At GAVO, our team brings together people with a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to strengthening communities across Gwent. In this latest staff spotlight, we’re introducing Susanne Maddax, GAVO’s Regional Strategic Lead and Manager of the Newport team, whose career has been shaped by a passion for social justice, equality and partnership working. A long-standing connection with GAVO Susanne joined GAVO in 2003 as one of Wales’s first Health and Social Care Facili

Here is what is in store for August... lots happening over the summer 🌞. Download your copy at the bottom of the page. The August newsletter includes the following topics: Gwent Regional Partnership Board Population Needs Assessment Survey DEEP - Social Care Wales Insights from the third sector - Baromedr Cymru Vaccine Updates - Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Place Based Care Resource Mapping Purpose Sharing Your Experience of NHS Continuing Healthcare DWP - Carers A

Here is what is in store for July... stay hydrated and cool. Download your copy at the bottom of the page. The July newsletter includes the following topics: Launch of brain health resources to support healthier futures for people with learning disabilities Free Workshops to Build Inclusive, Future-Ready Workplaces DEEP - Social Care Wales Get Creative with Arts & Hills Activities - 19 Hills 9th of July NOMINATE A VOLUNTEER TODAY! - by 19th July Keeping it cool - Dementia an

Here is what is in store for June... Download your copy at the bottom of the page. The June newsletter includes the following topics: Gwent Regional Partnership Board - Population Needs Assessment at Mecure Hotal 7th July Fast Track UK & Ireland Conference in Cardiff 23rd June Gofod3 is Back Cardiff 17th June Mindfulness Wales Celebration Llanhilleth 12th September Gaer Community Centre Information Day 15th June Elder Abuse Awarenesss Day Online 30th June Pride Month LGBTQ+

I hope you're having a lovely spring here is what is in store for May ... Download your copy at the bottom of the page. The May newsletter includes the following topics: May is Local Community History Month - We're looking at Free Bikes 4 Kids who have done a lot for our community! Changes to Office of the Public Guardian’s investigation process “At breaking point” The urgent need to improve support for unpaid carers Gwent Third Sector Provider Forum - summary from the last

Download your copy of the March newsletter looking at the following topics: The Growing Space Rainbow Connector Project. Support for Carers supporting someone who is neurodiverse - March 17th 10.00am-12.00pm The Mental Health and Wellbeing Show 2026 May 15, 2026 from 8 am to 4 pm. Collaborative legal approaches to social change - Webinar Thursday 19 March,10:00-12:00 Your Voice Your Decision – Lasting Power of Attorney Campaign Engagement Event - Gwent Regional Partnership B