Mae ein digwyddiadau a’n hadnoddau yn cyfoethogi sgiliau wrth amlygu profiad unigolion o fod mewn gofal.

Dr Rhiannon Evans discusses a systematic review taken of international evidence to understand what programmes work for improving the mental health of care-experienced children & young people, how they work, and what might be the challenges to delivery and engagement. Find out more about our winter conference series 'On The Journey: Navigating Mental Health' : https://www.exchangewales.org/on-the-journey-navigating-mental-health/ ------------------------------------------------ Located within the Cardiff University School of Social Sciences, CASCADE Research Centre is concerned with all aspects of community-based responses to social needs in children and families, including family support services, children in need services, child protection, and looking after children and adoption. https://cascadewales.org/ ​ExChange is a project within CASCADE. ExChange an all-Wales network that brings the stakeholders in social care together to share experiences and expertise, and to learn from one another through free events and online resources. Our aim is to improve social work and social care services by creating dialogue and ongoing relationships between people with different types of expertise, informed by recent and current research. https://www.exchangewales.org/ Mae Canolfan Ymchwil CASCADE wedi'i lleoli o fewn Ysgol y Gwyddorau Cymdeithasol ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd. Mae’n ymwneud â phob agwedd ar ymatebion cymunedol i anghenion cymdeithasol plant a theuluoedd, gan gynnwys gwasanaethau cymorth i deuluoedd, gwasanaethau i blant mewn angen, amddiffyn plant, plant sy'n derbyn gofal, a mabwysiadu. https://cascadewales.org/ ​Mae ExChange yn brosiect o fewn CASCADE. Rhwydwaith Cymru-gyfan yw ExChange. Ei nod yw dod â'r holl randdeiliaid o fewn gofal cymdeithasol ynghyd i rannu profiadau ac arbenigedd, ac i ddysgu o'i gilydd drwy adnoddau ar-lein a digwyddiadau rhad ac am ddim. Ein nod yw gwella gwaith cymdeithasol a gwasanaethau gofal cymdeithasol drwy sbarduno trafodaeth a meithrin perthnasau parhaus rhwng pobl â gwahanol fathau o arbenigedd, ar sail ymchwil diweddar a chyfredol. https://www.exchangewales.org/
Improving the Mental Health of Care-Experienced Children & Young People | ExChange Wales
Julian John, Associate Director of Mind Cymru, closes our winter conference 'On the Journey: Navigating Mental Health' with this presentation. Watch now to find out more about the work & initiatives of Mind Cymru to help improve the mental health of individuals across Wales. Learn more about Mind Cymru: https://www.mind.org.uk/about-us/mind-cymru/ Listen to the Room to Talk Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/room-to-talk-podcast/id1705096535 Catch up with our 2023 winter conference 'On the Journey': https://www.exchangewales.org/on-the-journey-navigating-mental-health/ ------------------------------------------------ Located within the Cardiff University School of Social Sciences, CASCADE Research Centre is concerned with all aspects of community-based responses to social needs in children and families, including family support services, children in need services, child protection, and looking after children and adoption. https://cascadewales.org/ ​ExChange is a project within CASCADE. ExChange an all-Wales network that brings the stakeholders in social care together to share experiences and expertise, and to learn from one another through free events and online resources. Our aim is to improve social work and social care services by creating dialogue and ongoing relationships between people with different types of expertise, informed by recent and current research. https://www.exchangewales.org/ Mae Canolfan Ymchwil CASCADE wedi'i lleoli o fewn Ysgol y Gwyddorau Cymdeithasol ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd. Mae’n ymwneud â phob agwedd ar ymatebion cymunedol i anghenion cymdeithasol plant a theuluoedd, gan gynnwys gwasanaethau cymorth i deuluoedd, gwasanaethau i blant mewn angen, amddiffyn plant, plant sy'n derbyn gofal, a mabwysiadu. https://cascadewales.org/ ​Mae ExChange yn brosiect o fewn CASCADE. Rhwydwaith Cymru-gyfan yw ExChange. Ei nod yw dod â'r holl randdeiliaid o fewn gofal cymdeithasol ynghyd i rannu profiadau ac arbenigedd, ac i ddysgu o'i gilydd drwy adnoddau ar-lein a digwyddiadau rhad ac am ddim. Ein nod yw gwella gwaith cymdeithasol a gwasanaethau gofal cymdeithasol drwy sbarduno trafodaeth a meithrin perthnasau parhaus rhwng pobl â gwahanol fathau o arbenigedd, ar sail ymchwil diweddar a chyfredol. https://www.exchangewales.org/
Closing Presentation, Julian John, MIND Cymru | On The Journey | ExChange Wales
Darganfod pedwar cerdd bwerus yn ymchwilio i brofiadau beunyddiol a dulliau ymdrin â'i hiechyd meddwl. Mae pob cerdd yn tynnu o ddyfyniadau uniongyrchol gan gyfranogwyr yn ymchwil PhD arloesol Bridget Handley, sy'n canolbwyntio ar daithau iechyd meddwl pobl ifanc sy'n derbyn gofal yng Nghymru. Mae'r adnoddau hyn ar gael yn Gymraeg a Saesneg, gan eu gwneud yn adnoddau gwerthfawr ar gyfer hyrwyddo sgyrsiau ystyrlon ymysg pobl ifanc ac ymarferwyr mewn amrywiaeth o amgylchiadau, megis ysgolion, teuluoedd, gwasanaethau cymdeithasol, a'r trydydd sector. Ymunwch â ni wrth archwilio'r naratifau teimladwy hyn. Mae'r gerdd hon yn rhan o Gynhadledd ExChange Wales ar iechyd meddwl, "Ar y Daith" Dysgwch fwy yma: https://www.exchangewales.org/on-the-journey-navigating-mental-health/ ------------------------------------------------ Located within the Cardiff University School of Social Sciences, CASCADE Research Centre is concerned with all aspects of community-based responses to social needs in children and families, including family support services, children in need services, child protection, and looking after children and adoption. https://cascadewales.org/ ​ExChange is a project within CASCADE. ExChange is an all-Wales network that brings the stakeholders in social care together to share experiences and expertise, and to learn from one another through free events and online resources. Our aim is to improve social work and social care services by creating dialogue and ongoing relationships between people with different types of expertise, informed by recent and current research. https://www.exchangewales.org/ Mae Canolfan Ymchwil CASCADE wedi'i lleoli o fewn Ysgol y Gwyddorau Cymdeithasol ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd. Mae’n ymwneud â phob agwedd ar ymatebion cymunedol i anghenion cymdeithasol plant a theuluoedd, gan gynnwys gwasanaethau cymorth i deuluoedd, gwasanaethau i blant mewn angen, amddiffyn plant, plant sy'n derbyn gofal, a mabwysiadu. https://cascadewales.org/ ​Mae ExChange yn brosiect o fewn CASCADE. Rhwydwaith Cymru-gyfan yw ExChange. Ei nod yw dod â'r holl randdeiliaid o fewn gofal cymdeithasol ynghyd i rannu profiadau ac arbenigedd, ac i ddysgu o'i gilydd drwy adnoddau ar-lein a digwyddiadau rhad ac am ddim. Ein nod yw gwella gwaith cymdeithasol a gwasanaethau gofal cymdeithasol drwy sbarduno trafodaeth a meithrin perthnasau parhaus rhwng pobl â gwahanol fathau o arbenigedd, ar sail ymchwil diweddar a chyfredol. https://www.exchangewales.org/
Yr Arlunydd - cerdd ar iechyd meddwl gan Bridget Handley | ExChange Wales
Discover four powerful poems delving into the everyday experiences and coping mechanisms related to mental health. Each poem draws from direct quotes of participants in Bridget Handley's groundbreaking PhD research, which focuses on the mental health journeys of care-experienced youth residing in Wales. These resources are accessible in both Welsh and English, making them invaluable tools for fostering meaningful conversations among young individuals and professionals in various environments, such as schools, families, social services, and the third sector. Join us in exploring these poignant narratives. This poem is part of ExChange Wale's Conference on mental health, "On the Journey" Learn more here: https://www.exchangewales.org/on-the-journey-navigating-mental-health/ ------------------------------------------------ Located within the Cardiff University School of Social Sciences, CASCADE Research Centre is concerned with all aspects of community-based responses to social needs in children and families, including family support services, children in need services, child protection, and looking after children and adoption. https://cascadewales.org/ ​ExChange is a project within CASCADE. ExChange an all-Wales network that brings the stakeholders in social care together to share experiences and expertise, and to learn from one another through free events and online resources. Our aim is to improve social work and social care services by creating dialogue and ongoing relationships between people with different types of expertise, informed by recent and current research. https://www.exchangewales.org/ Mae Canolfan Ymchwil CASCADE wedi'i lleoli o fewn Ysgol y Gwyddorau Cymdeithasol ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd. Mae’n ymwneud â phob agwedd ar ymatebion cymunedol i anghenion cymdeithasol plant a theuluoedd, gan gynnwys gwasanaethau cymorth i deuluoedd, gwasanaethau i blant mewn angen, amddiffyn plant, plant sy'n derbyn gofal, a mabwysiadu. https://cascadewales.org/ ​Mae ExChange yn brosiect o fewn CASCADE. Rhwydwaith Cymru-gyfan yw ExChange. Ei nod yw dod â'r holl randdeiliaid o fewn gofal cymdeithasol ynghyd i rannu profiadau ac arbenigedd, ac i ddysgu o'i gilydd drwy adnoddau ar-lein a digwyddiadau rhad ac am ddim. Ein nod yw gwella gwaith cymdeithasol a gwasanaethau gofal cymdeithasol drwy sbarduno trafodaeth a meithrin perthnasau parhaus rhwng pobl â gwahanol fathau o arbenigedd, ar sail ymchwil diweddar a chyfredol. https://www.exchangewales.org/
The Artist - poem on mental health by Bridget Handley | ExChange Wales
Webinar Date: 9th November 2023 Our first webinar in the winter conference series 'On The Journey: Navigating Mental Health' Professor Peter Beresford discusses how we can rethink both understandings of mental wellbeing and distress and helpful ways of addressing the difficulties we may have, and how our childhood experiences can shape us in adulthood. Find out more about the conference and sign up to our other webinars coming soon: https://www.exchangewales.org/on-the-journey-navigating-mental-health/ ------------------------------------------------ Located within the Cardiff University School of Social Sciences, CASCADE Research Centre is concerned with all aspects of community-based responses to social needs in children and families, including family support services, children in need services, child protection, and looking after children and adoption. https://cascadewales.org/ ​ExChange is a project within CASCADE. ExChange an all-Wales network that brings the stakeholders in social care together to share experiences and expertise, and to learn from one another through free events and online resources. Our aim is to improve social work and social care services by creating dialogue and ongoing relationships between people with different types of expertise, informed by recent and current research. https://www.exchangewales.org/ Mae Canolfan Ymchwil CASCADE wedi'i lleoli o fewn Ysgol y Gwyddorau Cymdeithasol ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd. Mae’n ymwneud â phob agwedd ar ymatebion cymunedol i anghenion cymdeithasol plant a theuluoedd, gan gynnwys gwasanaethau cymorth i deuluoedd, gwasanaethau i blant mewn angen, amddiffyn plant, plant sy'n derbyn gofal, a mabwysiadu. https://cascadewales.org/ ​Mae ExChange yn brosiect o fewn CASCADE. Rhwydwaith Cymru-gyfan yw ExChange. Ei nod yw dod â'r holl randdeiliaid o fewn gofal cymdeithasol ynghyd i rannu profiadau ac arbenigedd, ac i ddysgu o'i gilydd drwy adnoddau ar-lein a digwyddiadau rhad ac am ddim. Ein nod yw gwella gwaith cymdeithasol a gwasanaethau gofal cymdeithasol drwy sbarduno trafodaeth a meithrin perthnasau parhaus rhwng pobl â gwahanol fathau o arbenigedd, ar sail ymchwil diweddar a chyfredol. https://www.exchangewales.org/
Relearning our Mental Wellbeing and Ways of Supporting It | Prof Peter Beresford | ExChange Wales
In this insightful talk, Professor Ben Hannigan from Cardiff University's School of Healthcare Sciences delves into a recent evidence synthesis on end-of-life care for individuals with severe mental illnesses. Discover the key findings and recommendations that shed light on improving the quality of care and support for this vulnerable population. Join us for a deep dive into the intersection of mental health and end-of-life care ------------------------------------------------ Located within the Cardiff University School of Social Sciences, CASCADE Research Centre is concerned with all aspects of community-based responses to social needs in children and families, including family support services, children in need services, child protection, and looking after children and adoption. https://cascadewales.org/ ​ExChange is a project within CASCADE. ExChange an all-Wales network that brings the stakeholders in social care together to share experiences and expertise, and to learn from one another through free events and online resources. Our aim is to improve social work and social care services by creating dialogue and ongoing relationships between people with different types of expertise, informed by recent and current research. https://www.exchangewales.org/ Mae Canolfan Ymchwil CASCADE wedi'i lleoli o fewn Ysgol y Gwyddorau Cymdeithasol ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd. Mae’n ymwneud â phob agwedd ar ymatebion cymunedol i anghenion cymdeithasol plant a theuluoedd, gan gynnwys gwasanaethau cymorth i deuluoedd, gwasanaethau i blant mewn angen, amddiffyn plant, plant sy'n derbyn gofal, a mabwysiadu. https://cascadewales.org/ ​Mae ExChange yn brosiect o fewn CASCADE. Rhwydwaith Cymru-gyfan yw ExChange. Ei nod yw dod â'r holl randdeiliaid o fewn gofal cymdeithasol ynghyd i rannu profiadau ac arbenigedd, ac i ddysgu o'i gilydd drwy adnoddau ar-lein a digwyddiadau rhad ac am ddim. Ein nod yw gwella gwaith cymdeithasol a gwasanaethau gofal cymdeithasol drwy sbarduno trafodaeth a meithrin perthnasau parhaus rhwng pobl â gwahanol fathau o arbenigedd, ar sail ymchwil diweddar a chyfredol. https://www.exchangewales.org/
End of life care for people with severe mental illness: an evidence synthesis (the MENLOC study)
Darganfod pedwar cerdd bwerus yn ymchwilio i brofiadau beunyddiol a dulliau ymdrin â'i hiechyd meddwl. Mae pob cerdd yn tynnu o ddyfyniadau uniongyrchol gan gyfranogwyr yn ymchwil PhD arloesol Bridget Handley, sy'n canolbwyntio ar daithau iechyd meddwl pobl ifanc sy'n derbyn gofal yng Nghymru. Mae'r adnoddau hyn ar gael yn Gymraeg a Saesneg, gan eu gwneud yn adnoddau gwerthfawr ar gyfer hyrwyddo sgyrsiau ystyrlon ymysg pobl ifanc ac ymarferwyr mewn amrywiaeth o amgylchiadau, megis ysgolion, teuluoedd, gwasanaethau cymdeithasol, a'r trydydd sector. Ymunwch â ni wrth archwilio'r naratifau teimladwy hyn. Mae'r gerdd hon yn rhan o Gynhadledd ExChange Wales ar iechyd meddwl, "Ar y Daith" Dysgwch fwy yma: https://www.exchangewales.org/on-the-journey-navigating-mental-health/ ------------------------------------------------ Located within the Cardiff University School of Social Sciences, CASCADE Research Centre is concerned with all aspects of community-based responses to social needs in children and families, including family support services, children in need services, child protection, and looking after children and adoption. https://cascadewales.org/ ​ExChange is a project within CASCADE. ExChange is an all-Wales network that brings the stakeholders in social care together to share experiences and expertise, and to learn from one another through free events and online resources. Our aim is to improve social work and social care services by creating dialogue and ongoing relationships between people with different types of expertise, informed by recent and current research. https://www.exchangewales.org/ Mae Canolfan Ymchwil CASCADE wedi'i lleoli o fewn Ysgol y Gwyddorau Cymdeithasol ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd. Mae’n ymwneud â phob agwedd ar ymatebion cymunedol i anghenion cymdeithasol plant a theuluoedd, gan gynnwys gwasanaethau cymorth i deuluoedd, gwasanaethau i blant mewn angen, amddiffyn plant, plant sy'n derbyn gofal, a mabwysiadu. https://cascadewales.org/ ​Mae ExChange yn brosiect o fewn CASCADE. Rhwydwaith Cymru-gyfan yw ExChange. Ei nod yw dod â'r holl randdeiliaid o fewn gofal cymdeithasol ynghyd i rannu profiadau ac arbenigedd, ac i ddysgu o'i gilydd drwy adnoddau ar-lein a digwyddiadau rhad ac am ddim. Ein nod yw gwella gwaith cymdeithasol a gwasanaethau gofal cymdeithasol drwy sbarduno trafodaeth a meithrin perthnasau parhaus rhwng pobl â gwahanol fathau o arbenigedd, ar sail ymchwil diweddar a chyfredol. https://www.exchangewales.org/
Cythraul - cerdd ar iechyd meddwl gan Bridget Handley | ExChange Wales
Discover four powerful poems delving into the everyday experiences and coping mechanisms related to mental health. Each poem draws from direct quotes of participants in Bridget Handley's groundbreaking PhD research, which focuses on the mental health journeys of care-experienced youth residing in Wales. These resources are accessible in both Welsh and English, making them invaluable tools for fostering meaningful conversations among young individuals and professionals in various environments, such as schools, families, social services, and the third sector. Join us in exploring these poignant narratives. This poem is part of ExChange Wale's Conference on mental health, "On the Journey" Learn more here: https://www.exchangewales.org/on-the-journey-navigating-mental-health/ ------------------------------------------------ Located within the Cardiff University School of Social Sciences, CASCADE Research Centre is concerned with all aspects of community-based responses to social needs in children and families, including family support services, children in need services, child protection, and looking after children and adoption. https://cascadewales.org/ ​ExChange is a project within CASCADE. ExChange an all-Wales network that brings the stakeholders in social care together to share experiences and expertise, and to learn from one another through free events and online resources. Our aim is to improve social work and social care services by creating dialogue and ongoing relationships between people with different types of expertise, informed by recent and current research. https://www.exchangewales.org/ Mae Canolfan Ymchwil CASCADE wedi'i lleoli o fewn Ysgol y Gwyddorau Cymdeithasol ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd. Mae’n ymwneud â phob agwedd ar ymatebion cymunedol i anghenion cymdeithasol plant a theuluoedd, gan gynnwys gwasanaethau cymorth i deuluoedd, gwasanaethau i blant mewn angen, amddiffyn plant, plant sy'n derbyn gofal, a mabwysiadu. https://cascadewales.org/ ​Mae ExChange yn brosiect o fewn CASCADE. Rhwydwaith Cymru-gyfan yw ExChange. Ei nod yw dod â'r holl randdeiliaid o fewn gofal cymdeithasol ynghyd i rannu profiadau ac arbenigedd, ac i ddysgu o'i gilydd drwy adnoddau ar-lein a digwyddiadau rhad ac am ddim. Ein nod yw gwella gwaith cymdeithasol a gwasanaethau gofal cymdeithasol drwy sbarduno trafodaeth a meithrin perthnasau parhaus rhwng pobl â gwahanol fathau o arbenigedd, ar sail ymchwil diweddar a chyfredol. https://www.exchangewales.org/
Demons - poem on mental health by Bridget Handley | ExChange Wales
Bethan Carter, Research Associate - Cardiff University, discusses the ReThink Project - a project run in collaboration with Adoption UK and Coram Voice to investigate what processes are linked to mental health and wellbeing of care-experienced young people and how they manage at two key transitions in life. You can find out more about our conference series 'On the Journey: Navigating Mental Health' on our website: https://www.exchangewales.org/on-the-journey-navigating-mental-health/ ------------------------------------------------ Located within the Cardiff University School of Social Sciences, CASCADE Research Centre is concerned with all aspects of community-based responses to social needs in children and families, including family support services, children in need services, child protection, and looking after children and adoption. https://cascadewales.org/ ​ExChange is a project within CASCADE. ExChange an all-Wales network that brings the stakeholders in social care together to share experiences and expertise, and to learn from one another through free events and online resources. Our aim is to improve social work and social care services by creating dialogue and ongoing relationships between people with different types of expertise, informed by recent and current research. https://www.exchangewales.org/ Mae Canolfan Ymchwil CASCADE wedi'i lleoli o fewn Ysgol y Gwyddorau Cymdeithasol ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd. Mae’n ymwneud â phob agwedd ar ymatebion cymunedol i anghenion cymdeithasol plant a theuluoedd, gan gynnwys gwasanaethau cymorth i deuluoedd, gwasanaethau i blant mewn angen, amddiffyn plant, plant sy'n derbyn gofal, a mabwysiadu. https://cascadewales.org/ ​Mae ExChange yn brosiect o fewn CASCADE. Rhwydwaith Cymru-gyfan yw ExChange. Ei nod yw dod â'r holl randdeiliaid o fewn gofal cymdeithasol ynghyd i rannu profiadau ac arbenigedd, ac i ddysgu o'i gilydd drwy adnoddau ar-lein a digwyddiadau rhad ac am ddim. Ein nod yw gwella gwaith cymdeithasol a gwasanaethau gofal cymdeithasol drwy sbarduno trafodaeth a meithrin perthnasau parhaus rhwng pobl â gwahanol fathau o arbenigedd, ar sail ymchwil diweddar a chyfredol. https://www.exchangewales.org/
ReThink: Mental health and transitions for care-experienced young people | ExChange Wales
Darganfod pedwar cerdd bwerus yn ymchwilio i brofiadau beunyddiol a dulliau ymdrin â'i hiechyd meddwl. Mae pob cerdd yn tynnu o ddyfyniadau uniongyrchol gan gyfranogwyr yn ymchwil PhD arloesol Bridget Handley, sy'n canolbwyntio ar daithau iechyd meddwl pobl ifanc sy'n derbyn gofal yng Nghymru. Mae'r adnoddau hyn ar gael yn Gymraeg a Saesneg, gan eu gwneud yn adnoddau gwerthfawr ar gyfer hyrwyddo sgyrsiau ystyrlon ymysg pobl ifanc ac ymarferwyr mewn amrywiaeth o amgylchiadau, megis ysgolion, teuluoedd, gwasanaethau cymdeithasol, a'r trydydd sector. Ymunwch â ni wrth archwilio'r naratifau teimladwy hyn. Mae'r gerdd hon yn rhan o Gynhadledd ExChange Wales ar iechyd meddwl, "Ar y Daith" Dysgwch fwy yma: https://www.exchangewales.org/on-the-journey-navigating-mental-health/ ------------------------------------------------ Located within the Cardiff University School of Social Sciences, CASCADE Research Centre is concerned with all aspects of community-based responses to social needs in children and families, including family support services, children in need services, child protection, and looking after children and adoption. https://cascadewales.org/ ​ExChange is a project within CASCADE. ExChange is an all-Wales network that brings the stakeholders in social care together to share experiences and expertise, and to learn from one another through free events and online resources. Our aim is to improve social work and social care services by creating dialogue and ongoing relationships between people with different types of expertise, informed by recent and current research. https://www.exchangewales.org/ Mae Canolfan Ymchwil CASCADE wedi'i lleoli o fewn Ysgol y Gwyddorau Cymdeithasol ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd. Mae’n ymwneud â phob agwedd ar ymatebion cymunedol i anghenion cymdeithasol plant a theuluoedd, gan gynnwys gwasanaethau cymorth i deuluoedd, gwasanaethau i blant mewn angen, amddiffyn plant, plant sy'n derbyn gofal, a mabwysiadu. https://cascadewales.org/ ​Mae ExChange yn brosiect o fewn CASCADE. Rhwydwaith Cymru-gyfan yw ExChange. Ei nod yw dod â'r holl randdeiliaid o fewn gofal cymdeithasol ynghyd i rannu profiadau ac arbenigedd, ac i ddysgu o'i gilydd drwy adnoddau ar-lein a digwyddiadau rhad ac am ddim. Ein nod yw gwella gwaith cymdeithasol a gwasanaethau gofal cymdeithasol drwy sbarduno trafodaeth a meithrin perthnasau parhaus rhwng pobl â gwahanol fathau o arbenigedd, ar sail ymchwil diweddar a chyfredol. https://www.exchangewales.org/
Y Eiliad - cerdd ar iechyd meddwl gan Bridget Handley | ExChange Wales
Webinar date: 4th October 2023 Dr Laura Cowley presents a discussion on the new empirical evidence about entry routes to care, pathways through care, and placement outcomes for the very youngest children in the care system in Wales. By addressing questions about voluntary and compulsory routes into care, it speaks directly to questions raised in the final report from the Public Law Working Group (2021), established by the President of the Family Division, regarding trends in the use of voluntary accommodation for babies. This new report has revealed critical insights into entry routes, pathways and placement outcomes for the very youngest children in the care system in Wales. You can read more on this recently published report: https://popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/new-report-sheds-light-on-infant-pathways-through-care-in-wales/ ------------------------------------------------ Located within the Cardiff University School of Social Sciences, CASCADE Research Centre is concerned with all aspects of community-based responses to social needs in children and families, including family support services, children in need services, child protection, and looking after children and adoption. https://cascadewales.org/ ​ExChange is a project within CASCADE. ExChange an all-Wales network that brings the stakeholders in social care together to share experiences and expertise, and to learn from one another through free events and online resources. Our aim is to improve social work and social care services by creating dialogue and ongoing relationships between people with different types of expertise, informed by recent and current research. https://www.exchangewales.org/ Mae Canolfan Ymchwil CASCADE wedi'i lleoli o fewn Ysgol y Gwyddorau Cymdeithasol ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd. Mae’n ymwneud â phob agwedd ar ymatebion cymunedol i anghenion cymdeithasol plant a theuluoedd, gan gynnwys gwasanaethau cymorth i deuluoedd, gwasanaethau i blant mewn angen, amddiffyn plant, plant sy'n derbyn gofal, a mabwysiadu. https://cascadewales.org/ ​Mae ExChange yn brosiect o fewn CASCADE. Rhwydwaith Cymru-gyfan yw ExChange. Ei nod yw dod â'r holl randdeiliaid o fewn gofal cymdeithasol ynghyd i rannu profiadau ac arbenigedd, ac i ddysgu o'i gilydd drwy adnoddau ar-lein a digwyddiadau rhad ac am ddim. Ein nod yw gwella gwaith cymdeithasol a gwasanaethau gofal cymdeithasol drwy sbarduno trafodaeth a meithrin perthnasau parhaus rhwng pobl â gwahanol fathau o arbenigedd, ar sail ymchwil diweddar a chyfredol. https://www.exchangewales.org/
Understanding care pathways and placement stability for infants in Wales | ExChange Wales
Discover four powerful poems delving into the everyday experiences and coping mechanisms related to mental health. Each poem draws from direct quotes of participants in Bridget Handley's groundbreaking PhD research, which focuses on the mental health journeys of care-experienced youth residing in Wales. These resources are accessible in both Welsh and English, making them invaluable tools for fostering meaningful conversations among young individuals and professionals in various environments, such as schools, families, social services, and the third sector. Join us in exploring these poignant narratives. This poem is part of ExChange Wale's Conference on mental health, "On the Journey" Learn more here: https://www.exchangewales.org/on-the-journey-navigating-mental-health/ ------------------------------------------------ Located within the Cardiff University School of Social Sciences, CASCADE Research Centre is concerned with all aspects of community-based responses to social needs in children and families, including family support services, children in need services, child protection, and looking after children and adoption. https://cascadewales.org/ ​ExChange is a project within CASCADE. ExChange an all-Wales network that brings the stakeholders in social care together to share experiences and expertise, and to learn from one another through free events and online resources. Our aim is to improve social work and social care services by creating dialogue and ongoing relationships between people with different types of expertise, informed by recent and current research. https://www.exchangewales.org/ Mae Canolfan Ymchwil CASCADE wedi'i lleoli o fewn Ysgol y Gwyddorau Cymdeithasol ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd. Mae’n ymwneud â phob agwedd ar ymatebion cymunedol i anghenion cymdeithasol plant a theuluoedd, gan gynnwys gwasanaethau cymorth i deuluoedd, gwasanaethau i blant mewn angen, amddiffyn plant, plant sy'n derbyn gofal, a mabwysiadu. https://cascadewales.org/ ​Mae ExChange yn brosiect o fewn CASCADE. Rhwydwaith Cymru-gyfan yw ExChange. Ei nod yw dod â'r holl randdeiliaid o fewn gofal cymdeithasol ynghyd i rannu profiadau ac arbenigedd, ac i ddysgu o'i gilydd drwy adnoddau ar-lein a digwyddiadau rhad ac am ddim. Ein nod yw gwella gwaith cymdeithasol a gwasanaethau gofal cymdeithasol drwy sbarduno trafodaeth a meithrin perthnasau parhaus rhwng pobl â gwahanol fathau o arbenigedd, ar sail ymchwil diweddar a chyfredol. https://www.exchangewales.org/
The Moment - poem on mental health by Bridget Handley | ExChange Wales
Dr Jeremy Dixon (University of Bath) presents his study that found people with mental health problems face various barriers to forming and maintaining romantic relationships, including stigma, treatment side effects, unemployment, vulnerability and risks. Professionals rarely support them in this area and are uneasy about discussing sexual intimacy. ------------------------------------------------ Located within the Cardiff University School of Social Sciences, CASCADE Research Centre is concerned with all aspects of community-based responses to social needs in children and families, including family support services, children in need services, child protection, and looking after children and adoption. https://cascadewales.org/ ​ExChange is a project within CASCADE. ExChange an all-Wales network that brings the stakeholders in social care together to share experiences and expertise, and to learn from one another through free events and online resources. Our aim is to improve social work and social care services by creating dialogue and ongoing relationships between people with different types of expertise, informed by recent and current research. https://www.exchangewales.org/ Mae Canolfan Ymchwil CASCADE wedi'i lleoli o fewn Ysgol y Gwyddorau Cymdeithasol ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd. Mae’n ymwneud â phob agwedd ar ymatebion cymunedol i anghenion cymdeithasol plant a theuluoedd, gan gynnwys gwasanaethau cymorth i deuluoedd, gwasanaethau i blant mewn angen, amddiffyn plant, plant sy'n derbyn gofal, a mabwysiadu. https://cascadewales.org/ ​Mae ExChange yn brosiect o fewn CASCADE. Rhwydwaith Cymru-gyfan yw ExChange. Ei nod yw dod â'r holl randdeiliaid o fewn gofal cymdeithasol ynghyd i rannu profiadau ac arbenigedd, ac i ddysgu o'i gilydd drwy adnoddau ar-lein a digwyddiadau rhad ac am ddim. Ein nod yw gwella gwaith cymdeithasol a gwasanaethau gofal cymdeithasol drwy sbarduno trafodaeth a meithrin perthnasau parhaus rhwng pobl â gwahanol fathau o arbenigedd, ar sail ymchwil diweddar a chyfredol. https://www.exchangewales.org/
Exploring romantic need as part of mental health social care practice – Teaser | ExChange Wales
Join Ben Hannigan, a researcher at Cardiff University's School of Healthcare Sciences, as he presents groundbreaking research on mental health crisis care for children and young people. Learn about evidence synthesis, international findings, and ongoing studies that aim to reshape the future of crisis care. Stay informed and make a difference in the lives of young individuals facing mental health challenges. ------------------------------------------------ Located within the Cardiff University School of Social Sciences, CASCADE Research Centre is concerned with all aspects of community-based responses to social needs in children and families, including family support services, children in need services, child protection, and looking after children and adoption. https://cascadewales.org/ ​ExChange is a project within CASCADE. ExChange an all-Wales network that brings the stakeholders in social care together to share experiences and expertise, and to learn from one another through free events and online resources. Our aim is to improve social work and social care services by creating dialogue and ongoing relationships between people with different types of expertise, informed by recent and current research. https://www.exchangewales.org/ Mae Canolfan Ymchwil CASCADE wedi'i lleoli o fewn Ysgol y Gwyddorau Cymdeithasol ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd. Mae’n ymwneud â phob agwedd ar ymatebion cymunedol i anghenion cymdeithasol plant a theuluoedd, gan gynnwys gwasanaethau cymorth i deuluoedd, gwasanaethau i blant mewn angen, amddiffyn plant, plant sy'n derbyn gofal, a mabwysiadu. https://cascadewales.org/ ​Mae ExChange yn brosiect o fewn CASCADE. Rhwydwaith Cymru-gyfan yw ExChange. Ei nod yw dod â'r holl randdeiliaid o fewn gofal cymdeithasol ynghyd i rannu profiadau ac arbenigedd, ac i ddysgu o'i gilydd drwy adnoddau ar-lein a digwyddiadau rhad ac am ddim. Ein nod yw gwella gwaith cymdeithasol a gwasanaethau gofal cymdeithasol drwy sbarduno trafodaeth a meithrin perthnasau parhaus rhwng pobl â gwahanol fathau o arbenigedd, ar sail ymchwil diweddar a chyfredol. https://www.exchangewales.org/
Mental health crisis care for children and young people​ | ExChange Wales
Darganfod pedwar cerdd bwerus yn ymchwilio i brofiadau beunyddiol a dulliau ymdrin â'i hiechyd meddwl. Mae pob cerdd yn tynnu o ddyfyniadau uniongyrchol gan gyfranogwyr yn ymchwil PhD arloesol Bridget Handley, sy'n canolbwyntio ar daithau iechyd meddwl pobl ifanc sy'n derbyn gofal yng Nghymru. Mae'r adnoddau hyn ar gael yn Gymraeg a Saesneg, gan eu gwneud yn adnoddau gwerthfawr ar gyfer hyrwyddo sgyrsiau ystyrlon ymysg pobl ifanc ac ymarferwyr mewn amrywiaeth o amgylchiadau, megis ysgolion, teuluoedd, gwasanaethau cymdeithasol, a'r trydydd sector. Ymunwch â ni wrth archwilio'r naratifau teimladwy hyn. Mae'r gerdd hon yn rhan o Gynhadledd ExChange Wales ar iechyd meddwl, "Ar y Daith" Dysgwch fwy yma: https://www.exchangewales.org/on-the-journey-navigating-mental-health/ ------------------------------------------------ Located within the Cardiff University School of Social Sciences, CASCADE Research Centre is concerned with all aspects of community-based responses to social needs in children and families, including family support services, children in need services, child protection, and looking after children and adoption. https://cascadewales.org/ ​ExChange is a project within CASCADE. ExChange is an all-Wales network that brings the stakeholders in social care together to share experiences and expertise, and to learn from one another through free events and online resources. Our aim is to improve social work and social care services by creating dialogue and ongoing relationships between people with different types of expertise, informed by recent and current research. https://www.exchangewales.org/ Mae Canolfan Ymchwil CASCADE wedi'i lleoli o fewn Ysgol y Gwyddorau Cymdeithasol ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd. Mae’n ymwneud â phob agwedd ar ymatebion cymunedol i anghenion cymdeithasol plant a theuluoedd, gan gynnwys gwasanaethau cymorth i deuluoedd, gwasanaethau i blant mewn angen, amddiffyn plant, plant sy'n derbyn gofal, a mabwysiadu. https://cascadewales.org/ ​Mae ExChange yn brosiect o fewn CASCADE. Rhwydwaith Cymru-gyfan yw ExChange. Ei nod yw dod â'r holl randdeiliaid o fewn gofal cymdeithasol ynghyd i rannu profiadau ac arbenigedd, ac i ddysgu o'i gilydd drwy adnoddau ar-lein a digwyddiadau rhad ac am ddim. Ein nod yw gwella gwaith cymdeithasol a gwasanaethau gofal cymdeithasol drwy sbarduno trafodaeth a meithrin perthnasau parhaus rhwng pobl â gwahanol fathau o arbenigedd, ar sail ymchwil diweddar a chyfredol. https://www.exchangewales.org/
Heddiw - cerdd ar iechyd meddwl gan Bridget Handley | ExChange Wales
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