Caniad Training Session

Back by popular demand, Caniad has partnered with Adferiad to offer another session of the Stepping into the Professional Area training course. This online course will take place on Tuesday, 1st July 2025.

This is a fantastic opportunity for service users who are interested in taking the next steps in their recovery journey and developing service user involvement or voluntary roles.

Share your views on developing a North Wales Recovery College

A Recovery College will offer free courses aimed at enhancing mental health and wellbeing for everyone, including service users, carers, professionals, and community members. These courses are co-designed and led by individuals with lived experience, promoting hope, empowerment, and meaningful connections.

There is a recovery college in Cardiff, and you can click on the link below to find out more information –

Welcome to the Cardiff and Vale Recovery & Wellbeing College – Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

We have scheduled four in-person events in your local area:

  • St Paul’s Church Hall, Craig-y-Don – 2nd May, 9.30 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Pwllheli Felin Fach – 7th May, 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Llangefni Capel Ebeneser – 8th May, 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Wrexham Wellbeing Hub – 15th May, 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

You can book your place by scanning the QR code in the image above or completing our booking form by clicking here

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Division, Caniad and Co-Production Network Wales are presently organising multiple engagement events across North Wales in November

Ar Y Dibyn workshops beginning September 2024!

Ar y Dibyn provides a platform for individuals to connect, express themselves, and find community through the Welsh language, particularly those impacted by addiction and their loved ones. Creative workshops and support sessions are set to commence from 19/09/24 in the Maesgeirchen Youth and Community Centre in Gwynedd. To inquire further, contact niaskyrme@theatr.com.

Caniad catch-ups begin!

Caniad catch-ups have now started in North Wales, with our last one tomorrow in Colwyn Bay. Please come along to the next ones in your area. 

Come along to find out what services are in your area. Staff will be there to help with your time banking and new volunteer opportunities. 

New! Caniad Catch-ups

We will be switching our Big Chats to monthly Catch-upsThese sessions will take place in the first week of every month and are specifically for those signed up or wanting to sign up to the service and will include:

  • Feedback on substance misuse and mental health services

  • News updates
  • Events and activities in your area
  • Involvement opportunities
  • Training opportunities
  • Expense, time banking forms available for completing and submitting
  • The power of stories: share yours!
  • Designated area for finding out what support is available locally
  • Peer support
  • Guest speakers (not at every session)
  • ‘Question of the month’
  • Refreshments

Please contact the coordinator in your area for further details:

Central Coordinator
Matthew Mosely: matthew.moseley@caniad.org.uk 07458017575
East Coordinator
Mel Williams: mel.williams@caniad.org.uk 07970 432987
West Coordinators
Kay Wheeler: Kay.Wheeler@caniad.org.uk 07487271310
Mhairi Allardice: mhairi.allardice@caniad.org.uk 07377886450

We look forward to seeing you at the first Welcome Catch-up!

Question of the Month: April 2024

We wanted to hear your thoughts on our Question of the month:
  • How can public services best meet the needs of autistic people?
The NHS says there is an “avalanche of need” over autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but the system in place to cope with increasing demand for assessments and treatments will not be able to cope.