C3SC Starting Well Network: September 2025

C3SC's Starting Well Network: meeting 17th September

Cardiff Third Sector Council will convene the next Starting Well Network meeting on Wednesday 17th September, with a two hour in person session between 2-4pm.

The focus of the meeting will be to progress the previous discussion with Network members on young people being denied access to Mental Health support services because their symptoms are not diagnosed as severe enough, towards concrete actions and outcomes around preventative services.

From our previous sessions we recognise the Local Authority’s contribution to supporting young people through the CAMHS network, and that its staff are happy to refer young people to community services for preventative support.

We have member organisations in Cardiff which are happy to offer that support, but lack the capacity to do so.

C3SC would like to have a conversation with our Members via the Forum to look at connecting services to create a larger support pathway for young people and their parents/carers and families, and to work with our Members to develop their capacity to do so, possibly via funding applications.

C3SC are also working with CAVAMH to look to addressing the need exposed by the organisation’s imminent closure.

We invite any members to join the session, particularly those offering mental health support to young people in Cardiff to co-develop solutions to meet the needs and prevent crises for more young people.

Alongside opportunities for networking, connection, and learning from peers, the Forum gives an opportunity for Third Sector groups working with children, young people and families to meet up and receive up to date information from guest speakers and presenters, provide insight and influence, develop solutions to local challenges, and make alliances.

Network members are always welcome to share your ideas and co-produce the meetings agenda. Please email Thomas Crockett at thomas.c@c3sc.org.uk with your suggestions of current or emerging items to discuss or explore at these meetings.

For any further enquiries, please contact C3SC on 07973 725335 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk.

We look forward to seeing you!