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Maisie and Nel
17.05.2024

Maisie’s ‘Twin Peaks’ challenge

On 1st June, 9-year-old Maisie Humphreys will be taking on the Aberystwyth Twin Peaks Challenge, to raise money for Tŷ Hafan. Maisie will be joined by Mum – Cerys, Dad – Andrew and Nel (who will celebrate her first birthday...
Ty Hafan's Deputy Lead Nurse Emma Williams chats with colleagues
10.05.2024

Our team is the most supportive I’ve ever worked in

Emma Williams is a Deputy Lead Nurse at Tŷ Hafan. “My daily routine changes from shift to shift,” she says. “My duties can include being allocated a child to look after for the duration of the shift, ensuring all care...
10.05.2024

Thanks to Tŷ Hafan I was able to study for my nursing degree

Katrina Morris has been a Registered Nurse for three years and was sponsored by Tŷ Hafan to study for her nursing degree.  “It’s thanks to Tŷ Hafan that I was able to study for my nursing degree,” says Kat, whose...
Nurse Emma Williams with Marshall
10.05.2024

To anyone who is considering nursing at Tŷ Hafan – I’d say ‘Do it!’ 

Sunday, May 12, is International Nurses Day – the anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing and a day when the importance of nurses and nursing across the world is recognised and celebrated.  The theme...
Colin Evans aged 89
01.05.2024

Colin, 89, to make big birthday splash for Tŷ Hafan 

Many people approaching their 90th birthday might plan a quiet day with perhaps some gentle celebrations. Not so Penarth’s illustrious Colin Evans!  For Colin, who will celebrate his 90th birthday on May 14, is planning to mark this milestone by...
30.04.2024

Tŷ Hafan’s Sophie is helping us to face the unthinkable

A brisk walk in the fresh air is something many of us do to help cope with the ups and downs of life.  For Tŷ Hafan mums Lowis Fisher and Maria Saint Clair, simply being able to get out for...
Heather and team, during a training hike at Pen y Fan.
26.04.2024

Team Tŷ Hafan to reach new heights

Our Senior Play Practitioner Heather Roberts is preparing to take on the GE Aerospace Welsh 3 Peaks challenge on 8th June with her care team colleagues Lynne Phelps, Katie McDonald, Hilary Thurlow, Karen Bassett and Nia Barnes along with Elis...
The Bike Boat Boot team in action on March 9
25.04.2024

Two months to go to the Bike Boat Boot Challenge for Tŷ Hafan

With just two months to go until their latest challenge, the Bike Boat Boot for Tŷ Hafan team are in full training mode.   This will be the third extreme challenge for this 12-strong group of passionate fundraisers, which is made up...
23.04.2024

Congratulations to our London Marathon 2024 runners

Huge congratulations to our ten amazing London Marathon 2024 runners who did us proud last Sunday.   Ed Kurno and Geraint Lloyd Brennan, both of Swansea, Penarth’s Luke Samra and Grant Robson, Joshua Evans and Gareth Booy, both of Pontypridd,...
22.04.2024

Tŷ Hafan’s golf day is a hole-in-one success

Former Wales rugby international Shane Williams and top comedian, actor and writer Steve Speirs, joined keen golfers from across Wales last Friday for Tŷ Hafan’s 25th anniversary Charity Golf Day sponsored by Mitie.  Twenty four teams played 18 holes at...
Members of the Youth Board
15.04.2024

Meet the Youth Board

The Youth Board gives them an opportunity to talk openly about the issues they care about and to make a real difference in their communities. Find out more about the fantastic young people on the Youth Board below! Seth My...
Cai's story front cover
15.04.2024

Cai’s story

Matthew and Micaela were 21 when they had their baby boy, Cai. The joy of being first-time parents in a baby bubble quickly turned to fear and heartbreak when Cai became seriously unwell at just a few weeks old. A...