We are celebrating Carers Week with a focus on the benefits of taking “short breaks” and a chance to recharge when caring for others.
We have made pamper kits for unpaid carers visiting the ward today to acknowlege the amazing and vital work they do ✨
Today our Occupational Therapy student Zoe offered a nature focused group. Not only was it a fun activity, but it also promoted the use of fine motor skills, sensory awareness and social interaction 🌻👌🏼💬
Gardening group has started on St Non Ward and the courtyard is starting to look a lot brighter! We also had lovely visit from our Pet Therapy Team, which gave us a well deserved break from gardening! 🦮🐾🪻🌻
Last week we visited Haverfordwest Rugby Club. Thanks to Sarah, who volunteers at the club, we were able to enjoy a private tour and a non-alcoholic Guiness! 🏉
The painting below was created by our service users to brighten up the walls on our ward.
One service user titled the painting:
“All things beautiful” 🌻🌷☀️
Today marks #NursingSupportWorkersDay!
Nursing support workers are an essential part of our workforce and today we celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusion for those who work in health care and the people they care for. 💛
Watch and share our film to help shine a light on their invaluable work.
🔗 rcn.org.uk/NursingSupportWor…
Today’s the day!
It’s #CarersRightsDay and today is all about recognising your rights. Read on to know what rights you have as a carer 🧵
Find out more information here: carersuk.org/news-and-campai…
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Text reads: Carers Rights Day - 21 November
Recognising your rights
We know that an occupation isn't just your job or daily activities – it's any meaningful activity that supports physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
Share this post and help spread the word! 💚
#OTWeek24
Watching the Remembrance Day service, wearing our poppies and our poppy wreath that we made yesterday. We will remember them. Gwylio gwasanaeth Sul y Cofio, gwisgo ein pabi a’n torch pabi a wnaethom ddoe. Byddwn yn eu cofio. #RememberanceDay
It's World Suicide Prevention Day, and we're spreading the message that it's ok to talk about suicide.
If someone tells you they are having suicidal thoughts, there are ways we can make them feel safe and supported in that conversation. Read more here: bit.ly/4ge4qif
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World Suicide Prevention Day
10 September
Some people may find this content triggering. Please read with care.
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It’s ok to ask directly.
There is evidence that shows if you ask someone if they're having suicidal thoughts, it can help protect them. By asking directly, you can empower someone to tell you how they feel, and let them know they are not a burden.
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What can I do if someone tells me they’re having suicidal thoughts?
Always take them seriously.
Make time and space for the conversation. Don’t rush through it or allow distractions.
Encourage them to seek professional support, or call the Samaritans (116 123). If you are worried about their immediate safety, call 999.
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UK helplines for emotional support: Samaritans Call 116 123 Open 24/7. CALM Call 0800 58 58 58 Open 5pm – midnight.
Shout Text SHOUT to 85258 open 24/7
** 19th -25th August **
A selection of the age friendly & dementia supportive activities available for older people and those living with dementia, their carers, family and friends in #Pembrokeshire 🤩
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Da iawn i rai o'r tîm oedd yn cwblhau Pen-y-Fan dros y penwythnos. Roeddent yn malu trwy law trwm a gwyntoedd ond edrychwch ar y golygfeydd hynny ar y ffordd yn ôl i lawr! Fe wnaethon nhw bob un o'r 4 copa mewn 11 awr 😲🤩💕
** 5th - 11th August **
A selection of the Age Friendly & Dementia Supportive Activities available for older people and those living with dementia, their carers, family and friends in #Pembrokeshire 🤩
Today we had a visit from @CariadPet therapy in the morning 🦮❤️ and headed out to Newgale for an ice cream and to enjoy the sunshine in the afternoon ☀️🍦
#CarersWeek gives everyone the chance to raise awareness of carers and their challenges, helping to improve the amount and quality of support available to them.
Looking for LGBTQIA mental health support? Here are just some of the amazing organisations offering a range of different services. Comment to recommend others! 📞💜
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ALT Title text: "LGBTQIA mental health support.". Below, 3 bullet points of text: 1. Switchboard - 0800 0119 100 / switchboard.lgbt - Listening services, information and support for LGBTQIA people. 2. MindOut - mindout.org.uk - Mental health service run by and for LGBTQ people. 3. Hub of Hope -
hubofhope.co.uk - UK-wide mental health service database for local and national support. Includes a filter for LGBTQ support.
ALT Title text: "LGBTQIA mental health support". Bullet points as follows: 1. LGBT Foundation
0345 3 30 30 30 / lgbt.foundation
- Advice, support and information for people identifying as LGBTQ . 2. Pink Therapy - pinktherapy.com - Online directory of qualified therapists who identify as or are understanding of minority sexual and gender identities.
3. Mermaids - 0808 801 0400 / mermaidsuk.org.uk - Supports gender-diverse young people aged 19 and under, and their families and carers. Offers a helpline and webchat.
ALT Title text: LGBTQIA mental health support. Bullet points as follows: 1. African Rainbow Family - africanrainbowfamily.org - Charity that supports people seeking asylum and refugees who are LGBTIQ and have African heritage. 2. AKT - akt.org.uk - Supports LGBTQ people aged 16-25 who are homeless or living in a hostile environment. 3. Hidayah - hidayahlgbt.co.uk - Runs groups and events across the UK to support LGBT Muslim people.
Become a Community Assistance Volunteer
A new volunteer led community assistance service called Assist and Connect. The service provides practical help and emotional support to older people so that they can participate in and develop links with, their local community.
@AgeCymru
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