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Award winning centre helps change lives around

A WIDOWER who was told he would never walk again has had his life turned around by a Penmaenmawr Respite Centre.

The Centre offers physical and emotional support to those living with chronic and life-limiting conditions in the UK.

Three years ago, Thomas from Manchester was ready to give up on life after he was told he would never be able to walk again.

But after hearing about Tyddyn Bach Trust in Penmaenmawr, Thomas went through a life changing process.

The 40-year-old was diagnosed as HIV positive, and received the devastating news just after his wife passed away.

The medication he began taking had such severe side effects that it left him in a wheelchair.

Unable to walk and care for himself, giving up seemed like the only option.

He told the Weekly News,"The doctor said I was never going to walk. That brought me down. At one point it was touch and go. I was very sick."

With the help of staff at TBT, Thomas was able to regain mental strength and gradually stop using the wheelchair. Although his mobility is still poor, he is now able to walk again.

"It was the best thing I ever did. It helped me out mentally and physically. Here I am pottering around now very happily," laughed Thomas.

Thomas now makes a special journey to volunteer at the Centre. He is using his unique life experience to accompany other patients on their journey.

North Wales AM Mark Isherwood is a patron of the Centre and is urging the Welsh Assembly to invest in respite care.

Wales has the only tailored social respite care and support centre in the UK, but unfortunately it appears to be fighting a losing battle to convince referring organisations in Wales that respite care is a vital resource and one that could be better supported through referrals in Wales.

North wales Weekly News -2nd April 2010

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Service User Feedback

Take a look at the difference Tyddyn Bach has made to this service user.

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Online Forum is at last here!

Web marketing specialist Livetech has donated a brand new interactive website specifically created for Tyddyn Bach Trust; allowing those affected by the virus to discuss issues surrounding their status.

Centre Manager Philip Kearton-Smith said thanks to the overwhelming generosity of Livetech we can now communicate with people in a way we have not been able to before. We can now invite individuals to directly comment on issues that affect them whilst gaining support from others, which is something that very few if any other HIV organisation do. It is however something that service-users attending the centre have been asking for for some time.

Paul Levy Managing director of Livetech said he was really pleased to be able to help out. We were really impressed with the way Philip wanted to make a difference in how those affected could directly give feedback to issues that really affect them.

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Since opening its doors in 1997 T.B.T has provided respite care and support to over 2000 individuals, dedicating itself to offering a quality service, whereby each and every person is respected as an individual and given the space and time that they deserve, with a flexible and laid back approach.
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Fund Raising
Tyddyn Bach Trust is the only centre of its kind in Wales and England, however we receive no statutory funding from the Government, and thus rely on voluntary donations and the income generated from guests to continue operating. If you feel you would like to make a donation to support our ongoing respite care, please click on the banner - we greatly appreciate your time and generosity.
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Awards
In recognition of the commitment to this very special resource and as a result of keeping the focus on service user needs, we have been fortunate enough to receive accolades such as:

· Charity Manager of the Year 2009

· Business Achievement Award 2009

· Network Wales Award 2008 (Highly Commended)

· Volunteer Group of the Year 2008 (Highly Commended)

· UKC National Hero’s of the Year 2005,

· Volunteer Group of the Year Award 2005,

· The Queen’s Golden Jubilee Award 2003,

· You’re Champions Team of the Year 2002,

· Tree of Life Award 2000 for Best Respite Centre in the UK

Awards aside, we must be doing something right as

so many guests return year after year. Maybe this

is as a result of the friendly and informal atmosphere

or perhaps it is just the clean fresh Welsh air.

Whatever the reason Tyddyn Bach has become a

relaxed home from home for many where everyone can

be themselves away from the draining aspects of

hospitals and city life, a place to relax, repair and

rejuvenate.