Health and Wellbeing
Awyr Iach’, a new outdoor health service that will enable the people living in the Dyfi Valley in Mid Wales to access outdoor activities in nature to boost their health...
29/04/2025
Powys Teaching Health Board is calling on all Powys residents, patients and service users to share their views on the future of health services. The ‘Better Together’ programme is working...
29/04/2025
Free training sessions Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-dpj-foundation-32983967795
23/04/2025
Let’s talk about…….”Advance Care Planning” with Bracken Trust Nurses & Sharlene Rippin, Macmillan End of Life Facilitator Thursday 8 May 2025 12-2pm at Brecken Trust To book you place call...
23/04/2025
Free online wellbeing sessions with Phoenix Mindful Living are open to third sector workers, unpaid carers, and Powys County Council Social Care staff. Delivered via Microsoft Teams, these sessions offer...
23/04/2025
The MS Society Neuro Café in Llandrindod Wells offers a welcoming space to chat, share experiences, and find support. See the poster below for the Café dates.
15/04/2025
We’re excited to share that the Research, innovation and improvement skills resource is now live. What’s it all about? You told us that there were barriers to research, innovation and improvement. We...
15/04/2025
The HOPE Advocacy Project are pleased to share with the Welsh advocacy sector the following opportunities. Just click on the Eventbrite link to register. Advocacy Sector Training April to...
15/04/2025
Have you ever thought about becoming a doctor? If you have a degree, in any subject, and are interested in finding out more about studying to be a doctor on...
15/04/2025
DCW Roadshow – Supporting your communities to engage with the NHS Wales App Digital Communities Wales; Digital Confidence health and wellbeing (DCW) in partnership with DSPP are delivering a Roadshow...
15/04/2025
places available on Carers Awareness – Recognising and supporting Young and Adult Carers in your workplace and in your service provided by Eve Lambrick from Credu via TEAMS as follows: Please book...
15/04/2025
You can read the latest edition of the Powys Smoke Free Newsletter below. Powys Smoke-free Newsletter – Issue 3 (English)
15/04/2025
A vacancy for an Engagement Officer has become available with Powys Teaching Health Board. 👉 Click here to find out more and apply.
15/04/2025
As the Easter Bank Holiday approaches, health professionals within local community pharmacies and at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are urging people across the county to plan ahead for their medication needs...
14/04/2025
The Explore programme is designed to help build young people’s confidence; helping them to improve their teamwork, and to build on their problem solving and communication skills and help them...
14/04/2025
Applicable to all people who work with children and young people. Learning Objectives After this course, learners will be able to; Recognise what constitutes self-harm Recognise the differences between suicidal...
14/04/2025
Contact Cymru is offering a range of free wellbeing support for parent carers in Mid and North Powys. This includes in-person workshops, online sessions, and individual support, all designed to...
14/04/2025
Ponthafren’s April Activity Sheet is now available, featuring a range of groups, workshops, and drop-in sessions designed to support wellbeing and connection across the community.
14/04/2025
Businesses and third sector organisations in Mid and North Powys may be eligible to access free support through the In-Work Support Service, a Welsh Government-funded initiative. Eligible organisations must: Be...
14/04/2025
The Bevan Commission’s latest Annual Review provides a snapshot of their work over the past year, highlighting key achievements, insights, and aspirations for the future of health and care in...
09/04/2025
The Early Help Team is running an Incredible Years Toddler Program designed for parents and carers of children aged 1-3 years. This evidence-based program helps build positive parenting skills, strengthen...
18/03/2025
Stay informed with the latest updates from Llais—your voice in health and social care. The Impact Monthly Newsletter shares key developments, community stories, and ways to get involved. Read the...
18/03/2025
Improving the Cancer Journey in Powys (ICJ) is working with national charity Move Against Cancer whose vision is for every person impacted by cancer to feel supported and empowered to...
18/03/2025
Want to make a big impact and use your voice to help raise awareness of bowel cancer symptoms? Become a Bowel Cancer Awareness Champion and help us to distribute information...
18/03/2025
Care & Repair Powys continues to support older homeowners and private tenants, helping them live safely and independently. Highlights from this edition include:New Chair Announcement – Helen Rhydderch-Roberts takes over...
18/03/2025
We have taken into account the feedback received from previous consultations and have developed the original ideas further for the town centre. We would like to hear your views on...
17/03/2025
Staying active and connected is essential for well-being. A variety of FREE online activities are available, specifically designed to support individuals living with MS. Available Activities: Seated Yoga – Gentle...
17/03/2025
Be part of No Smoking Day on the 12th March. Get involved, spread the word and take the first step. For 40 years, No Smoking Day has helped people across Wales...
11/03/2025
Young carers in Wrexham, Conwy, Denbighshire, Powys and Ceredigion call for more support and breaks on Young Carers Action Day WCD Young Carers and Young Carers from Credu in Powys...
11/03/2025
A selection of toys is available for free to charities or for a small donation if for private use. This is a great opportunity to support a good cause or...
04/03/2025
The latest Spring Newsletter from Mid & North Powys Mind is now available! Packed with updates, events, and resources to support mental health and wellbeing. You can read it here.
04/03/2025
34% of people of Wales could not name a single symptom of bowel cancer! April is bowel cancer awareness month. Please see our free awareness talks we will be providing...
04/03/2025
There is an Swansea Bay Independent Maternity and Neonatal Review currently taking place and the review is seeking feedback from families and communities regarding their experiences of these services and...
04/03/2025
Are you able to deliver play sessions during the school holidays? We’re looking for providers to offer exciting play opportunities for babies, preschoolers, primary, and high school-aged children across North,...
04/03/2025
Grant fund to support innovation and collaboration on the issue of tackling child poverty. WORKSHOPS To support organisations considering a bid for this grant we will hold Q&A workshops...
04/03/2025
The WCVA and Macmillan Cancer Support in Wales’s Community innovation Project recently concluded with a celebration event in Cardiff. The Health and Care Project Newsletter for February 2025 can be...
04/03/2025
Dr. Jenna Tugwell-Allsup, Bevan Fellow and Research Radiographer at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, recently published her paper, “The use of artificial intelligence to aid the diagnosis of lung cancer – A...
04/03/2025
The Wales Bipolar Support Group provides a safe and welcoming space for individuals living with bipolar disorder.
04/03/2025
Over the last year Disability Wales has been gathering and collating the experiences and needs of disabled-led organisations across Wales. The purpose of this has been to evidence the issues...
04/03/2025
The HOPE Advocacy Project are pleased to share with the Welsh advocacy sector the following opportunities. Just click on the Eventbrite link to register. For any enquiries regarding these sessions,...
04/03/2025
The latest Brecon & District Mind February Newsletter is now available! Stay up to date with local mental health support, upcoming events, and community activities. Find out more about wellbeing...
18/02/2025
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Age Cymru’s ground breaking toolkit, designed to place care home residents at the centre of their care. This innovative resource is set to...
18/02/2025
PAVO has secured a short term fund to strengthen and enhance existing Powys Dementia Cafes, Dementia grass root projects or organisations who provide a provision or support for those with...
18/02/2025
Exciting News from Powys Health Charity! We’re thrilled to announce our 2025 ‘Bach’ Grant Scheme! Do you have a fantastic idea to boost health and wellbeing in your community?...
18/02/2025
We’re excited to share Llais‘ first impact report, covering our first year from April 2023 to March 2024. Read the full report here to find out what we’ve achieved and what we’re planning next for health...
18/02/2025
In 2024 you may have joined Powys Teaching Health Board as we engaged with organisations and town and community councils around Better Together the Health Board’s proposals for providing safe,...
18/02/2025
There are places available on the Positive Risk Assessment training provided by Keith Jones via TEAMS online. Please book your place via email to practice.development@powys.gov.uk 23rd April 2025, 9.30am – 4.30pm Aim: To...
18/02/2025
On 28th January 2025, Powys Older People’s Forum hosted a successful “Have Your Say” event at the Welfare Social Hub, Ystradgynlais. The event brought together over 40 residents, including Rhian...
13/02/2025
LlAIS believe in a healthier Wales where people get the health and social care services they need in a way that works best for them. We are here to understand...
13/02/2025
As requested through the Live Well Mental Health Planning & Development Partnership Board on 21st January, please find below and attached information which you will need to have a greater understanding...
04/02/2025
We’re really pleased to announce that gofod3 will return on 2 July 2025 at Cardiff City Stadium. The event remains free to attend, although booking in advance is a must. Please mark...
04/02/2025
The recent publication titled “Why Wait? Building on Proven Initiatives to Reduce Waits in Wales” is now available for review. This publication compiles a series of Bevan Exemplar projects that...
03/02/2025
Community Justice Cymru would like to share a really exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference to the lives of women involved with the Criminal Justice System, their families and community. The...
03/02/2025
The final report from the Bevan Commission’s ‘Let’s Not Waste’ programme is now available. This two-year initiative, supported by the Welsh Government, built on the findings of What a Waste!,...
03/02/2025
The first phase of a new multi-agency health and wellbeing campus in Newtown could become a reality by Spring 2028 if a new funding bid to Welsh Government is successful....
03/02/2025
The Explore programme is designed to help build young people’s confidence; helping them to improve their teamwork, and to build on their problem solving and communication skills and help them...
03/02/2025
Talking is important because spotting cancer early saves lives. A Cancer Champion is someone who encourages and empowers people in their community to take up cancer screening, spot the early...
03/02/2025
Harmony & Balance sessions are available for Powys County Council Social Care colleagues, unpaid carers and third sector colleagues. These sessions have no charge and are virtually delivered via Teams....
30/01/2025
Mid and North Powys Mind is offering free mental health workplace training for staff across Powys. This initiative aims to promote wellbeing and resilience in the workplace, helping organisations support...
29/01/2025
Losing someone important to you is one of the hardest things to experience in life. The PTHB Bereavement Service would like to hear your thoughts about the care provided to...
21/01/2025
Sharon Healey, Head of Health, Wellbeing, and Partnership at PAVO, recently attended the Macmillan Community Innovation Project Findings event in Cardiff. The event explored Macmillan’s efforts to enhance access to...
21/01/2025
We are seeing a significant number of flu cases in our communities and hospital admissions across Wales are increasing. If you are eligible to receive the flu vaccination, protect yourself...
20/01/2025
Good health is a fundamental right, but in Wales, health outcomes vary unfairly across communities. This report emphasises the importance of investing in prevention to help everyone live longer, healthier...
20/01/2025
Statement from the WCVA: We are deeply concerned and disheartened to witness the recent attacks directed at the Welsh Refugee Council (WRC) on social media. As a valued member of...
20/01/2025
10% of the population of Powys are not online, compared to a national average of 7%. This means there are citizens who don’t have the access because of a lack...
20/01/2025
We’re excited to share our latest blog, A Day in the Life of Sarah at Care & Repair. This insightful blog takes you behind the scenes to see how the...
07/01/2025
Adferiad are excited to announce the launch of their new service in Powys: the Young Person’s Therapeutic and Positive Attachment Service. This service is designed to support young people by...
07/01/2025
The latest edition of the Powys Smoke-Free Newsletter is now available. This newsletter provides key updates, resources, and news about the ongoing work to promote smoke-free environments and support people...
07/01/2025
We’re excited to share an update on the ‘Silly Rules’ campaign, launched in partnership with the Bevan Commission and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement! This campaign is all about...
06/01/2025
Unlock the essentials of self-management and leadership with this comprehensive online training. This eight-module programme is designed to help you effectively motivate, manage, and support others to reach your organisation’s...
06/01/2025
This page provides information about urgent temporary changes being made to hospital stroke services in the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board area (including Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil)...
06/01/2025
Since February 2024 some partners of the network have been developing a health & wellbeing drop in session project in partnership with Powys County Council Community Health Protection & Wellbeing...
17/12/2024
The Newtown Locality Network meeting took place on 10th December at Hope Church, offering a fantastic opportunity for networking among third-sector groups and sharing key updates about funding opportunities and...
17/12/2024
Five Tips for enjoying a stress-free Christmas It’s the season of goodwill, a time for joy – but Christmas can also mean a sleigh-load of stress. Prioritising your mental health...
17/12/2024
There are simple ways to take care of yourself and your family this winter. Stock up your medicine cabinet – Eye drops, Nasal sprays, Sore throat and cough lozenges, Antacid,...
17/12/2024
Natalie Zhivkova, WCVA’s Policy & Insights Manager discusses the challenges facing voluntary organisations that Welsh Government’s draft budget fails to address. Welsh Government just published its 2025/26 draft ‘Budget for a...
17/12/2024
Academi Wales is offering a comprehensive leadership programme to equip leaders across Wales with the skills, knowledge, and capabilities necessary to drive progress towards achieving Net Zero emissions. In partnership...
17/12/2024
Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations are a safe and effective way of protecting you and your loved ones from getting seriously ill this winter ️ They provide an extra layer of protection,...
17/12/2024
Help older people across Wales to make their voices heard As I develop my Strategy and Work Programme, I’m keen to hear from as many older people as possible from...
17/12/2024
After a successful return to our original in-person format we’re pleased to announce that gofod3, Wales space for the voluntary sector, will be back in 2025. In June we brought gofod3...
17/12/2024
Did you know, RNID provide in-person and online information talks for small groups like yours? We’re delighted to have volunteers available in your areas and would like to offer your...
16/12/2024
We are designing a new project in Mid Wales to support young people (16-30) into Green Careers such as nature restoration, building retrofits, renewable energy and regenerative farming. This can...
16/12/2024
Please see the link below to see what Llais heard from their Llais Local events that took place in Llandrindod Wells and Rhayader in June. What We Heard in...
03/12/2024
Patients in Powys are set to benefit from a new model of overnight care from the beginning of December. The temporary changes will help to ensure that more patients are...
03/12/2024
Time to Talk Public Health: August 2024 Survey Findings Time to Talk Public Health is a nationally representative panel of residents across Wales established by Public Health Wales to enable...
03/12/2024
Mid and North Powys Mind is offering free online training sessions to help young people and their parents/carers navigate the digital world safely. This training provides practical tips and information...
03/12/2024
Updated opening hours for the Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) have been provided by Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB). The MIU continues to offer care for non-life-threatening injuries such as sprains,...
03/12/2024
For the past 3.5 years, our Wild Skills Wild Spaces (WSWS) | Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust project has connected young people aged (11-17) with nature improving mental and social wellbeing through hands on...
12/11/2024
An open letter has been sent to the Chancellor calling for urgent action on the planned increase to employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) for the charity and voluntary sectors. Reason...
12/11/2024
A new toolkit has been launched to evaluate the impact and cost of various policies aimed at reducing obesity. Developed through a two-year collaboration with academic experts from obesity, health,...
12/11/2024
Health Care, Social Care, and Care Home workers in Powys are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination. How to Book: Phone: Call 01874 442510 Email: powys.covidvacc@wales.nhs.uk For more information and to...
12/11/2024
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is highly contagious and a significant cause of serious illness in babies under one year old, and older adults. A highly effective vaccine is now available...
12/11/2024
Powys Teaching Health Board has approved proposals for temporary changes to some minor injury and ward-based services in the county. At a meeting in public of the Board, members approved...
29/10/2024
The Smoke Free Powys newsletter is out! Dive into updates on smoke-free initiatives, success stories, and helpful resources to support your smoke-free journey. Powys Smoke-free Newsletter (English)
29/10/2024
Youth Mental Health First Aid – available monthly online, 12 staff from educational, voluntary agencies, health and local authority can request training, this includes a manual, pre-course learning on the...
29/10/2024
Powys Family Information Service’s Autumn Newsletter is here! Catch up on recent updates, upcoming events, and seasonal resources. click the link to read: FIS autumn newsletter
29/10/2024
A newly released research paper, commissioned by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB), offers a framework to enhance care services for children and young people with learning disabilities and their...
28/10/2024
The aim of this project is to evaluate the Code of Practice on the Delivery of Autism Services in Wales to review the extent to which the duties in the...
22/10/2024
Powys County Council is working with communities to review services. We want to ensure we can deliver stronger, fairer, and greener services, whilst staying within our budget. How can you...
22/10/2024