Discussion question: Why did Appreciative Inquiry beat the Model for Improvement in the #ImprovementMethodOlympics day 3 poll? My sense is that post-pandemic, people want an approach that's focused on kindness, seeing the best in people & building on strengths. What do you think?

Really proud that my colleagues Uzy and Yvonne have had this paper published this paper on using boxing therapeutically in mental health in-patient wards Yvonne Young letsfacechange nursingtimes.net/mental-health/…

The Impact of Sure Start on Health and Social Care" This research explores the influence of Sure Start programs on health and social care outcomes, focusing on early intervention & family support. 📖 Learn more: cascadewales.org/research/the-i… #SureStart #FamilySupport #HealthOutcomes

Karen ,Jason and their family have made an amazing difference to the lives of some of our most valuable children ,their kindness ,compassion ,perseverance and their relationships with young people is the very thing the young people have needed. We need many more Karen and Jasons

If you're struggling with your mental health this festive period, our Sanctuaries are here for you! 📍 Based in Aberystwyth, Carmarthen, and Swansea, the Sanctuaries offer a safe space for local adults to access practical out-of-hours support tailored to their needs. Set in a

🎥 Meet Ashleigh Ashleigh has been fostering with the local authority for the past six years, primarily caring for teenagers. She recently became a MyST foster carer, which means she now supports children with very complex needs. orlo.uk/kUUJ1 #BringSomethingToTheTable

Am growing increasingly concerned that the government is about to take a backward step on mental health which will do further damage to its standing and more importantly damage care for people in need. The mental health sector was desperate for a change of government because

🎥 Meet Sarah and Steve They have been mainstream foster carers together for four years. Sarah began fostering six years ago, before meeting Steve. While they primarily focus on mainstream fostering, they have also supported MyST children during their journey.

Like Abi-Marie, many children and young people need a chance for a better and safer life. By enquiring today, you can be the person who make next Christmas more special for them. orlo.uk/M08SU #Fosterwales #fosteringinwales

Staff working in social care and early years do so much to ensure people live more fulfilling, independent lives. They also help our children learn and develop. 👨‍👨‍👧👵 We'd like to say diolch to all of you for your amazing work throughout the year.

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Josh MacAlister: “Growing up in care makes you 70% more likely to die young. As a Labour MP, I'll work to change that.” bigissue.com/opinion/childr…

Christmas is a popular time. Unfortunately it is popular for children to go into care. We need you. Society needs you. Just have a think about it. No harm done in making an enquiry. Please share this. thefosteringnetwork.org.uk Photo by Phumlani Nangu

The process of becoming a foster carer can take up to 6 months. You can make the next Christmas special for a local child by making enquiry today! Contact us -> orlo.uk/3Y2sY Merry Christmas from Foster Wales!

This New Year, we will be in the leisure centres, raising awareness of opportunities to become a foster carer in Monmouthshire. Come see us between 4-6pm to learn more about fostering. See you there! fosterwales.monmouthshire.gov.uk

Please can schools and services share this flyer for Gwent families on the ND Waiting List. Thank you 🙏🏻 forms.office.com/e/NZcFFfbkY8?o… Aneurin Bevan University Health Board kavitha Tracey Smith Blaenau Gwent Family Information Service Blaenau Gwent CBC @NewportEdPsychs Torfaen Council 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇺🇦 CaerphillyCBC Gemma Astley 🌈

If you work in education & are returning to work in January, our free #CompassionInEducation resource can help you support pupils who are struggling to cope - from low wellbeing through to suicidal feelings ⬇ samaritans.org/how-we-can-hel…

As a local authority foster carer your local fostering team will provide everything you need to make a difference in the lives of local young people. Support & expertise to learning new techniques & skills, your local fostering community is here for you. loom.ly/lTh7aGg

Love the Great Outdoors? 🌳 Blaen Bran Woodland is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help manage a beautiful woodland area in Cwmbran. Get involved in a variety of activities like track and waterway maintenance, fencing, planting, felling, and brushcutting.

Facing your fears and challenging yourself to go towards it and change, is something we ask of all our young people and families.I have so much respect and admiration for them, considering the amount of challenges they face,they have taught me so much about how to face my own .