Health Board admits breaching health and safety law

Powys Local Health Board (LHB) has pleaded guilty to breaching health and safety law in relation to the death of Sylvan Money, a 26-year-old artist who committed suicide at Bronllys hospital near Brecon in 2004.

Are you getting the support you need?

The Wales Audit Office is asking people (aged between 18 -64) who have received mental health services from the NHS or Social Services during the last year to take part in a survey.

Hafal campaigns at the National Eisteddfod

Visitors to Hafal’s stand at the Eisteddfod this week have been briefed on the state of mental health services in Wales in a fun and informative way courtesy of the famous fairytale figure of Cinderella who has been on hand, complete with carriage, to greet attendees.

Report published on homicide by people with a mental illness

A report by the National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Homicide by People with Mental Illness (NCISH) has suggested that the number of homicides by people with a mental illness in England and Wales not in care has increased between 1997 and 2005…

Exhibition to focus on recovery

Plans have been announced for a free mental health exhibition which will seek solutions to “overcoming the social, financial and systemic barriers that prevent people moving on with their lives and achieving recovery”.

Ospreys attend National Physical Health Awareness Day

Ospreys players attended Hafal’s National Physical Health Awareness Day in Neath yesterday (9th July) to take part in the tug-of-war and award winners with medals. Clients from across Wales got the opportunity to take part in a number of sports including welly wanging, horse racing, Tai Chi, football, volleyball and boules.

Breakthrough in the understanding of schizophrenia

The biggest study into the genetics of schizophrenia has revealed a hitherto unknown similarity between schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, a discovery which could lead to new treatments for both illnesses.