Networks & Forums
NEW Pembrokeshire Carers Voice Forum
Pembrokeshire’s 50+ Forum is looking for new members
Are you over 50 and living in Pembrokeshire?
Would you like to help shape a brighter future?
For more information or to apply to 50+ Forum
please contact – 07708 678789
Or email – pembrokeshire50plusforum@gmail.com
Third Sector Health & Wellbeing Networks
The Third Sector Health & Wellbeing team at PAVS facilitates 8 Health & Wellbeing Networks and Forum for Pembrokeshire through a variety of approaches including regular face to face or online meetings, information bulletins and e-mail updates to specific mailing lists.
A full list of networks is below, including a contact for enquiries.
Please click on the forum name in the table to find out more information:
Pembrokeshire Older People’s Network
Established in August 2020, the Pembrokeshire Older People’s Network is a network of people with an interest in services for older people in Pembrokeshire. The network exists to represent member interests and to provide a way to share knowledge and information with all older people in Pembrokeshire, and to make an effective contribution to the planning of health and social care services for older people in Pembrokeshire, the development and delivery of the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales Strategy 2019-22, and the implementation of this within Pembrokeshire.
The Network is well attended by many organisations in Pembrokeshire, plus members of the Pembrokeshire 50+ forum and a representative from the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales’s office.
Facilitated by PAVS, if you would like to join the Network contact Sophie Buckley sophie.buckley@pavs.org.uk
Pembrokeshire Carer’s Provider Forum
Established in September 2020, an independent Forum of organisations providing, or wishing to provide, services to unpaid Carers of all ages in Pembrokeshire. The Forum exists to bring members together to make an effective contribution to the planning and delivery of services for unpaid Carers of all ages in Pembrokeshire.
This Forum feeds into, and receives information from:
The forum is well attended, with representation from Pembrokeshire based organisations supporting Carers including PCISS, carers groups, the Health Board Investors in Carers lead, carers, plus national organisations the All Wales Forum for Parent Carers and Carers Wales.
Facilitated by PAVS, if you would like to join the Network contact Sophie Buckley sophie.buckley@pavs.org.uk
Pembrokeshire Day Opportunities Provider Forum
Re-established in August 2020, membership consists of providers of day services, staff from Pembrokeshire County Council Commissioning team and training, Health Board representatives and user representatives.
Purpose of Forum
Facilitated by PAVS, if you would like to join the Network contact Sophie Buckley sophie.buckley@pavs.org.uk
Pembrokeshire Bereavement Forum
The Pembrokeshire Bereavement Forum is a multi-agency group of people who have an interest in the provision of bereavement services for people of all ages in Pembrokeshire.
The Forum exists to bring members together to make an effective contribution to the planning and delivery of bereavement services for people of all ages in Pembrokeshire.
Facilitated by PAVS, if you would like to join the Network contact Sophie Buckley sophie.buckley@pavs.org.uk
Pembrokeshire Dementia Provider Forum
Established in early 2021, a Forum of organisations providing, or wishing to provide, services to people living with dementia and their Carers in Pembrokeshire, facilitated by PAVS.
The Forum exists to bring members together to make an effective contribution to the planning and delivery of dementia services in Pembrokeshire.
Facilitated by PAVS, if you would like to join the Network contact Cherry Evans cherry.evans@pavs.org.uk
Pembrokeshire Living with Dementia Forum
Established in November 2020
Facilitated by PAVS, if you would like to join the Network contact Cherry Evans cherry.evans@pavs.org.uk
Pembrokeshire Befriending Network
Established in 2020, The Pembrokeshire Befriending Network [the “PBN”] is a cross-sector alliance of groups and organisations providing befriending services in Pembrokeshire. The PBN exists to represent member interests and to make an effective contribution to the planning and delivery of befriending services in Pembrokeshire.
Facilitated by PAVS, if you would like to join the Network contact Cherry Evans cherry.evans@pavs.org.uk
Pembrokeshire Children & Families Network
Established in early 2021, the network aims to provide a way to share knowledge and information with organisations and agencies working with children and families in Pembrokeshire.
Objectives
- To provide a link between network members and the relevant strategic planning groups
- To promote services for children and families in the County and share that information with colleagues and communities.
- To provide a cross-sector network for information exchange and the sharing and development of good practice
- To inform the planning of strategy
- To provide a unified county voice for the Network to raise common issues of concern, inform policy development and campaign on national issues
- To identify shared training and development needs
- Where appropriate, to identify and support groups to take forward new projects
- To support specific projects conducted under the auspices of the network
Facilitated by PAVS, if you would like to join the Network contact Sarah Harvey sarah.harvey@pavs.org.uk
North Pembrokeshire Housing Care and Support Network
Established in 2023 by Preseli Cares Development Officer Joanne Hobson, the network aims to provide a way to share knowledge and information with communities in North Pembrokeshire, organisations and agencies providing housing care and support, and carers and volunteers with an interest in housing related care and support.
Objectives
- To provide a link between network members and the relevant strategic planning groups
- To promote services relating to housing, care and support within North Pembrokeshire including older people, and families in North Pembrokeshire with care and support needs, enabling the sharing of that information with colleagues and communities.
- To provide a cross-sector network for information exchange and the sharing and development of good practice
- To inform the planning of strategy that includes a focus on the elements of care and support within planning and policy developments relating to community housing.
- To provide a unified North Pembrokeshire voice for the Network to raise common issues of concern, inform policy development and campaign on national issues
- To identify shared training and development needs
- Where appropriate, to identify and support groups to take forward new projects
- To support specific projects conducted under the auspices of the network
Facilitated by PAVS, if you would like to join the Network contact Preseli Cares Development Officer Joanne Hobson joanne.hobson@pavs.org.uk
Check out our Padlets for the latest information on Preseli Cares
NEWPORT – https://tinyurl.com/newportpadlet
CRYMYCH – https://tinyurl.com/crymychpadlet
Pembrokeshire Community Buildings Network
Pembrokeshire has a wealth of community halls and buildings which act as a hub for many aspects of rural community life. The Community Buildings Network is designed to be an opportunity for networking with other halls and to share experiences. Meetings & events are an opportunity for communities to hear from Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services (PAVS) to find out what funding is available and how to promote their hall to attract new users and volunteers.
Facilitated by PAVS, if you would like to join the Network, contact Liz Cook liz.cook@pavs.org.uk
Pembrokeshire Connected Communities Speed Network
The Speed Network meetings held bi-monthly, provide an opportunity for project workers, community groups to come together & network.
Sitting in a circle, each individual is given 1 minute to introduce themselves, their organisation & the project they are working on.
When everyone in the circle has finished, we network over a cup tea/coffee, and exchange business cards, leaflets.
The Speed Network padlet provides information on organisations that attended.
Sometimes venues allow for a hybrid meeting.
Facilitated by PAVS, if you would like to join the Network, contact Gwyneth Jones gwyneth.jones@pavs.org.uk
Other Third Sector Networks that may be of interest to organisations operating in Pembrokeshire…
Pembrokeshire Arts & Health Network
In early 2020, SPAN Arts established a new Arts and Health network for Pembrokeshire to build on the growing body of evidence that shows that the arts can play a vital role in transforming communities, tackling loneliness and isolation and improving health and wellbeing.
The Network was established pre-COVID to find a better way to coordinate our efforts to raise the profile and impact of arts and health activity in Pembrokeshire.
Carmarthenshire & Pembrokeshire Mental Health Network
The forum provides a space for updates on member activities, a sharing of views around current relevant local, regional or national events, policies, and issues in relation to mental health, endeavouring to bring clarity and understanding, as well as provide opportunities to share learning and to encourage joint working. Attendees include people with lived experience, carers, third sector organisations including charities, voluntary and community groups, as well as Statutory Services, who work within Carmarthenshire and/or Pembrokeshire.
Facilitated by West Wales Action for Mental Health if you would like to join the Network, contact Angie Darlington director@wwamh.org.uk
West Wales Nature-based Health Service Network
Members meet as a large open event, on Zoom, and at different outdoor sites/venues. Members are able to share about their organisation’s activities and services, and network with each other. The forum also opens opportunities to discuss upcoming training and funding opportunities. On occasions, external speakers are invited to deliver presentations to help educate and inform.
Facilitated by West Wales Action for Mental Health if you would like to join the Network, contact Angie Darlington director@wwamh.org.uk
West Wales Armed Forces & Veterans Mental Health Network
Members include veterans, veteran champions, third sector organisations, Local Authority representatives including regional Armed Forces Liaison Officers, representatives from Statutory, Services, as well as regional and national veteran-specific organisations and charities.
Facilitated by West Wales Action for Mental Health if you would like to join the Network, contact Angie Darlington director@wwamh.org.uk
Children & Young People’s Mental Health Network
Facilitated by West Wales Action for Mental Health if you would like to join the Network, contact Angie Darlington director@wwamh.org.uk
MHAW – Mental Health Action Wales
This national Network meets 3 times a year and is for local and regional Mental Health community organisations and charities. The aim is to encourage collaboration and shared practice between organisations.
The Network will enable organisations to work together to improve mental health support across Wales. The Network will enable organisations to join together to work to influence national work by bringing together a range of local and regional perspectives and experiences.
The Network is jointly Chaired by West Wales Action for Mental Health (WWAMH) and Cardiff and the Vale Action for Mental Health (CAVAMH). If you would like to join the Network, contact Angie Darlington director@wwamh.org.uk
Pembrokeshire Out and About Network
The Network builds on the previous work of the Let’s Walk Partnership that was set up in 2016 to promote and develop walking for health and wellbeing. The new Out and About Network responds to the impact of the covid-19 pandemic that saw many not just reducing their social contacts, but vulnerable groups shielding which in turn had an impact on activity levels, social isolation and a decline in both physical and mental health.
Many people find it challenging to get out and about for all sorts of different reasons from poor health, to confidence, to transport or just not knowing where might be a good place to go for them.
The Pembrokeshire Out and About Network will help groups and organisations supporting health and wellbeing to know and learn more about the opportunities within Pembrokeshire to engage in outdoor settings to discover nature and heritage.
Facilitated by Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority, if you would like to join the Network, contact Hannah B hannahb@pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk
How to contact us
See our list of staff contact details and make direct contact with the person you need.
Alternatively our office phone line is open between 10am and 2pm each day on 01437 769422
Our generic email is enquiries@pavs.org.uk
Registered Office: 36/38 High Street
Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA61 2DA
Office Hours
Our staff are now working in a hybrid way which means they may not be in the office, but working from other venues or home working. Due to changes in the way we now work, we are not holding meetings or running training events in person from our premises. However, if you wish to meet with a member of staff then please email them directly or call their business mobile number. The staff contact list is kept up to date with the most recent information.
If you do need to call at our premises, we have an intercom system at our front entrance, so just ring the bell and wait to be answered by one of the team. From 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 9.00am to 4.30pm on a Friday (except on Bank Holidays) there will be someone there who is able to answer you. If you are just delivering mail, then please use the letter box on the front door.
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