Under the plan, support would be given over the phone, at a GP surgery or local mental health service, who would then find appropriate help. That could involve social prescribing, external, where suitable activities in the community are recommended to avoid crises and preventative care. Sian McEvoy, 41, spends a few days a week volunteering at a community farm near her home in Swansea, which provides opportunities for adults and young people who face mental health challenges.

The experience of being outdoors and working with animals has already started to improve her social anxiety which prevented her from finding employment. She said: "I got myself into a bit of trouble drinking. "I came out of detox in February and I wanted to get myself back into the community again because my anxiety around people isn't great, so I thought coming here with the animals would be good for me.

"When I was drinking I didn't leave the house for three years so being out in the community around other people would tear me apart. "I decided to come here to improve my mental health and get my confidence up to go back working full-time."