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Platfform Platfform is the charity for mental health and social change.

We know that people are feeling hurt, angry and disappointed following the pause to scheduled and new referrals for gend...
09/09/2026

We know that people are feeling hurt, angry and disappointed following the pause to scheduled and new referrals for gender-affirming surgeries at the Welsh Gender Service, the specialist NHS adult gender clinic in Wales.

We are deeply concerned at the suddenness of the decision for those already assessed and awaiting procedures, and that further delays will have a detrimental impact on people's mental health.

We want to restate our unequivocal solidarity with our trans friends, colleagues and wider community. You have our continued support, and you have the right to be treated with dignity and respect.

We will continue to champion the right for everyone to be their authentic selves, to feel safe, and to access timely care and support.

Read our full statement here: https://platfform.org/platfform-statement-on-the-welsh-gender-service-procedures-pause/

09/09/2026

Platfform are very sad to hear this news and echo Mind's words.

This is a stark reminder of the challenges facing our sector. Our thoughts are with everyone affected, especially the young people and families who relied on PAPYRUS, and the staff whose work has made such a difference over the years.

If you’re struggling or feeling overwhelmed, please reach out to someone you trust or seek support.

We’ve been campaigning for change in how mental health services are organised and we’re so excited to see these results ...
28/08/2026

We’ve been campaigning for change in how mental health services are organised and we’re so excited to see these results launched.

Open Dialogue is a relational approach that involves a person’s support network, relevant family members, friends and others that they trust.

The trial results published in the Lancet found that Open Dialogues improves recovery, quality of life and satisfaction. It found that those receiving help through the Open Dialogue were:
💡3 x less likely to be admitted to hospital
💡If they we’re admitted they spent 54% less time in hospital
💡And were half as likely to be referred to crisis teams.

This approach will strengthen the Open Access same day approach already being rolled out here in Wales.

The ODDESSI trial is another piece of solid evidence that we need to step towards a system that recognises the impact of our experiences, our circumstances, and the human interconnections around us.

Dr Jen Daffin shares her thoughts in her blog https://platfform.org/mental-health/treatment-focused-on-connection-and-relational-health-cuts-mental-health-hospital-admissions/

Your leaders and managers shape how your people feel at work every day.How they handle a mistake. Whether they notice so...
27/08/2026

Your leaders and managers shape how your people feel at work every day.

How they handle a mistake. Whether they notice someone struggling. How they show up when things are challenging. These small moments add up to whether a team feels safe and able to do their best work.

That's why we developed our expert-led Compassionate Leadership training, to upskill leaders to create the conditions for their teams to thrive: driving higher performance, stronger working relationships and keeping great people

This is an open course, so leaders from different sectors and workplaces learn side by side, bringing a genuine mix of perspective and real-world experience into the room.

📅 6 in-person days · Cardiff
🗓️ Monthly · Nov 2026 to Apr 2027
💬 Plus 3 online reflective sessions

Find out more here: https://www.platfformwellbeing.com/compassionate-leadership-open-course/

24/08/2026

At Platfform we believe that connection only happens when we listen closely, with curiosity. This applies to how we deliver services as well as in our conversations with stakeholders.

Through our work delivering services we can face unhelpful and even toxic interactions. There's an increasing trend where charity workers are being targeted online because of what they do. This is not acceptable.

We should all feel safe to hold healthy, informed debates.

We support WCVA CGGC's call to Challenge the policy. Debate the position. Test the evidence.

Read more in the blog where Dr Lindsay Cordery-Bruce, WCVA’s Chief Executive, argues that scrutiny is essential, but targeting people who work for voluntary organisations threatens the public debate on which democracy depends.

Wonderfest is back! 🎮 Games🎨 Crafts🛠️ Workshops💙 Wellbeing information stands✨ NEW: young people's craft marketVisit Won...
18/08/2026

Wonderfest is back!
🎮 Games
🎨 Crafts
🛠️ Workshops
💙 Wellbeing information stands
✨ NEW: young people's craft market

Visit Wonderfest.co.uk for more infomation

📍Cardiff - Saturday 22nd August, 12pm-4pm, Railway Gardens, Cardiff, CF24 2BH

📍Swansea - Wednesday 26th August, 12pm-4pm, National Waterfront Museum Swansea, SA1 3RD

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Caerdydd - Dydd Sadwrn, 22nd Awst, 12pm-4pm, Gerddi'r Rheilffordd Caerdydd, CF24 2BH

Abertawe - Dydd Mercher, 26 Awst, 12pm-4pm, Amgueddfa Genedlaethol y Glannau Abertawe SA1 3RD

11/08/2026

📢 We're looking for a special person to join our Hope & Healing project. Could that be you?

❤️ Communities and Development Partner
🌱 £28,964 F/T with benefits package
🕙 Part time considered (0.8 FTE)
☕️ Flexible, hybrid working
📍 Travel to our Cardiff or Blackwood offices and regular work in Newport.

As our Hope & Healing project takes its next steps, we're now recruiting for a Communities and Development Partner to play a key role in delivering our communities-based work.

If you have the following skills and experience, we'd love to chat!

✅️ Experience developing & delivering community-based work using strengths-based or asset-based approaches

✅️ Ability to deliver group-based programmes within communities

✅️ Understanding of factors affecting mental health, the connection between mental health & social justice, and ability to communicate this to different audiences.

👉 Contact Rhian Pitt, Communities and Development Manager at [email protected] for an informal chat.

Full job description here: https://platfform.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/4286460?cid=1869&t=Communities-and-Development-Partner---Hope-and-Healing

Apply by 9am Monday 7 September.

Hope and Healing is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund/ Cronfa Gymunedol y Loteri Genedlaethol and delivered by Platfform, in partnership with Groundswell UK, Save the Children Cymru and Homeless Network Scotland.

"It's a privilege to work with people when they need help, and to know that we help re-build lives. Services like Tŷ Cyn...
06/08/2026

"It's a privilege to work with people when they need help, and to know that we help re-build lives. Services like Tŷ Cynnal are vital to help people's mental health, providing support and preventing challenges from getting worse." said Chloe-Jo Morgan who manages Tŷ Cynnal.

Natasha Asghar MS for Newport and Islwyn, visited Tŷ Cynnal recently and praised its therapeutic model as a valuable alternative to hospital services. During her visit, Ms Asghar discussed the potential for expanding the scheme, run in partnership with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, with Platfform’s head of policy and influencing, David Rowlands, and Tŷ Cynnal manager Chloe-Jo Morgan.

Ty Cynnal and how support houses provide a space for people where they can, with staff alongside them, think about what support is helpful, and allow the opportunity to connect, take time out and be heard.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Our Platfform4yp team at Barry Hangout spent time with Sarah Cooper-Lesadd MS talking about the support we provide to yo...
06/08/2026

Our Platfform4yp team at Barry Hangout spent time with Sarah Cooper-Lesadd MS talking about the support we provide to young people. The Hangout is a mental health support hub that offers drop-in wellbeing support, social spaces, events, groups and volunteering opportunities to 11-17 year olds.

Our team loved hosting the session 🤩 At The Hangout we have drop-in wellbeing support, social spaces, events, groups and...
04/08/2026

Our team loved hosting the session 🤩 At The Hangout we have drop-in wellbeing support, social spaces, events, groups and volunteering opportunities for 11-17 year olds in Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot. Check it out and share with others - more information in comments 😊

Swansea Council Platfform4yp

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