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Platfform is the charity for mental health and social change.

28/10/2026

Following announcement of the UK Government's Autumn Budget today Ewan Hilton, CEO at Platfform said: "We believe that any additional money made available from today's consequential should be focused on poverty and prevention. Doing this will not only support people, but can help stop problems affecting lives from escalating and costing more money in the long run.

"In recent years, the Housing Support Grant has been protected in Wales and we believe this must continue if we are to address poverty and give people the building blocks to thrive."

23/10/2026

Yesterday we were pleased to welcome Caerdydd and Penarth MS, Huw Thomas to our Cardiff Hangout. This same day, open access service provides invaluable mental health and emotional wellbeing support to children and young people in a non clinical setting. The service helps young people get early access to mental health support as well as a valuable space for connection with others.

Co-designed with young people, over the last year it has provided 996 children and young people in Cardiff with 1:1 support sessions. The Hangout was also visited by 1,212 young people and received 455 referrals - 70% self referred - demonstrating the demand for open access services in the area.

L to R: Huw Thomas MS alongside Platfform's Siobhan Parry, Deputy Director Children, Young People, Families & Community; Dave Rowlands, Head of Policy & Influencing; Sarah Hamilton, Head of Service, Children & Young People.

23/10/2026

Following this week’s Senedd Cymru debate on face coverings, Platfform stands shoulder to shoulder with Muslim women in Wales and their right to express religious freedom. As an organisation, we champion social justice for mental health. We know that feelings of safety, acceptance and belonging in the community are foundations for good mental health.

In recent years there has been a rise in Islamophobia, particularly against women. Unsurprisingly, we also know that Muslim women are more likely to experience anxiety or depression than the rest of the population.

We strongly believe conversations should focus on addressing this injustice, rather than religious freedoms.

We know public debates of this nature can be very distressing to hear. Platfform will continue to champion compassionate approaches that listen to people’s lived experiences and put humanity at the centre of the conversation.

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22/10/2026

Signups are open for our second free webinar in our Hope Academy webinar series, where Dr Jen Daffin will dig deeper into why community is a mental health intervention.

The webinar is for anyone with an interest in communities and mental health, whether you attended our first webinar or not. You might work directly with communities, in housing services, with children and families, in health services or in another role that links you to this work.

Tuesday 10 November, 13:00 – 15:00
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4zKRHwj

22/10/2026

AD4E: CPD events that challenge the culture of diagnosis and disorder. - AD4E - online festival is nearly here, so make sure you put Friday 6 November in your diary now!

This is a key date in the calendar for anyone and everyone interested in system change, better approaches to mental health, and challenging the narratives that shame us.

AD4E challenges the dominant diagnostic culture in 'mental health', bringing together people who want to see a change in how we understand and respond to emotional distress. This includes people with experiences of mental distress, professionals, academics, journalists, artists, politicians, authors, and many others.

More info and booking here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-disorder-for-everyone-the-online-festival-2026-tickets-1968649981088?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

20/10/2026

Cardiff Hangout will be closed on Thursday, 22nd October 2026, for all general public, excluding previously arranged activity groups.

Should you require support on the day you can contact:

Barry Hangout
Address: 3A Tynewydd Road, CF62 8HB
Phone number: 07385 668053

Samaritans:
Call 116 123

Childline (Under 19):
Call 08001111

Shout:
Text SHOUT to 85258

NHS Mental Health Support:
Call 111 and select option 2

Thank you for your understanding.

19/10/2026

Open Access will only succeed if the wider system changes with it.

The Welsh Government has recently published its Programme for Government, including a significant commitment for mental health: open access, same day support. This could reshape how people across Wales get help when they need it.

The next step is to turn that commitment into a properly funded, genuinely collaborative model of support that people can reach on the day they need it.

We reflect here https://platfform.org/mental-health/six-changes-wales-needs-to-make-open-access-mental-health-support-work/

15/10/2026

Strong relationships and supportive communities help us feel seen, valued, and understood. Take a moment to reach out, check in, and connect.

Mental health is shaped by people and the world around us.

12/10/2026

We’ve partnered with Leapfrog Advertising to showcase positive messages we co-created with some of our teams, amplifying our key aim of championing social justice for better mental health. We hope you connect with them and feel encouraged.

If you see the messaging when you are out and about, feel free to share.

Thank you Leapfrog Advertising for your incredible support. The messages will be displayed across key city centre locations throughout October.

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Beaufort House, Beaufort Road, Morriston
Swansea
SA68JG

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441792763350

Website

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