by Andy Stroud | Jun 24, 2026 | Emotional health
Daring to Dream Founder Barbara Chidgey has called for Wales to recognise and respond to the significant emotional realities and impact of illness, a message she shared at the charity’s fifth annual Ball, which raised over £5,500 to support its work across the...
by Andy Stroud | Jun 11, 2026 | Emotional health
Cwm Taf Morganwg (CTM) Health Board released the following item on their social media during Dementia Action Week, shining a light on Daring to Dream’s Space to Sing at Princess of Wales Hospital for the Care for the Elderly patients and patients with Dementia. This...
by Andy Stroud | Jun 2, 2026 | Emotional health
Daring to Dream’s charity single was launched at the Norwegian Church on April 23rd. Lylia Young, who wrote Here Together, is one of Daring to Dream’s contracted musicians in Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend. They help deliver our Spaces to Sing (fortnightly...
by Barbara | May 14, 2026 | Emotional health
Why this matters: During Mental Health Awareness Week, we are shining a light on the emotional health of people living with illness. At Daring to Dream, we believe emotional wellbeing is an essential cornerstone of mental health, and that it matters just as much as...
by Barbara | Apr 7, 2026 | Emotional health
Living with illness is tough. It’s not just about physical health and clinical care. It’s about emotional health too. The emotional impact of illness can be huge. The emotional turmoil and impact are mostly overlooked – not seen – not shared – not heard. Medical...
by Barbara | Apr 7, 2026 | Emotional health
The emotional impact of illnessOur first aim for Lleswyl 2026 was to make everyone aware of the emotional impact of illness and its treatments. Dr Siân Rees, who is one of Daring to Dream’s Advisory Network, kindly joined us as our guest in the first section of the...
