Health and wellbeing

Wellbeing Matters Service

Find information on health and wellbeing services in the Vale of Glamorgan including Adult Social Care, Veteran Support, Voluntary Services and mental health.

Samaritans

Samaritans works to make sure there's always someone there for anyone who needs someone.

Walking with Valeways

The Valeways Guided Walks are designed to support the health and wellbeing of residents in the Vale of Glamorgan.

Volunteering

Find out more about volunteering opportunities and community groups across the Vale. 

The Golden Pass Scheme

The Golden Pass Scheme offers over 60s in the Vale 8 free hours of sport and wellbeing activities within their local community. 

National Exercise Referral Scheme (NERS)

NERS is helping to make physical activity a new way of life for people who suffer from health problems in the Vale of Glamorgan.

Dewis Cymru

Dewis Cymru helps people access local support services in Wales and find the information and advice they need to improve their well-being.

Period Dignity

Find out where to get free period products across the Vale of Glamorgan.

Age Friendly Vale

The Vale of Glamorgan Council works with a number of services across the Vale, like the 50 plus forum, to provide a range of activities and social gatherings for older residents. 

Free Activities and Resources

In collaboration with local food hubs, the Council also provides free equipment packs for families to borrow from Vale Libraries. There are also several free resources to help families access physical activity and play opportunities in the community.

Mind in the Vale

Mind in the Vale of Glamorgan is a local mental health charity connected to Mind National. They support people experiencing mental health challenges by providing information, practical help, and emotional support.

Dinas Powys Voluntary Concern

Community transport, prescription collection and telephone or face to face befriending. Events such as soup lunch club, memory cafe, wellbeing garden and afternoon community club.

Libraries

Borrow books, music and films, enjoy free internet access and use our online resources at Vale libraries.

Leisure Centres

There are a number of leisure centres and community centres across the Vale that offer various activities for both adults and children. 

Wellbeing Walks

We have developed a number of walking activities and routes to help keep you or your healthy, active, and having fun.