity, during a visit to Rhydyfelin AFC, in Pontypridd. Fans of the show were ‘cha-cha-charmed’ by her performance in the last series alongside her partner, former Royal Marine – and now TV presenter – JJ Chalmers, who was supported by the Charity after receiving life-changing injuries from an IED blast in 2011, while serving in Afghanistan. The duo exited the competition at the quarter-final stage, but have remained in touch and, having learned…

The Welsh Innovation Centre for Enterprise, (Welsh ICE) has appointed Lesley Williams to its Board of Directors. Lesley will take on the role of Community Outreach Director and will be responsible for leading all outreach strategy, projects and partnerships. Lesley joined Welsh ICE in 2019 as Community Outreach Manager where she was responsible for the campus’ 5-9 Club™, an after-work programme designed to support people into starting businesses without having to give up the day job. The programme was initially aimed to support communities across the South Wales Valleys, but under Lesley’s guidance, has grown rapidly. In its first two…

Wellbeing packs are being sent to young carers across Ceredigion to support their wellbeing and encourage them to read this summer. Young carers face the difficulty of balancing their caring responsibilities with their everyday life, including their education. These wellbeing packs will give them a boost and recognize their excellent work. A total of 80 packs have been provided in partnership between Ceredigion County Council and the Books Council of Wales. They include a selection of six reading books, a packet of bee-friendly seeds, a reusable water bottle and some delicious Welsh chocolate, as well as a Young Carers Skills…

Fast-growing health tech company Bond Digital Health has appointed a new CEO to take the business to the next level. Ian Smith is an experienced company director who has held CEO and CFO roles in businesses in various sectors, including health technology, medical technology, biotech and finance. He was most recently CEO of Time Finance plc, an AIM-listed company offering business finance solutions to SMEs. Throughout his career Mr Smith, a qualified chartered accountant, has helped businesses commercialise R&D, manage rapid growth, raise development capital, merge, and float on the stock exchange. He takes over as CEO at Cardiff-based Bond…

Careers Wales has launched a new award to recognise commitment to the development of the provision of careers learning and support by post-16 education institutions across the country. The Careers Development Award, which will last for three years, will be presented to institutions who commit to the long-term development of careers education by working closely with Careers Wales, identifying key areas for development and implementing a plan to address these. The initiative has been developed in response to the new curriculum for Wales, which will come into place in September 2022, and includes the delivery of careers and work related…