News
Here you can find the most up to date news articles that we have put together.
20/02/2026
The Sentencing Act 2026 is Missing Something Very Important – Rehab
Adferiad believes there’s a lot to welcome in the Sentencing Act 2026, such as the emphasis on approved accommodation and…
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18/02/2026
“Appropriate Adults are the ‘safety valve’ to ensure individuals arrested have their rights protected”
Neil Hussey has been an Appropriate Adult with Adferiad for nearly 15 years – a role that has seen him support thousands of vulnerable individuals across South Wales and Gwent, 24 hours a…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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