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Here you can find the most up to date news articles that we have put together.

Help Us to Influence the Future Delivery of Mental Health Tribunals in Wales

16/01/2026

Help Us to Influence the Future Delivery of Mental Health Tribunals in Wales

We have been keeping a close eye on the emergency law passing through the Senedd this week, and are pleased…

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Welsh Government Publishes Draft of Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales (Membership) Bill

09/01/2026

Welsh Government Publishes Draft of Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales (Membership) Bill

The emergency law being brought before the Senedd next week underscores the urgent need to strengthen the Mental Health Review Tribunal…

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Addiction Awareness Week: ‘Addiction left me with a lasting imprint of stigma’

26/11/2025

Addiction Awareness Week: ‘Addiction left me with a lasting imprint of stigma’

As part of Addiction Awareness Week, Adferiad’s Only Human Campaign is advocating for a kinder and more compassionate Wales, changing…

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Adferiad secures additional Amser funding ahead of Carers Rights Day -“I’d be lost without Adferiad”

20/11/2025

Adferiad secures additional Amser funding ahead of Carers Rights Day -“I’d be lost without Adferiad”

As part of Carers Rights Day, Adferiad is highlighting the voices of lived experience through stories from our members.  Jayne Coldrick first sought support from Adferiad in 2022 after experiencing difficulties managing her well-being…

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Adferiad Launches Towards a Fairer Future: Priorities for the Next Welsh Government

14/11/2025

Adferiad Launches Towards a Fairer Future: Priorities for the Next Welsh Government

Today, we are excited to publish Adferiad’s ‘Towards a Fairer Future: Priorities for the Next Welsh Government’ – a set…

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Adferiad Mental Health staff member set to compete at Ironman World Championships

04/11/2025

Adferiad Mental Health staff member set to compete at Ironman World Championships

At 67-years of age, Barbara Cook is set to become one of the oldest Welsh female competitors in the famous triathlon event.  Adferiad’s Recovery Practitioner is no…

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Adferiad raises concerns over rise of synthetic substances

29/10/2025

Adferiad raises concerns over rise of synthetic substances

A recent report from Public Health Wales has raised growing safety concerns surrounding the rise of synthetic substances being found…

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Adferiad welcomes Queen of Congo to celebrate Black History Month

22/10/2025

Adferiad welcomes Queen of Congo to celebrate Black History Month

As part of Black History Month celebrations, Adferiad is highlighting the near-forgotten story of the African Training Institute in Colwyn…

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World Mental Health Day Launches 2024–2025 Annual Impact Report at Brackla House, Bridgend

13/10/2025

World Mental Health Day Launches 2024–2025 Annual Impact Report at Brackla House, Bridgend

To coincide with World Mental Health Day, Adferiad has launched its 2024–2025 Annual Impact Report, showcasing some of our most…

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Ty Harrington praised as “vital service” by Local Mayor

08/10/2025

Ty Harrington praised as “vital service” by Local Mayor

Ty Harrington has received praise from Rhondda Cynon Taf Mayor, Sheryl Evans, on its open day, describing the Mental Health…

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Launch of the Brain and Genomics Hub

02/10/2025

Launch of the Brain and Genomics Hub

On Tuesday, we were proud to attend the official launch of the Brain and Genomics Hub, where Adferiad and Bipolar…

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17/09/2025

Adferiad Announces Details of Public Meeting

A public meeting will take place for residents concerned about plans to transform Llandudno’s Blind Veterans Centre into a hospital…

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