Thought of the day 💜

If you live in Blaenau Gwent, you can access specialist support in relation to any form of violence against women, domestic abuse or sexual violence at our office in Ebbw Vale Institute. Drop in Mon-Fri, or call 03300 564456/email [email protected] to make an appointment.

George is obviously a natural TV presenter. Brilliant job.

We are delighted to announce that our library project in Uganda has been granted LAND in recognition of their impact on the community - land on which to build an even bigger library and community centre! More info & how to support: crowdfunder.co.uk/book-fairies-u… #ibelieveinbookfairies

Some amazing artwork up for auction here, including some pieces from our very own V21 Pottery! #charity #disabiltyarts #artforeveryone

A fantastic new group starting at the Gwent Carers Hub to support ex carers when a caring role has come to an end. Please retweet and share @carerstrustsew CaerphillyCBC Newport City Council Monmouthshire / Sir Fynwy Torfaen Council 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇺🇦 Blaenau Gwent CBC Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Gwent Regional Partnership Board

'It’s important that carers have a say in what we do and that we respond to their needs by creating services in collaboration with them.' Find out more about how we're developing our services in our latest blog post: ctsew.org.uk/Blog/supportin… #servicedesign #carers

'How can we tailor our service offering to support different types of carers to achieve better outcomes?' User researcher Sarika has been blogging about how we're getting started with our work to look at our services and take a user centred approach. carerfriendly.co.uk/focusing-on-us…

We are looking for an experienced horticulturist, with a difference! If you dig digging and helping plants and people to flourish, you could be our new V21 Gardening Project Leader. Not for you? Maybe you know someone who would be perfect? Tell 'em!😉 v21.org.uk/working-with-u…

V21 Woodwork Christmas Decorations, now available to order on Etsy!

If you're in Cardiff today come say hello to us on the V21 stall opposite House of Fraser. Lots of amazing pottery, woodwork, cards, needle felting all made by wonderful students who have learning disabilities #cardiff #cardiffchristmasmarket #handmadecymru #shoplocal

We Carers Wales are responding to the Senedd inquiry into hospital discharge, and we'd like to hear the views of carers. Are carers properly involved in discharging patients? Let us know here surveymonkey.co.uk/r/R6C8S26

Are you ready to spread joy through books? 🧚‍♀️ ow.ly/CeqT50HoqIN

Wondering what to get Mum for Mother's Day? Why not buy her one of our workshop experiences. Available to book now, the workshops will take place on the 2nd July. v21workshops.eventbrite.com

We have changed our name and we are now called: The Care Collective You can also follow our new Facebook page at: facebook.com/1carecollective Thank you. Please help us spread the news.

Did you know that Brynmawr Medical Practice has 2 Carers Champions & a senior Care Sponsor? All of whom are dedicated to identifying unpaid carers & ensuring that the Practice is supportive of carers needs Gwent Carers Hub Gwent Regional Partnership Board The Care Collective Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Blaenau Gwent CBC

Their holistic approach to supporting unpaid carers and the partnership working that Brynmawr Medical Practice are undertaking has been noted as great working practice by the CF panel who have awarded them their Carer Friendly Advanced Accreditation! Fantastic work all!

Lovely to see so many volunteers receiving well deserved rewards #gavo #gavovolunteerawards #blaenaugwent

Hats off to #lewiscapaldi and the crowd at #Glastonbury23 you have restored my faith in humanity