Word From The Third

Hearing from Lisa Rees about Bowel Cancer UK and some of the work they do in Wales as well as the signs to look out for.

On this edition we're joined by Tom Grace – Mental Capacity Act Strategic Lead Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and Sarah Livingstone from the Gwent Regional Partnership Team.

They're talking about the changes that are coming to a very important piece of legislation called the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019. This legislation introduces a new legal framework that ensures people who lack capacity to consent to their care or treatment arrangements, are protected and their human rights upheld. As we wait for the UK Government to publish a new statutory code, Tom and Sarah answer a few questions to help us to understand what change is coming to help citizens and professionals prepare for the public consultation and have an informed say.

If anyone has any questions or wishes to discuss the change in detail as part of a community or group or professional team, you can contact Sarah or Tom as follows:

Tom Grace - [email protected]
Sarah Livingstone - [email protected]

On this edition we hear from Carole Jacob from Friends of the Earth Torfaen about the work they undertake within the borough and how helping the planet isn't such a hard ask.

On this edition hearing from about the Welsh Youth Parliament and how to get involved.

Elin Leyshon is an Education Officer at the Welsh Parliament or the Senedd. We last heard from Elin and her colleague Lowri during the Election and Votes@16 campaign and Elin’s here to give us an update as to what’s going on at the Senedd and how you can get involved.

On this edition we hear more about Age Cymru's Hope Project and also talk with one of their volunteers.

On this edition we hear from David from Papyrus. They provide confidential support and advice to young people struggling with thoughts of suicide, and anyone worried about a young person through their helpline, HOPELINEUK.

On this special festive edition of the Word From The Third podcast, you'll be hearing from some of the organisations and individuals from across Torfaen with some very special seasonal greetings.

On this edition we hear from Lynne from Costar who in 2021 celebrate 21 Years of supporting the local community and more about the work they do.

On this edition of the Word From The Third podcast, we talk with Sue Malsom from The Really Amazing Charity (TRAC2) about their work and the last 18 months.

You can contact them at

www.trac2.org.uk
Address: Shop 2, Church Ave, Trevethin, Pontypool NP4 8DH
Phone: 01495 764078

On this edition of the Word From The Third podcast, we hear about Carers Trust SEW.

Carer Friendly website: www.carerfriendly.co.uk