Health and Wellbeing

A recent report by Health Improvement Scotland has revealed the crucial role that volunteers in hospitals play in reducing pressure on NHS frontline staff and improving patient experiences. The Role...

Are you over 18? Are you an armed forces veteran or someone who provides services to the veteran community? If so, we invite you to participate in a study aimed...

Powys’ Regional Partnership Board (RPB) is seeking Citizens of Powys with a passion for health and wellbeing to join the Board and help shape the future of health and social...

We need your help to continue providing vital support to older people across Powys through our Rural Advice Van service. Please take just 5 minutes to complete our quick 4-question...

Funded by the Welsh Government, Powys County Council are working to promote period dignity. Powys have been awarded Welsh Government funding for 2024/25 to provide free period products to women...

Do you know someone in Powys aged 50+ who served in the Armed Forces? Tell them about the new services for Veterans from Age Cymru Powys to help support our...

The recent announcement by the Chancellor to introduce means testing for the Winter Fuel Payment has raised serious concerns about the impact on older people across Wales. With almost no...

A fully funded Energy Advocacy Program is available in Powys until March 2026, designed to help residents save energy and reduce energy costs. The program provides support for managing energy-related...

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Powys Living Well Service, a healthcare initiative that began in 1994 in association with Guy’s and St Thomas NHS Trust, London. Initially...

Are you fed up of fraudsters? Keep reading! Tarian, which means “Shield” in Welsh, is the Regional Organised Crime Unit (ROCU) established in 2003 by the three Southern Wales Police...

We are pleased to share the latest activity from the Hate Hurts Wales campaign. This year’s focus is on positioning Victim Support as a judgment-free organisation for individuals impacted by...

Get Active with Let’s Go Powys!   A new initiative, Let’s Go Powys/Amdani Powys, has launched to help residents across Powys embrace a more active lifestyle. This pioneering project offers...

The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) in Machynlleth is excited to offer fully funded Carbon Literacy Certified courses for businesses, community groups, town and community councils, social enterprises, and other...

The NHS across the UK, and locally in Powys, faces a number of challenges to maintain quality, safety, outcomes and financial sustainability for patients and communities. Waiting times for planned...

Improvement Cymru is calling for feedback from children and young people with learning disabilities, as well as their caregivers, on their future health and wellbeing aspirations. The organisation aims to...

The Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) has released a pivotal new report emphasizing the essential contributions of the voluntary sector to health and social care in Wales. The report,...

An update from Stephen Harrhy, Director of Commissioning Ambulance and 111: Dear Stakeholders, Following the completion of the Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Services (EMRTS) Service Review, I want to...

Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID) hearing aid user support service is funded by Powys Local Health Board and enables people to make the most of their hearing aids...

Are you passionate about community engagement, sustainable transport, and the beautiful Heart of Wales Line? The Heart of Wales Line Community Rail Partnership is seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual...

Time to Talk Public Health: May 2024 Survey Findings  SPACE Time to Talk Public Health is a nationally representative panel of residents across Wales established by Public Health Wales to...

Powys Public Service Board is made up of representatives of the local public and voluntary sector organisations. The Third Sector representatives are PAVO Chair Jamie Burt and CEO Clair Swales....

Families with lower incomes who qualify for certain benefits can apply for a School Essentials Grant: £125 per learner £200 for learners entering year 7 (to help with increased costs...

Passionate about driving health and care innovation? Dive into the Think B.I.G! (Bright Ideas Group) Community of Practice (CoP) – open to all staff across Powys, including Powys Teaching Health...

A new eLearning initiative has been launched to delve into crucial aspects outlined in the Dementia ‘Good Work’ Framework. This comprehensive module addresses fundamental topics including the nature of dementia,...

Earlier this month Dawn Bowden MS, Minister for Social Care launched the Social care workforce delivery plan 2024 to 2027.   The delivery plan sets out the social care actions for A Healthier Wales: Our Workforce Strategy for Health and Social Care to 2027, which was launched in...

Manage Your Money with Confidence Would you like to feel more confident managing your money? Enrol on a free online course with The Family Place Foundation and discover how small...

Versus Arthritis is pleased to launch a new initiative to support Welsh speakers affected by arthritis with the introduction of an Online Welsh Language Support Group. This group will convene...

The “Beyond Essentials: Community Responses to the Cost-of-Living Crisis” report is now available. Conducted by Rosie Cribb and Graham Davies, this new research examines how community organizations are responding to...

A report released last month by the British Youth Council highlights the negative impacts the cost-of-living crisis is having on young people, including on their physical and mental health. Clair...

In a report released last week, the Bevan Commission considered the touch points between statutory and third sectors and the potential for more effective collaboration to achieve health and care...