Social Care

Gwella is the Leadership Portal managed by the Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) Culture Leadership and Succession team. Gwella aims to provide individualised, empowering leadership development pathways for leaders and managers at all levels within the health and social care workforce, for the benefit of patients in Wales. 

The MS Society funds and promotes research to develop new treatments and services for people with MS and to understand the causes of the condition. Support is provided to people affected by MS, with efforts to raise awareness, improve understanding, and enhance care and support for all people living with MS. The organisation operates across England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales.

Mencap provide support and advice services for people with a learning disability, including care and support, advocacy, housing, leisure, and employment. The charity aims to improve services, challenge prejudice, and directly support people to live their lives as they choose. Support is offered through the website, printed resources, and helpline. Regional advisers provide direct support by phone, email, and in person.

The Mental Health Foundation works to promote good mental health and improve the lives of people affected by mental health problems. With prevention at the heart of its mission, the foundation aims to find and address the sources of mental health problems so that people and communities can thrive.

The Stroke Association operates throughout the UK, providing support services to everyone affected by stroke, including families and carers. The charity raises stroke awareness and campaigns for better emergency, rehabilitation, and support services. The organisation also invests in stroke research to help reduce the incidence of stroke, find the best treatments and long-term care, and improve the quality of life for stroke survivors.

Parkinson's UK drives better care, treatments and quality of life for people with Parkinson's Disease

Age UK aims to create a world where older people can live their lives free from poverty, isolation and neglect. It raises awareness of issues affecting older people in the UK and overseas, researches and campaigns for changes in policy and practice, and offers practical support to disadvantaged older people. It is funded by individuals, companies and trusts.

Mind supports people with mental health problems, by providing information and support, campaigning to improve policy and attitudes and, in partnership with independent local Minds, developing and providing local services.

Dementia UK provides specialist dementia support for families through the Admiral Nurse service. Admiral Nurses work alongside families, giving them the one-to-one support, expert guidance and practical solutions they need. Dementia UK also runs Admiral Nursing Direct, a free and confidential helpline for anyone with concerns about dementia.

Macmillan Cancer Support exists to help improve the lives of people affected by cancer - those with cancer and their families, carers and communities. They are a source of support, helping anyone affected by cancer navigate through the system to get what they need, and a force for change, working to improve cancer care.