Healthy Lives Event February 18th 2026

If you need help now, but it’s not an emergency visit 111.nhs.uk or call 111.

The next Healthy Lives event is coming soon!


The next event is Wednesday 18th February 2026 12noon – 3pm at Fitzalan High School!

With plenty of activities and exhibitors to keep you busy, it’s planned to be a fun filled afternoon!

Below are some of the exhibitors that have booked

ARA – support to those experiencing gambling harms
We are a charity providing free and confidential support to those experiencing gambling harms. Ara wants to break the stigma that stops people reaching out for help.
www.recovery4all.co.uk/

Cardiff Family Wellbeing Service – Barnardos Family Wellbeing Service
Family wellbeing Service, wellbeing, counselling, art therapy, play therapy
www.barnardos.org.uk

Better you better me records CIC
We help and support anyone going through a hard time. We aim to deliver this through music. Using music as a positive outlet.
www.betteryoubettermerecordswales.co.uk/

Public Health Dietitians
We work with communities to provide nutrition education and cooking programmes to families, young people and adults.  We also deliver accredited nutrition training to community partners.
www.nutritionskillsforlife.com

Cardiff and Vale Drug and Alcohol Service (CAVDAS)
CAVDAS is for anyone in Cardiff and the Vale who requires easy, confidential, free and non-judgmental access to information, treatment and support on drug and alcohol use. Any age, any stage. CAVDAS is also the gateway for people who may require a substance use clinical treatment referral to the NHS.
www.cavdas.com

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
MSK Physiotherapy team can support you to increase your activity levels and recognise the physical, mental and emotional health benefits that can bring you. We can support you to be more regularly active alongside MSK symptoms and long term health conditions.
https://keepingmewell.com/services/what-is-physiotherapy/what-is-musculoskeletal-out-patient-physiotherapy/

‘Help Me Quit’ Help and advice on stopping smoking
‘Help Me Quit’ is an NHS service to help people stop smoking.  We offer friendly support, its all free, and we won’t judge you.  Come along for a chat.  Whether you’d prefer to talk to someone face to face, over the phone or in a high street pharmacy, it’s never too late to quit and the benefits start almost immediately. 
www.helpmequit.wales/http://www.helpmequit.wales/

Shaping Services for the Future, Together
Engaging with the public regarding our tenyear clinical services plan.
https://shapingourfuturewellbeing.com/engage-with-us/

Cardiff Hubs and Libraries
Cardiff Council Hubs and Libraries provide a wide range of services to aid the health and wellbeing of the community – including advice services, library services, and free community groups and activities.
www.cardiffhubs.co.uk/

Into Work Advice Service
We will be providing information on training and employment opportunities as well as our Mentoring Support Programmes

Cardiff Flying Start Speech and Language Therapy and Under 5s Advice Line
Flying Start Speech and Language Therapy/Under 5s Advice Line
Our team offers support, advice, and resources to families and professionals regarding speech, language and communication skills in the early years.
Website: https://keepingmewell.com/childrens-support-services/childrens-speech-and-language-therapy
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CardiffFlyingStart/

Cardiff Wellbeing Support Service
The Cardiff Wellbeing Support Service is designed to enhance wellbeing by encouraging individuals to become more active and connected within their communities. We offer short-term, one-to-one mentoring from our dedicated Health and Wellbeing Mentors, helping participants access the support and resources they need. This service is available to anyone aged 16 and over who feels socially isolated and would like help getting involved in community groups and activities. Individuals receive support for up to 13 weeks, working together on a personalised Action Plan to improve their wellbeing.
www.cardiffhubs.co.uk/wellbeing-support-service/ www.facebook.com/cardiffwellbeing/

Cardiff Young Carers
Cardiff Young Carer’s project provides Young Carers an opportunity to get some support with their caring role, make new friends, have some fun and have a break from their caring role.

Case-UK
Case-UK offers a range of services, providing support to both individuals who are experiencing mental health issues and consulting with businesses to assess the standard of well-being of employees. Case-UK has 3 teams that offer support to those both in work and out of work. FULLY FUNDED.
www.case-uk.co.uk

Cardiff Community Housing Association
Community based housing association based in Cardiff.  In addition to providing housing we also manage multiple community centers and host community engagement events.  We also support our tenants and community members when required with employment and wellbeing support

CCAWS
CCAWS is a mental health charity based in Cardiff providing counselling, befriending and advocacy services.
www.ccaws.org.uk/

Community Connectors
Community Connectors support people who may need emotional, social or mental health support. The team help clients identify areas where they can make improvements to their lives and offer support by directing them to appropriate and relevant local community groups, support networks and other services that may benefit their social needs and wellbeing.
www.diversecymru.org.uk/community-connectors/

Costco
Costco UK Is A Membership-Based Wholesale Retailer That Offers A Wide Range Of High-Quality Products At Low Warehouse Prices. Designed To Serve Both Businesses And Individuals, Costco Provides Everything From Groceries And Household Essentials To Electronics, Appliances, And Office Supplies. Members Also Benefit From Exclusive Services Such As Optical Care, Photo Printing, And Discounted Fuel At Select Locations. With A Strong Focus On Value, Quality, And Customer Satisfaction, Costco UK Is An Ideal Shopping Destination For Those Looking To Save Money On Everyday Purchases And Bulk Buys Alike.
www.costco.co.uk

Charles Street Job Centre Disability Employment Advisers
Supporting people with health conditions or disabilities to find, stay in, and progress in work, with specialist advice and access to tailored employment support.

Mental Health and Wellbeing
Diverse Cymru/Adferiad Mental health and wellbeing hub. Adferiad has a number of projects mental health, carers, children and young people, criminal justice, crisis services, service user involvement, veterans that will have leaflets and information on the day.

FAN – Friends And Neighbours
We hold free weekly meetings in Cardiff and further afield. A friendly and relaxed way for local people and those from around the world to meet, talk and listen to each other.
www.thefancharity.org

Flying Start Parenting Team
Flying Start offers a mix of informal support, such as stay and play sessions, alongside more structured, evidence-based parenting programmes to support families in the early years.

Glaucoma UK
Glaucoma UK campaigns to raise awareness, so glaucoma is detected early and can be treated. We support people to live well with glaucoma, by ensuring people can access reliable help and access when and how they need it.
www.glaucoma.uk

Cardiff & Vale Health Visiting
Health Visiting provides support to all families with children under the age of 5 years. They provide up to date, evidence based information on health promotion and early intervention and prevention to ensure every child has the best start in life.

Home Instead Cardiff, Penarth and Barry along with MenoPals Cardiff and Vale
Home Instead provides high quality home care services and free community support across Cardiff, Penarth and Barry. MenoPals offers monthly face to face support groups along with a highly informative Facebook group for support and information.
www.homeinstead.co.uk/cardiff/ and www.facebook.com/groups/869902754381947/

Immunisation & Health Protection Team
The Immunisation Co-ordinators provide advice and materials about vaccinations to all age groups.

Independent Living Services
Independence Living Services provide information, advice and assistance on how to remain independent in your own home and connected to your community.
https://www.cardiff.gov.uk/ENG/resident/Housing/Independent-Living-Services/Pages/default.aspxhttps://www.cardiff.gov.uk/ENG/resident/Housing/Independent-Living-Services/Pages/default.aspx

Knights Pharmacy
Pharmacy promotional stand

Live Well, Age Well
Live Well, Age Well is a 6-week course which has been co-produced by community members and professionals. The course supports people to learn about ways to look after their health and wellbeing, try out different activities to become more physically and mentally active, reduce their risk of falling and connect with their local community
www.keepingmewell.com/home/live-well-age-well/

Lived Experience/ Recovery and Wellbeing Stall
The Lived Experience Team includes the Recovery and Wellbeing College, peer support and co – production which underlies everything we do. This will be a great opportunity to promote our work and bring some prospectuses with the Recovery College Courses which people may want to register. The courses are psychoeducational around mental health and wellbeing and are facilitated by a peer with lived experience and a practitioner
www.cavuhb.nhs.wales/recovery-college

Macmillan Improving the Cancer Journey CAVUHB
Macmillan services for all Cancer Types and information and access to the new Macmillan Improving the Cancer Journey service in Cardiff and Vale

Mirus Stronger Communities Group
Mirus Stronger Communities/Cymunedau Cryfach Group (Cardiff)
Our Stronger Communities group is open to adults with learning disabilities. We have a variety of social and community activities, our aim is to have fun, meet friends and make new friends.
www.mirus-wales.org.uk/

Diabetes Prevention
All Wales Diabetes Prevention Programme, working to reduce incidence of type 2 diabetes through education and support, led by the community nutrition and dietetics department and run within the South West cluster GP surgeries.

Parkinson’s UK Cymru
Parkinson’s UK will host an information stall hosted by Parkinson’s UK staff.
www.parkinsons.org.uk

Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
Our Pelvic Health Physiotherapy team provides expert advice on bladder and bowel health, and support for pregnancy related muscle and joint problems.
www.keepingmewell.com/services/what-is-physiotherapy/pelvic-health/

Public Health Wales (Welsh Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme)
If you are a man aged 65 and above, live in Wales and are registered with a GP practice in Wales, then a free NHS screening test could save your life.  This simple ultrasound scan takes just a few minutes and looks for an abdominal aortic aneurysm, which is most common in men aged 65 and above. 
www.phw.nhs.wales/services-and-teams/screening/

Race Equality First
We provide free advice, support, and advocacy to help individuals access their rights, improve wellbeing, and feel empowered within the community.

RAD – Royal Association for Deaf people
RAD is delighted to be working in partnership with Wales & West Utilities to support the Deaf, deafblind, and hard-of-hearing community across Wales and the South West of England.
Through this project, we’re offering:

Scope
We’re here to create an equal future with disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action.
www.scope.org.uk/

Sight Cymru
Sight Awareness Support for Sight Impaired people and their carers
Providing Resources and Technological Aids for people living with Sight Impairment
www.sightcymru.org.uk

Single parents well-being
SPW is compassionate and positive approach to being a single parent family. We combat isolation and loneliness, poor mental health through obtaining connections with other single parent families. We have a strong focus on wellbeing
Www.singleparentswellbeing.com

Slimming World
Helping people lose weight with healthy eating in a supportive environment

Specsavers Cardiff Cluster
Changing lives through better sight and hearing
www.specsavers.co.uk

Stay Steady Clinic, Community Resource Team and Age Connects
– Stay Steady Clinic -Self referral Physiotherapy lead service. Offering falls prevention assessment and advice for the over 50. Providing individuals advice on how to maintain strength, balance and general health as they get older.
– Community Resource Team (CRT) – The Community Resource Team is a joint service provided by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and Cardiff Council.  We provide help to adults aged 18 and over living in Cardiff. Supporting people to remain at home, or return home from hospital
– Age Connects – Supporting older people within our local community, with the CRT so they are not all alone to face the uncertainties that old age often brings without family or friends to help.

Stay Steady Clinic: www.keepingmewell.com/stay-steady/ Community Resource Team: www.keepingmewell.com/services/the-community-resource-team/ 
Age Connects: www.ageconnectscardiff.org.uk/

Tenovus Cancer Care
Tenovus Cancer Care will be attending to discuss the services we provide as a charity, and how we can help and support people and their families touched by cancer.
www.tenovuscancercare.org.uk/

Voices Action Change
VAC is a project ensuring those who use substance use services (service providers, users or carers) are involved in the design, delivery and review of substance use services in Cardiff & the Vale of Glamorgan.
Voices Action Change focuses on making ‘Service User Involvement’ meaningful, accessible and part of the day-to-day culture in substance use services.
www.vac.wales

CAVUHB Waiting Well Support Service
Waiting Well Support Service support patients awaiting surgery to improve and maintain physical and mental health.
www.keepingmewell.com/i-need-help-with/preparing-for-treatment-and-recovery/preparing-for-surgery/waiting-well-support-service/

Western Leisure Centre
Leisure centre offering 3 swimming pools, main hall, fitness classes, junior sports
www.Better.org.uk

WOMB
We’re a Community Interest Company that focuses on menstrual cycle-informed yoga & matricentric (mother-centred) services in Cardiff, Wales.
www.wombcic.co.uk/

Yoga Health Connect [YHC]
Yoga Health Connect [YHC] is a community interest company integrating yoga therapy and therapeutic yoga with the NHS and professional health sector, helping local communities to access greater wellbeing, improved mental health and recovery from illness.
www.yogahealthconnect.com & Yoga Health Connect on Facebook