Third Sector Health Powys

This 2 hour group session is informative, relaxed, fun and delivered by the iCAN Cancer Rehabilitation Team  if you would like to attend, please contact Lifestyle.physio@nhs.net 07746 462456

Dementia UK is offering free, confidential clinic appointments with a specialist dementia nurse, known as an Admiral Nurse – coming to a local branch soon at Nationwide NEWTOWN, POWYS  on...

Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in Wales, but it is treatable and curable when detected early. In fact, nearly everyone diagnosed at an early stage survives. Our credit card-sized leaflet provides a...

Age Cymru Powys has announced the launch of Catrefi Cynnes Plus, a two-year energy support service designed to make it easy for Powys residents aged 65+ to cut their energy...

Suicide bereavement is often called “grief with the volume turned up”, accompanied by intense shame, guilt and social withdrawal. Many feel they can’t talk openly about their loss, fearing judgement...

The HOPE team will once again be hosting the Welsh adult advocacy Sector “Big Events” over two weeks during October and November 2025. These events will provide learning and development...

Clair Swales, PAVO CEO is pleased to share this snapshot of PAVO’s work and impact from October 2024 to March 2025 with you.  Clair said: “As the local County Voluntary...

Online information sessions

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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,...

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...

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...

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...