Health

COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY
The local Communities First Partnership funded courses on Indian Head Massage, to further deliver accredited courses on Complementary Therapy. We would like to congratulate the people who took part and received a pass in the delivery of Indian Head Massage. Again we are looking to deliver further accredited courses, please contact the Communities First Office for information.

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Communities First – Health Forum

The Communities First Health Forum meet on a monthly basis at Aberfan Community Centre. For more information about any of the discussions or if you wish to attend the Health Forum, more information can be obtained from Marion Lewis – 01443 690975 or contact the Communities First Office on 01443 693975.

The Health Forum are currently working on the Carers Pamper Day which will take place on the 9th November.

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Health Sub-Group Activities
This group meet on a monthly basis to review health issues relating to the community. This group were instrumental in the reinstatement of school nurses borough wide.

The latest success story is the introduction of the first responder scheme.

First Responder
the Welsh Ambulance Service has recently trained local residents, to become life saving first responders who will assist the ambulance service in their call out duties. Welsh Assembly Health Minister – Jane Hutt and Huw Lewis AM attended a presentation at the local community centre in recognition of their achievements.

This group are now active in the ward, however, we need extra volunteers to build up our teams so that we can eventually respond to emergency calls 24hrs a day 7 days a week.
This training is free and the Welsh Ambulance Service insurances covers all volunteers.

Classes/Courses are available at the local Community Centre:

• Diabetes Awareness
• Free local Swimming Vouchers
• Tai Chi Class
• Testicular Cancer Awareness
• Aqua Tots Swim
• Yoga Class
• Complementary Medicine

Health Related Classes

• Tai Chi
• Diabetes
• Ladies Only-Circuit Training

These classes are currently running at the Aberfan Community Centre. Details are available on request.