Llais North Wales

11/06/2026

North Wales Veterans – Your service mattered, and so does your wellbeing.

If you've served in the UK Armed Forces, join us at the North Wales Veteran Health & Wellbeing Event to find out about the specialist support, healthcare services, and community networks available to Veterans across the region.

💙 Meet healthcare professionals and support organisations
💙 Learn about services designed specifically for Veterans
💙 Get advice on health, wellbeing, and practical support
💙 Connect with other Veterans in a welcoming environment

📅 26 June 2026
🕣 08:30 – 15:45 (you don’t have to stay for the whole day)
📍 Optic Centre, St Asaph Business Park, LL17 0JD

🎟️ Reserve your free place today:
https://ow.ly/gzWg50Z7W8G

Whether you're seeking support, information, or simply looking to reconnect with the Veteran community, this event offers something for everyone.
Please help spread the word by sharing this post with fellow Veterans across North Wales.

MenTribe Betsi Cadwaladr

10/06/2026

Our CEO, Alyson Thomas, joined Jason Mohammad on BBC Radio Wales's The Phone-In yesterday to talk about people’s experiences of NHS care in Wales. 💙

Alyson highlighted the balance we hear every day at Llais - stories of compassionate, dedicated care from NHS staff, alongside growing concerns about the pressures services are facing.

She spoke about:
🏠 People wanting access to care closer to home and earlier support to help them stay well
⏳ The frustration many people feel while waiting for treatment or appointments
💬 The importance of clear communication and keeping people informed about their care
🤝 How much it matters for people to feel listened to, respected and treated with dignity

At the heart of what people tell us is a simple message: they want health and care services that see them as a whole person, not just a condition or appointment.

Our role at Llais is to make sure the voices and experiences of people across Wales are heard by the NHS and Welsh Government - helping shape services around what matters most to communities.

📢 Have a story or experience to share? Find out how to get involved: https://www.llaiswales.org/have-your-say

🎧 Listen to The Phone In on BBC Sounds

09/06/2026

We carried out a programme of engagement activities across Denbighshire between January and March 2026, connecting with local communities and gathering valuable feedback on health care services and social care services.

We have shared what people told us with those who provide them, helping to ensure that your voices shape future improvements.

Thank you to everyone who took part. For the full report, please follow the link 👇
https://ow.ly/Xy9o50Z8Tka

08/06/2026

🎬 Film Screening & Discussion: “This Too Will Pass: My Bipolar Life”

Join us at Y Ganolfan, Porthmadog for a powerful and honest short film exploring the realities of living with Bipolar.

“This Too Will Pass: My Bipolar Life” follows Chris Eastwood, offering a deeply personal insight into the highs, the crashes, the waiting, and the daily effort it takes to keep moving forward. There’s no dramatics or tidy ending—just real lived experience. It’s a story of patience, endurance, and quiet strength in the face of a condition that doesn’t switch off.

The title speaks to a truth many people hold onto — those intense moments, whether good or bad, will pass.

Following the screening, we’ll host a round table discussion to explore what living with mental health conditions is really like, and what good care looks like from the perspective of those with lived experience.

📅 Date: Wednesday 15 July 2026
🕥 Time: 10:30am
📍 Location: Y Ganolfan, Porthmadog, Gwynedd, LL49 9LU

🎟️ Reserve your place here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/this-too-will-pass-my-bipolar-life-tickets-1991350135862

Everyone is welcome to attend, listen, learn and take part in the conversation. 💙

08/06/2026

Llais will be at the Carers Week event in Cricieth tomorrow, if you are caring for a family member, friend or neighbour please call by

Carers Week is next week!! If you are caring for a family member, friend or neighbour, you are welcome to drop in to one of our local sessions next week.

Cricieth Memorial Hall – 9 June | 10am–1pm **
Bangor City Hub – 10 June | 10am–1pm
Dolgellau Free Library – 11 June | 10am–1pm

** Please use the link below to register for the Criccieth event: https://orlo.uk/UW2Sm

For more information, contact Ffion on 07345 768528.

If you want, I can also help adapt it for a formal email, poster, or social media post.

05/06/2026

🚨 CALLING ALL UK ARMED FORCES VETERANS IN NORTH WALES

Have you served in the UK Armed Forces? This one’s for you 👇

Come along to the North Wales Veteran Health & Wellbeing Event and discover the wide range of dedicated healthcare pathways and support services available to you right here in North Wales.

💬 What’s in it for you?
✅ Learn about Veteran-specific NHS healthcare services
✅ Explore support and wellbeing programmes tailored just for you
✅ Meet organisations offering practical help, advice & guidance
✅ Connect with fellow Veterans and build your local support network

📅 Friday 26th June 2026
⏰ 08:30 – 16:30 hrs
📍 Optic Centre, St Asaph Business Park, LL17 0JD

🎟️ Secure your place here:
https://ow.ly/gzWg50Z7W8G

👉 Whether you’re looking for support, advice, or simply a chance to connect with others who understand your journey—this event is for you.

💙 Please share with any fellow Veterans who might benefit—we’d love to see as many of you there as possible.

Betsi Cadwaladr

04/06/2026

Thank you to all Llais North Wales Volunteers

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

29/05/2026

We have reached our last day at the Eisteddfod yr Urdd 2026.

📅 Friday 29 May – Playing My Part

🌟 We all have a part to play in staying healthy and happy!
Join us for a day of ideas, creativity and conversation as we connect the dots to build a healthier Wales 💚

We will be hosting two workshops on the Mwy na Geiriau stand today:
🕚 11am – Workshop: Share Your Voice
💬 What matters to you
💡 Your ideas for change
🚀 Your vision for the future

🕑 2pm – Health, Social Care & the Welsh Language
Explore how we can create fairer, more accessible services and the role of the Welsh language 🗣️

Come and get involved – your voice can make a difference!

Or pop by the Llais stand all day to share your experiences of health and social care services with us.

28/05/2026

✨ What an incredibly busy and inspiring day at the Eisteddfod yr Urdd ✨

Your superheros were amazing🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️
We’ve loved hearing about the many different superpowers you’d like to see in those who look after us—your ideas, creativity, and voices truly matter.

Every conversation today is helping to shape the services of the future, and we couldn’t do it without you.

A huge thank you to everyone who came to see us 💙