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	<title>Cymdeithas Gwasanaethau Gwirfoddol Sir Gâr - Carmarthenshire Association of Voluntary Services &#187; Mental health</title>
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		<title>WWAMH Mental Health Development Worker 19/10/11</title>
		<link>http://www.cavs.org.uk/wwamh-mental-health-development-worker-sept2011/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cavs.org.uk/wwamh-mental-health-development-worker-sept2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:18:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clare</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Jobs]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The successful applicant will work with the WWAMH Team to help support and develop mental health projects across Carmarthenshire.]]></description>
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		<title>Taking the Wheel 08/06/11</title>
		<link>http://www.cavs.org.uk/hafal-taking-the-wheel-june2011/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cavs.org.uk/hafal-taking-the-wheel-june2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:53:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clare</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mental health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[“Taking the Wheel” is a service-user led campaign which will empower mental health service users to take more control of their lives and the services they receive. ]]></description>
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		<title>Consultation: Personal Independence Payment 01/08/11</title>
		<link>http://www.cavs.org.uk/consultation-personal-independence-payment-2011/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cavs.org.uk/consultation-personal-independence-payment-2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 13:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clare</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Please see link below regarding the consultation on draft assessment criteria for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) which the coalition government are introducing to replace DLA – despite the strong opposition to this expressed in the DLA consultation earlier this year. The consultation website is: http://ow.ly/52F5O There you will find a series of briefing notes [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mental Health Matters &#8211; Looking Towards the Future Conference &#8211; 09/05/11</title>
		<link>http://www.cavs.org.uk/mental-health-conference-may2011/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cavs.org.uk/mental-health-conference-may2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:14:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lphillips</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diary]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local groups]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental health]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Bipolar Education Programme Cymru, MDF The Bipolar Organisation and the Mental Health Foundation]]></description>
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		<title>Mentoring &amp; befriending funding survey</title>
		<link>http://www.cavs.org.uk/mentoring-befriending-survey-2011/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cavs.org.uk/mentoring-befriending-survey-2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:52:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lphillips</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mental health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Mentoring and Befriending Foundation is running the ‘2011 UK funding survey for mentoring and befriending projects’.]]></description>
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		<title>Consultation on Draft Regulations under the Mental Health (Wales) Measure</title>
		<link>http://www.cavs.org.uk/consultation-mhw-measure-2011/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cavs.org.uk/consultation-mhw-measure-2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:05:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lphillips</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Consultations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Welsh Assembly Government began a twelve week consultation exercise on three sets of Regulations associated with the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.]]></description>
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		<title>Introduction to Learning Disability and Mental Illness &#8211; 04/03/11</title>
		<link>http://www.cavs.org.uk/learning-disability-mental-illness-training/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cavs.org.uk/learning-disability-mental-illness-training/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:03:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lphillips</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Learning disabilities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local groups]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Training and Learning]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Introduction to Learning Disability and Mental Illness - 04/03/11]]></description>
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		<title>Youth Mental Health First Aid March-July 2011</title>
		<link>http://www.cavs.org.uk/youth-mental-health-first-aid-2011/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cavs.org.uk/youth-mental-health-first-aid-2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 09:47:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lphillips</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mental health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It allows individuals to gain awareness and new skills, and helps organisations to improve mental health in the workplace. The course is for anyone aged working with young people aged 12-21 and for anyone over the age of 16 themselves.]]></description>
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		<title>Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010 &#8211; Implementation Guidance</title>
		<link>http://www.cavs.org.uk/mental-health-wales-measure-guidance/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cavs.org.uk/mental-health-wales-measure-guidance/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 16:53:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lphillips</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mental health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cavs.org.uk/?p=10435</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This implementation paper has been developed by the Welsh Assembly Government, providing guidance to statutory, independent and voluntary organisations.
]]></description>
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		<title>Awaydays &#8211; Days Away from the Routine</title>
		<link>http://www.cavs.org.uk/awaydays-days-2011/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cavs.org.uk/awaydays-days-2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 16:49:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lphillips</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Local groups]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental health]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Are you feeling alone or isolated? Then come along to join us for a friendly chat; cup of tea; coffee &#38; biscuits!]]></description>
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		<title>Mental Health Measure Training &#8211; 25/03/11</title>
		<link>http://www.cavs.org.uk/mental-health-training-march2011/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cavs.org.uk/mental-health-training-march2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:28:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lphillips</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Local groups]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental health]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cavs.org.uk/?p=10364</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[To develop a greater understanding of the implications of the Mental Health Measure.]]></description>
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		<title>Free Self-Management Training for Diagnosed Bipolar Disorder – 25th-27th Feb</title>
		<link>http://www.cavs.org.uk/mdf-bipolar-management-feb11/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cavs.org.uk/mdf-bipolar-management-feb11/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2011 10:16:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lphillips</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Mental health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Training and Learning]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cavs.org.uk/?p=10153</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Self-management training is designed to give participants a thorough and comprehensive understanding of bipolar disorder and also the concepts, tools and techniques involved in learning to effectively self-manage extreme mood swings.]]></description>
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		<title>Ceredigion Mental Health Development Worker &#8211; 18/02/11</title>
		<link>http://www.cavs.org.uk/wwamh-development-worker-feb2011/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cavs.org.uk/wwamh-development-worker-feb2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:07:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lphillips</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Jobs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental health]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cavs.org.uk/?p=10100</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[WWAMH is looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Development Worker.]]></description>
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		<title>ACGC Mental Health Program for 2011</title>
		<link>http://www.cavs.org.uk/acgc-mental-health-program-2011/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cavs.org.uk/acgc-mental-health-program-2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2010 11:34:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lphillips</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Local groups]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental health]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cavs.org.uk/?p=9455</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Arts Care Gofal Celf activities are taking place at Carmarthen Bowling club, St Peters car Park on Tuesdays between 1.30 and 3.30pm for adults with mental health problems. All workshops are FREE.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.cavs.org.uk/acgc-mental-health-program-2011/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
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		<title>Black and Minority Ethnic Mental Health Issues Event &#8211; 02/02/11</title>
		<link>http://www.cavs.org.uk/awetu-mental-health-events-2011/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cavs.org.uk/awetu-mental-health-events-2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2010 11:18:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lphillips</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mental health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cavs.org.uk/?p=9437</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Awetu are raiding awareness of Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) mental health issues in Wales through a series of seven events across the seven health boards.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.cavs.org.uk/awetu-mental-health-events-2011/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
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		<title>Health Minister welcomes Royal Approval for Mental Health legislation</title>
		<link>http://www.cavs.org.uk/royal-approval-mental-health-legislation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cavs.org.uk/royal-approval-mental-health-legislation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2010 11:04:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clare</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mental health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cavs.org.uk/?p=9425</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Health Minister Edwina Hart has welcomed Royal Approval of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure by HM The Queen through Privy Council. This was the final stage of the Measure’s journey to becoming law.]]></description>
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		<title>Youth Mental Health First Aid Course 2011</title>
		<link>http://www.cavs.org.uk/youth-mental-health-first-aid-course-2011/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cavs.org.uk/youth-mental-health-first-aid-course-2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 09:53:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clare</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Local groups]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Training and Learning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Young People]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cavs.org.uk/?p=9420</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This 2 day course is particularly relevant for staff working or living with young people, staff in the statutory and voluntary sectors, people working in a pastoral role, and the general public. Do please circulate to interested colleagues.]]></description>
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		<title>Mental Wellbeing Care System Event &#8211; 03/02/11</title>
		<link>http://www.cavs.org.uk/nliah-care-system-event-feb11/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cavs.org.uk/nliah-care-system-event-feb11/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 11:50:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lphillips</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mental health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cavs.org.uk/?p=8947</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In times of economic recession communities and individuals become more vulnerable to mental health problems such as stress and anxiety. How can we improve access to psychological therapies in Wales to help individuals and communities develop the skills and resilience to survive and to thrive?]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
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		<title>Mind Cymru Launches Report November 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.cavs.org.uk/mind-cymru-report-nov10/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cavs.org.uk/mind-cymru-report-nov10/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 15:07:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lphillips</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mental health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cavs.org.uk/?p=8849</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The findings of a consultation released today reveal for the first time the attitudes of young people in Wales towards suicide, including who they would most likely turn to if they or a friend had thoughts of taking their own lives.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.cavs.org.uk/mind-cymru-report-nov10/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
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		<title>Two Day Workshop on Mental Health Self Management 29-30/11/10</title>
		<link>http://www.cavs.org.uk/mhf-self-management-workshop-nov10/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cavs.org.uk/mhf-self-management-workshop-nov10/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2010 15:49:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lphillips</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mental health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cavs.org.uk/?p=8612</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Mental Health Foundation are holding another self management 2 day workshop course in Cardiff on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th November 2010 at the WCVA Offices in Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff.]]></description>
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		<title>Arts Care Gofal Celf Mental Health Activities Programme Nov-Dec 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.cavs.org.uk/arts-care-programme-nov2010/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cavs.org.uk/arts-care-programme-nov2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 11:57:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clare</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Local groups]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental health]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cavs.org.uk/?p=8014</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Arts Care Gofal Celf activities are taking place at The outdoor bowling club, St Peters Car Park, Carmarthen on Tuesdays between 1.30 and 3.30pm for adults with mental health problems. All workshops are FREE.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.cavs.org.uk/arts-care-programme-nov2010/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
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		<title>Rhwydwaith Choices November Event 11/11/10</title>
		<link>http://www.cavs.org.uk/rhwydwaith-choices-nov2010/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cavs.org.uk/rhwydwaith-choices-nov2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:38:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clare</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cavs.org.uk/?p=7943</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Rhwydwaith is inviting you to a Choices event: Thursday 11th November 2010, 11am - 2 pm at The Mind Centre, Carmarthen]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.cavs.org.uk/rhwydwaith-choices-nov2010/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
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		<title>Carmarthenshire Alzheimer&#8217;s Society 2010 Memory Walk 26/09/10</title>
		<link>http://www.cavs.org.uk/carmarthenshire-alzheimers-memory-walk-2010/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cavs.org.uk/carmarthenshire-alzheimers-memory-walk-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:20:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clare</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cavs.org.uk/?p=7657</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sunday 26th September, 11 am, at the Millennium Coastal Park, Llanelli]]></description>
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		<title>Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training 30 Sept-01 Oct 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.cavs.org.uk/applied-suicide-intervention-skills-training-sept2010/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cavs.org.uk/applied-suicide-intervention-skills-training-sept2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:21:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clare</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mental health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Training and Learning]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training is a 2 day workshop that offers intensive training for front-line workers and community members.]]></description>
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		<title>Turning Point Cymru &#8211; Support Worker 29/08/10</title>
		<link>http://www.cavs.org.uk/turning-point-support-worker-sept2010/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cavs.org.uk/turning-point-support-worker-sept2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:09:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clare</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Jobs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental health]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Support Worker, Carmarthenshire, 37 hours, £12,600-£16,800]]></description>
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		<title>First Minister&#8217;s vision for mental health services in Wales</title>
		<link>http://www.cavs.org.uk/first-ministers-vision-mental-health-wales-aug10/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cavs.org.uk/first-ministers-vision-mental-health-wales-aug10/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:20:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clare</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mental health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[In an exclusive interview in the new edition of the Mental Health Wales Journal Mr Jones speaks on a wide-range of mental health matters including: his personal and professional experience of mental health; the Proposed Mental Health (Wales) Measure; choice for service users; forthcoming spending cuts; the National Service Framework; and his working relationship with Health and Social Services Minister Edwina Hart AM.]]></description>
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		<title>Training: Working Safely with Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Sept/Oct</title>
		<link>http://www.cavs.org.uk/training-childhood-sexual-abuse-autumn-2010/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cavs.org.uk/training-childhood-sexual-abuse-autumn-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:21:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clare</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diary]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local groups]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental health]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Working Safely with Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse ~ A 2 day training course, Wednesday 29th September and 6th October 2010]]></description>
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		<title>Putting child sexual abuse prevention on the political agenda in Wales</title>
		<link>http://www.cavs.org.uk/child-sexual-abuse-prevention-wales/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cavs.org.uk/child-sexual-abuse-prevention-wales/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:56:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clare</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mental health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Young People]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This week marks the launch of the Commit to Prevent! campaign from Stop it Now! Wales.]]></description>
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		<title>Department for Work and Pensions: Benefits Literature Review</title>
		<link>http://www.cavs.org.uk/benefits-literature-review-july10/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cavs.org.uk/benefits-literature-review-july10/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:04:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clare</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Learning disabilities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This report contains the findings of a review of the literature on the needs, preferences and experiences of people with mental health conditions and/or learning disabilities when accessing benefits, specifically Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Attendance Allowance (AA).
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		<title>[lang_en][/lang_en][lang_cy][/lang_cy]All Wales Eating Disorders Special Interest Group 17/05/10</title>
		<link>http://www.cavs.org.uk/eating-disorders-conference-may10/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cavs.org.uk/eating-disorders-conference-may10/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 10:08:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clare</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mental health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[[lang_en][/lang_en][lang_cy][/lang_cy] There will be an all Wales eating disorder conference held and the Member's Chambers County Hall in Llandrindod Wells on the 17th of may 2010.
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		<title>[lang_en][/lang_en][lang_cy][/lang_cy]Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.cavs.org.uk/mental-health-wales-measure-2010/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cavs.org.uk/mental-health-wales-measure-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:39:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clare</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mental health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[[lang_en][/lang_en][lang_cy][/lang_cy]The Minister for Health and Social Services, Edwina Hart has, issued a Written Statement: Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.]]></description>
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		<title>WWAMH Mental Health Training 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.cavs.org.uk/mental-health-training-2010/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cavs.org.uk/mental-health-training-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:06:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clare</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Local groups]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental health]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Mental Health First Aid is a Welsh Assembly Government recognised 12 hour training course that improves mental health literacy and helps people to recognise the signs and symptoms of someone with mental health problems. It also helps people to respond to various mental health crises, engage with, support and signpost people to appropriate help.]]></description>
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		<title>Rhwydwaith Information Lunch 4/02/10</title>
		<link>http://www.cavs.org.uk/rhwydwaith-information-lunch/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cavs.org.uk/rhwydwaith-information-lunch/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:54:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clare</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diary]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local groups]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental health]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[An opportunity to meet other people with experience of mental health problems, and to say how you would like to be involved in the planning of current and new mental health services.]]></description>
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		<title>Independent Commission on Social Services &#8211; Call for evidence 26/2/10</title>
		<link>http://www.cavs.org.uk/social-services-call-for-evidence/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cavs.org.uk/social-services-call-for-evidence/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:39:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clare</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Carers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chronic conditions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health and Wellbeing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Older people]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Physical disabilities]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This is an opportunity for all parties likely to be affected by the Commission's recommendations including carers and those currently using social services to give their views in a Call for Evidence process. The deadline for receipt of submissions is 26th February 2010.]]></description>
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		<title>Rowan Organisation opens its doors to Welsh speakers</title>
		<link>http://www.cavs.org.uk/rowan-organisation-welsh-speakers/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cavs.org.uk/rowan-organisation-welsh-speakers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clare</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Carers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chronic conditions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Learning disabilities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local groups]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Older people]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Physical disabilities]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cavs.org.uk/?p=3008</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This is the first office in Wales for the organisation and will provide bilingual services to people who receive Direct Payments.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.cavs.org.uk/rowan-organisation-welsh-speakers/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
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		<title>Relate Cymru Christmas Craft Fayre 4/12/09</title>
		<link>http://www.cavs.org.uk/relate-cymru-christmas-fayre/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cavs.org.uk/relate-cymru-christmas-fayre/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:25:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clare</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Local groups]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental health]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Relate Cymru is holding a Christmas Craft Fayre and launching their new Re-MOT-ivate campaign at Ty Carwyn, 3 St Peter's Street, Carmarthen SA31 1LN.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.cavs.org.uk/relate-cymru-christmas-fayre/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
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		<title>The National Action Plan to Reduce Suicide and Self Harm in Wales 2009-2014</title>
		<link>http://www.cavs.org.uk/national-action-plan-reduce-suicide/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cavs.org.uk/national-action-plan-reduce-suicide/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:12:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clare</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mental health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The plan builds on work already happening to tackle poverty, homelessness and inequality. It looks at ways to help people feel part of their community.]]></description>
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		<title>Review of Mental Health Advocacy Services 2/11/09</title>
		<link>http://www.cavs.org.uk/mental-health-advocacy-services/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cavs.org.uk/mental-health-advocacy-services/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:42:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clare</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Consultations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health and Wellbeing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local groups]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental health]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A Carmarthenshire workshop will be held on 2/11/09 at the Carmarthen Mind Centre.]]></description>
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		<title>Amman Valley Dementia Carers Seminar 27/10/09</title>
		<link>http://www.cavs.org.uk/dementia-seminar-27october/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cavs.org.uk/dementia-seminar-27october/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:17:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clare</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Carers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health and Wellbeing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local groups]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Older people]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Amman Valley Dementia Carers Support Group is holding a seminar on dementia on 27th October 2009, at the Amman Centre, Margaret Street, Ammanford.]]></description>
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		<title>World Mental Health Day 8/10/09</title>
		<link>http://www.cavs.org.uk/world-mental-health-day/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cavs.org.uk/world-mental-health-day/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:08:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clare</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health and Wellbeing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local groups]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental health]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Book launch of "No Footsteps without prints", written by group of writers, poets and artists, all of whom have at some time been users of mental health services. Venue: Thomas Arms, Llanelli]]></description>
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		<title>Dementia Action Plan Consultation 3/9/09</title>
		<link>http://www.cavs.org.uk/dementia-action-plan-consultation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cavs.org.uk/dementia-action-plan-consultation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:14:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clare</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Health and Wellbeing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Older people]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Welsh Assembly Government is holding a workshop on the Dementia Action Plan, during the consultation period, at the Media Resources Centre, Llandrindod Wells, Powys]]></description>
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