Jane M
@janeymainey.bsky.social
Dogs. Cheese. Wine. Wellbeing.
And cheese, did I mention cheese? 🧀
And cheese, did I mention cheese? 🧀
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It’s our connections and communities around us that form the most significant basis for our mental health.
On 9th May, we’ll be talking to @jowatson-ad4e.bsky.social about our community-focused approach to mental health at an online event – you can sign up here:
On 9th May, we’ll be talking to @jowatson-ad4e.bsky.social about our community-focused approach to mental health at an online event – you can sign up here:
From Clinic to Community: A holistic, social justice approach.
AD4E allies Platfform: For Mental Health and Social change talk about their vision for a holistic, community approach to 'mental health.'
buff.ly
March 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM
It’s our connections and communities around us that form the most significant basis for our mental health.
On 9th May, we’ll be talking to @jowatson-ad4e.bsky.social about our community-focused approach to mental health at an online event – you can sign up here:
On 9th May, we’ll be talking to @jowatson-ad4e.bsky.social about our community-focused approach to mental health at an online event – you can sign up here:
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The Strengths Based Learning Programme is back for 2025! We're kicking off with a refresher of what we learned across last year's programme - and insights from Platfform's time of working in a strengths-based way.
27th March, 9:30am - 11:30am, free, online. Book here: buff.ly/0NjR3f5
27th March, 9:30am - 11:30am, free, online. Book here: buff.ly/0NjR3f5
March 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The Strengths Based Learning Programme is back for 2025! We're kicking off with a refresher of what we learned across last year's programme - and insights from Platfform's time of working in a strengths-based way.
27th March, 9:30am - 11:30am, free, online. Book here: buff.ly/0NjR3f5
27th March, 9:30am - 11:30am, free, online. Book here: buff.ly/0NjR3f5
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We are delighted to contribute to Ferdinando & Luigi Innocenti Foundation's ambitious vision through our report Sparking Joy: Creating thriving environments for young people to thrive, written by Dr Jen Daffin fli.foundation/news/sparkin...
Sparking Joy - Creating environments for young people to thrive | F&LI Foundation
A review of the evidence-base and need to create the
conditions for young people to spark joy and thrive.
fli.foundation
March 5, 2025 at 11:29 AM
We are delighted to contribute to Ferdinando & Luigi Innocenti Foundation's ambitious vision through our report Sparking Joy: Creating thriving environments for young people to thrive, written by Dr Jen Daffin fli.foundation/news/sparkin...
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Right now, the UK Government is considering cuts to the nature-friendly farming budget – the biggest pot of funding for nature.
Here’s why that would be a disaster for farmers, food security, and wildlife.
A thread. 🧵👇
Here’s why that would be a disaster for farmers, food security, and wildlife.
A thread. 🧵👇
February 26, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Right now, the UK Government is considering cuts to the nature-friendly farming budget – the biggest pot of funding for nature.
Here’s why that would be a disaster for farmers, food security, and wildlife.
A thread. 🧵👇
Here’s why that would be a disaster for farmers, food security, and wildlife.
A thread. 🧵👇
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Thank you to the incredible young people from Young Wales, @barnardos.org.uk, @nspcc.bsky.social Child Safety Online Youth Voice Amplification Projects supported by @platfform.org who spoke powerfully about their experiences & ideas. Their voices are shaping the future of safer education settings.
February 21, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Thank you to the incredible young people from Young Wales, @barnardos.org.uk, @nspcc.bsky.social Child Safety Online Youth Voice Amplification Projects supported by @platfform.org who spoke powerfully about their experiences & ideas. Their voices are shaping the future of safer education settings.
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It was great to welcome Jane Dodds MS to The Hangout project in Cardiff today – delivered alongside Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.
Thanks, Jane, for taking the time to pop by and see this community-based approach to mental health! (1/2)
Thanks, Jane, for taking the time to pop by and see this community-based approach to mental health! (1/2)
January 28, 2025 at 1:54 PM
It was great to welcome Jane Dodds MS to The Hangout project in Cardiff today – delivered alongside Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.
Thanks, Jane, for taking the time to pop by and see this community-based approach to mental health! (1/2)
Thanks, Jane, for taking the time to pop by and see this community-based approach to mental health! (1/2)
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A ydych chi wedi profi gwasanaethau gofal iechyd meddwl acíwt neu mewn argyfwng yng Nghymru yn ystod y pum mlynedd diwethaf?
Rhannwch eich stori a byddwch yn rhan o waith gwella gwasanaethau yng Nghymru.
Cofrestrwch i gymryd rhan erbyn 6 Chwefror yn platfform.org/cy/acc
Rhannwch eich stori a byddwch yn rhan o waith gwella gwasanaethau yng Nghymru.
Cofrestrwch i gymryd rhan erbyn 6 Chwefror yn platfform.org/cy/acc
January 20, 2025 at 2:48 PM
A ydych chi wedi profi gwasanaethau gofal iechyd meddwl acíwt neu mewn argyfwng yng Nghymru yn ystod y pum mlynedd diwethaf?
Rhannwch eich stori a byddwch yn rhan o waith gwella gwasanaethau yng Nghymru.
Cofrestrwch i gymryd rhan erbyn 6 Chwefror yn platfform.org/cy/acc
Rhannwch eich stori a byddwch yn rhan o waith gwella gwasanaethau yng Nghymru.
Cofrestrwch i gymryd rhan erbyn 6 Chwefror yn platfform.org/cy/acc
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Have you experienced acute or crisis mental health care services in Wales in the last five years?
Share your story and be part of building better services in Wales.
Register to take part by 6th Feb at platfform.org/acc
Share your story and be part of building better services in Wales.
Register to take part by 6th Feb at platfform.org/acc
January 20, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Have you experienced acute or crisis mental health care services in Wales in the last five years?
Share your story and be part of building better services in Wales.
Register to take part by 6th Feb at platfform.org/acc
Share your story and be part of building better services in Wales.
Register to take part by 6th Feb at platfform.org/acc
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We have an exciting new opportunity for a Young Person’s Senior Participation Lead for Wales to join our team and be part of our journey! Apply by 29 Jan online (http://platfform.org - search 'Current Opportunities') or email peopleteam@platfform.org for a detailed job spec.
January 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Young Person’s Senior Participation Lead for Wales to join our team and be part of our journey! Apply by 29 Jan online (http://platfform.org - search 'Current Opportunities') or email peopleteam@platfform.org for a detailed job spec.
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Just a few of the striking written and visual expressions of humanity, pain and hope at the Crisis #HomeKeytoHope art exhibition focusing on homelessness.
Exhibition is at the Senedd, Cardiff Bay, until 13/02.
Pyrography by D'Captured.
Exhibition is at the Senedd, Cardiff Bay, until 13/02.
Pyrography by D'Captured.
January 8, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Just a few of the striking written and visual expressions of humanity, pain and hope at the Crisis #HomeKeytoHope art exhibition focusing on homelessness.
Exhibition is at the Senedd, Cardiff Bay, until 13/02.
Pyrography by D'Captured.
Exhibition is at the Senedd, Cardiff Bay, until 13/02.
Pyrography by D'Captured.
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We’re relieved to see Housing Support Grant lifted in Welsh Gov’s 25-26 draft budget. But it’s unclear how much of the new NHS funding goes to mental health, and social housing funding falls far short. Services will also feel the strain of NI rises.
platfform.org/policy-and-i...
platfform.org/policy-and-i...
Moments of light and a gathering storm: response to Welsh Government's 2025-26 draft budget - Platfform
For mental health & social change
platfform.org
December 12, 2024 at 9:45 AM
We’re relieved to see Housing Support Grant lifted in Welsh Gov’s 25-26 draft budget. But it’s unclear how much of the new NHS funding goes to mental health, and social housing funding falls far short. Services will also feel the strain of NI rises.
platfform.org/policy-and-i...
platfform.org/policy-and-i...
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We're grateful to @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social and others for raising this in the Senedd.
We call on Welsh Gov. to lobby UK Gov to extend local government exemptions to cover third sector, or to otherwise guarantee an uplift in the upcoming budget.
We call on Welsh Gov. to lobby UK Gov to extend local government exemptions to cover third sector, or to otherwise guarantee an uplift in the upcoming budget.
November 22, 2024 at 9:45 AM
We're grateful to @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social and others for raising this in the Senedd.
We call on Welsh Gov. to lobby UK Gov to extend local government exemptions to cover third sector, or to otherwise guarantee an uplift in the upcoming budget.
We call on Welsh Gov. to lobby UK Gov to extend local government exemptions to cover third sector, or to otherwise guarantee an uplift in the upcoming budget.
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Many charities are commissioned through public sector funds. Without exemptions against NI rise, additional cost to charities will come from the public purse.
Supporting charities keeps doors open when people need safety, helps build resilient communities and reduces public spend.
Supporting charities keeps doors open when people need safety, helps build resilient communities and reduces public spend.
November 22, 2024 at 9:45 AM
Many charities are commissioned through public sector funds. Without exemptions against NI rise, additional cost to charities will come from the public purse.
Supporting charities keeps doors open when people need safety, helps build resilient communities and reduces public spend.
Supporting charities keeps doors open when people need safety, helps build resilient communities and reduces public spend.
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A National Insurance rise risks charities facing insurmountable costs. For us it would mean an extra £250k a year; difficult to afford as we work to continue supporting 13k people facing tough times.
The preventative work of charities saves money.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgl4zn0pkzwo
The preventative work of charities saves money.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgl4zn0pkzwo
Charities sign petition to government over National Insurance
Charities lobby the government to be exempt from National Insurance changes announced in the budget.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 22, 2024 at 9:45 AM
A National Insurance rise risks charities facing insurmountable costs. For us it would mean an extra £250k a year; difficult to afford as we work to continue supporting 13k people facing tough times.
The preventative work of charities saves money.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgl4zn0pkzwo
The preventative work of charities saves money.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgl4zn0pkzwo
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"Compasionate leadership is about every decision we make, and the effects of those decisions on the people we support and work alongside. In the current climate, continuing to be compassionate can be an act of protest."
@ewanhilton.bsky.social at @chcymru.bsky.social annual conference today.
@ewanhilton.bsky.social at @chcymru.bsky.social annual conference today.
November 20, 2024 at 2:25 PM
"Compasionate leadership is about every decision we make, and the effects of those decisions on the people we support and work alongside. In the current climate, continuing to be compassionate can be an act of protest."
@ewanhilton.bsky.social at @chcymru.bsky.social annual conference today.
@ewanhilton.bsky.social at @chcymru.bsky.social annual conference today.
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Great day today - personal highlight though (sorry to myself and others!) was @danielhewittitv.bsky.social exploring his work covering housing. One thing in particular stuck with me: journalism has many health, science, political, sports (etc) correspondents. But very few housing correspondents. 🤔
Great day one at the @chcymru.bsky.social Annual Conference, talking about importance of the right conditions in housing, and compassionate leadership. We'll be sharing more from our journey of learning tomorrow.
@obtownsend.bsky.social @petedjohnson.bsky.social
@obtownsend.bsky.social @petedjohnson.bsky.social
November 19, 2024 at 3:58 PM
Great day today - personal highlight though (sorry to myself and others!) was @danielhewittitv.bsky.social exploring his work covering housing. One thing in particular stuck with me: journalism has many health, science, political, sports (etc) correspondents. But very few housing correspondents. 🤔
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“I felt less alone and ashamed.”
We’re delighted to launch Seibiant Sanctuary today, alongside Cardiff and Value UHB.
It's Cardiff and the Vale's first community-based alternative to A&E when someone’s facing a mental health crisis.
platfform.org/news/cardiff...
We’re delighted to launch Seibiant Sanctuary today, alongside Cardiff and Value UHB.
It's Cardiff and the Vale's first community-based alternative to A&E when someone’s facing a mental health crisis.
platfform.org/news/cardiff...
Launching the Seibiant sanctuary: a place for safety, support and compassion
The Seibiant Sanctuary is Cardiff and the Vale’s first non-clinical, community-based and trauma informed alternative to A&E.
platfform.org
November 15, 2024 at 3:53 PM
“I felt less alone and ashamed.”
We’re delighted to launch Seibiant Sanctuary today, alongside Cardiff and Value UHB.
It's Cardiff and the Vale's first community-based alternative to A&E when someone’s facing a mental health crisis.
platfform.org/news/cardiff...
We’re delighted to launch Seibiant Sanctuary today, alongside Cardiff and Value UHB.
It's Cardiff and the Vale's first community-based alternative to A&E when someone’s facing a mental health crisis.
platfform.org/news/cardiff...
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There's strong link between poverty and higher likelihood of difficulties with physical and mental health. Poverty is one of the major social determinants of mental health - the wider societal factors that impact our wellbeing.
We've written about it in our manifesto: platfform.org/system-chang...
We've written about it in our manifesto: platfform.org/system-chang...
By 2022-23, people in low-to-middle income families are more than five times more likely than people in higher-income families to be out of work due to ill health.
The gap between higher and lower income families has widened since the pandemic.
The gap between higher and lower income families has widened since the pandemic.
November 15, 2024 at 6:01 PM
There's strong link between poverty and higher likelihood of difficulties with physical and mental health. Poverty is one of the major social determinants of mental health - the wider societal factors that impact our wellbeing.
We've written about it in our manifesto: platfform.org/system-chang...
We've written about it in our manifesto: platfform.org/system-chang...
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Difficulties with mental health can also trap people in cycles of unemployment, where opportunities are taken but wellbeing is not then supported.
Julie, one of our most experienced service leaders, shared stories of frustration and hope with us earlier in the year: platfform.org/blog/mental-...
Julie, one of our most experienced service leaders, shared stories of frustration and hope with us earlier in the year: platfform.org/blog/mental-...
The myth of the work-shy: why ‘just get on with it’ makes things worse.
Amid the headlines and politics, what’s the truth behind mental health and unemployment?
platfform.org
November 15, 2024 at 6:15 PM
Difficulties with mental health can also trap people in cycles of unemployment, where opportunities are taken but wellbeing is not then supported.
Julie, one of our most experienced service leaders, shared stories of frustration and hope with us earlier in the year: platfform.org/blog/mental-...
Julie, one of our most experienced service leaders, shared stories of frustration and hope with us earlier in the year: platfform.org/blog/mental-...
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At the moment, the world can feel very divided, and like it’s easy to see the lines that we may stand either side of.
But if we’re curious about what’s beyond badges we wear and the labels we give, we may find more to connect with.
Look for the helpers.
platfform.org/news/look-fo...
But if we’re curious about what’s beyond badges we wear and the labels we give, we may find more to connect with.
Look for the helpers.
platfform.org/news/look-fo...
Look for the helpers: connections across the political divide
Find the people who are striving to unite communities, or who are willing to reach out to help a neighbour in need. Let them guide your trust in human goodness.
platfform.org
November 15, 2024 at 3:51 PM
At the moment, the world can feel very divided, and like it’s easy to see the lines that we may stand either side of.
But if we’re curious about what’s beyond badges we wear and the labels we give, we may find more to connect with.
Look for the helpers.
platfform.org/news/look-fo...
But if we’re curious about what’s beyond badges we wear and the labels we give, we may find more to connect with.
Look for the helpers.
platfform.org/news/look-fo...