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A white goods reuse project is proving popular since it launched in Carmarthenshire last October. The Gwyn i Wyrdd project collects unwanted electrical appliances such as cookers, tumble dryers, dishwashers and washing machines for free. They are then repaired, cleaned and then sold. In the first three months of this year the project, which is based in Cross Hands, has collected nearly 10 tonnes of donated appliances. Carmarthenshire County Council’s Executive Board Member for Social Care Cllr Jane Tremlett said: “It’s great to see that this project is obviously proving popular to households in the county. It not only provides affordable and safely repaired white goods it also offers the chance for people to learn new skills.” As well as promoting repair, reuse and recycling, the scheme provides opportunities for training for people who have struggled to gain employment because of mental health, substance misuse, chronic health condition, or because of a learning or physical disabili...

Hywel Dda Health Board | Expansion of project to support people with substance misuse issues A project to support people with substance misuse issues to become economically independent has been given a boost by the Welsh Government. The ground breaking “Peer Mentoring” project is being expanded to raise awareness of substance misuse issues in the workplace. The project, financed through the European Social Fund (ESF), provides post treatment support for people who have accessed substance misuse services and who are currently economically inactive. Participants can access training and development opportunities and the ultimate aim is for participants to achieve economic independence through paid work.