MEIC, the advocacy and advice service for children and young people, has relocated to new offices in Cardiff Bay as it marks the second anniversary of its 24 hours a day, seven days a week helpline. The Deputy Minister for Children and Social Services, Gwenda Thomas, visited the new premises and met frontline advisor advocates …
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ProMo-Cymru has three job openings for the following positions: – MEIC Helpline Adviser Advocate – MEIC Helpline ICT Support Officer – MEIC Helpline Sessional Adviser Advocate Click here for more information and to download an application form. If you have any questions or queries, in the first instance please contact Pat Green (029 2046 2222) …
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Lora recently joined MEIC Helpline as a part-time Administration Officer. Based in Cardiff, Lora is supporting the MEIC Helpline Team on administrative duties. Lora previously worked for Rhondda Cynon Taff CBC in the Early Years and Family Support Services as Administration Officer for Childcare, NCMA, Holiday Care and PLAY in December 2010 and moved on …
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Over 40 members of staff working on various projects in ProMo-Cymru, partners and board members got together in Canteen in Splott, Cardiff on Thursday 6th December for our annual Christmas party. The evening was a great opportunity for staff members to catch up with colleagues from different parts of Wales and celebrate this year’s accomplishments. …
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The Welsh Government is currently running an anti-bullying campaign with a focus on gender bullying. MEIC is supporting the campaign by providing assistance to children and young people who are dealing with issues around bullying. Over the last 12 months MEIC has see a 77% rise in contact from children and young people facing bullying. …
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We are currently looking for an organised and enthusiastic person to join the MEIC team as a Project Administrator, operating out of our Cardiff office. The successful candidate will enjoy working with a dedicated team of staff in a developing service. You will be responsible for maintaining diaries and arranging appointments; dealing with general office …
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An approximate 40% increase in contacts from children and young people about suicide over the past six months has prompted MEIC staff to undergo suicide intervention training. The staff recently took part in ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Training), a two-day interactive workshop enhancing the skills of caregivers who may find themselves in a position of …
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MEIC, the information, advice, advocacy and support helpline for children and young people in Wales has taken 570 contacts so far this year and the most common issues for young people contacting MEIC are relationships and health. MEIC is open 24hrs a day, 7 days a week. You can contact them in English or Welsh …
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Meic has seen a steady increase in contacts from children and young people. Between April and June, the Meic Helpline was contacted 1,726 times. There is a 20% increase in the numbers from the previous quarter, which shows that word about Meic is spreading. Whilst the majority of calls have been via the telephone, the …
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