8 organisation attended the drop In and 6 citizens were seen
Organisations Attended:
- Llandysul Community Police
- Mind Carmarthen
- Delta Wellbeing
- Carer’s Trust
- Mencap
- Threshold Das
- Y Ardd
- Nacro Connecting Carmarthenshire
What did you like most about the event?
Always a good opportunity to network – Y Ardd
I enjoyed the other groups and staff very friendly and helpful. Nice Tea and sandwiches – Mencap Cymru
Networking and meeting members of the public – Carer’s Trust
I liked that it was a smaller venue, more close nit and networking was easy – Mind Carmarthen
Excellent Networking Session – Delta Wellbeing
Networking – Threshold Das
Excellent opportunity to net work and meet different agencies and find out which services are available in the local community – Llandysul Community Police.
Was there anything we could have done better?
No – Mencap Cymru
No – Carer’s Trust
Parking – Mind Carmarthen
No – Delta Wellbeing
Bigger Room – Threshold Das
Premises was a little on the small side but adequate for the number of attendees today any larger numbers would have been uncomfortable – suggestion would be to utilise the village Hall in Pencader – Llandysul Community Police
What were the main issues citizens wanted to talk about?
Helping other people – Y Ardd
Support with under 18s with LD – Mencap Cymru
Not knowing anything about our service – Carer’s Trust
It was mainly raising awareness of what our service offer, and other services. Changing the perspective on services – Mind Carmarthen-
Sharing Information / Remote living – Delta Wellbeing
Free course and domestic abuse support – Threshold Das
Community concerns around speeding discussed, Warm Space service, Fraud, Vulnerability and loneliness and domestic abuse – Llandysul Community Police
Wellbeing and preventative services in the locality – Nacro Connecting Carmarthenshire
Can you give an example of how you helped a citizen on the day?
Offered the opportunity to volunteer at Y Ardd Community Garden – Y Ardd
I signposted one to Nacro Housing and another to Mencap Helpline – Mencap Cymru
Given a mum of children with additional learning needs information about short breaks – Carer’s Trust
Give badges, handed out leaflets and mentioned 11-18yrs support and active monitoring – Mind Carmarthen
Discussion on courses – Threshold Das
The information promoted today was based around providing information and advice on domestic violence and abuse. Spoke to one attendee with concerns for a friend. Information and posters advising on reporting and Ask Angela campaign provided – Llandysul Community Police.
Self-referral received from a citizen who is homeless – Nacro Connecting Carmarthenshire
In North West Carmarthenshire Hubs – where would you like to see a drop-in service established?
Llandovery, Llanybydder, Llandeilo – Mencap Cymru
Newcastle Emlyn – Carer’s Trust
Newcastle Emlyn, Llandovery, Llandysul, St Clears, Whitland, Taverspite, Llandeilo – Mind Carmarthen
Newcastle Emlyn (off patch for myself though!) – Llandysul Community Police.
Robert Ramsaha-Southall
Community Research Engagement Officer
Nacro Cymru