Cyfle Cymru Case Studies

Jaime sought support from Cyfle Cymru because of difficulties attached to her severe depression and anxiety. She found it hard to engage in any activity outside her home, and out of her normal surroundings.  Her confidence was very low, and she had increasing debt worries as she was not receiving the correct benefits. [.....]

Having been unemployed for quite some time, I was referred to Cyfle Cymru after expressing a passionate interest in working in the field of alcohol and drug dependency (based on my own experience of treatment and recovery). [.....]

I never thought this would be something I would write up – but it’s been a pretty great journey of progress and achievement for me, and something which has been beyond what I could have imagined for myself. [.....]

Andy has completed a number of courses since he joined Cyfle Cymru – and now holds food hygiene, health and safety, and asbestos awareness qualifications. [.....]

Shelley was referred to Cyfle Cymru because she hopes to build self-esteem on the road to employment. [.....]

Cameron has been engaging with programmes run by Cyfle Cymru partner WCADA for around two years, and especially enjoys music and walking. [.....]

After struggling with substance misuse for many years, I made the decision to attend a rehabilitation centre in Bangor. [.....]

When I first came to Cyfle Cymru, I had no confidence at all – but since I started taking part in the training courses on offer I have overcome this. [.....]

Lacking in confidence and with several barriers which prevented him from finding work, Brynley came to Cyfle Cymru after hearing about the service from the Local Job Centre Plus in Newport. [.....]

Neil has been in recovery from substance misuse for more than two years, and has spent time volunteering at Hafan Wen and Champions’ House. [.....]