Health and Wellbeing

WCVA Health and Social Care Winter Newsletter
Please see the link for the latest Health and Social Care Project Update Newsletter
04/12/2025
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Cardiff Health and Wellbeing Day for anyone affected by ovarian cancer
Join Ovacome, the ovarian cancer support charity, for a day of expert talks and wellbeing workshops for anyone affected by ovarian cancer. Friday 23 Jan 2026 Find out more here...
03/12/2025
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WAHWN December Newsletter
Welcome to the WAHWN newsletter, Newsletter where you can find the latest News, Resources, Opportunities, Blogs, and Links to member content.  
03/12/2025
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Free ARA Training Online 10th December
This workshop is open to all and is part of Ara’s work with the Armed Forces Gambling Support Network. Research indicates that veterans are 8 times more likely to experience...
03/12/2025
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Alzheimer’s Society Welsh Language Dementia Support Services
Alzheimer’s Society are working on a project that is exploring the cultural and linguistic needs of Welsh speaking people affected by dementia, with the aim of improving access to Welsh...
03/12/2025
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BCT New Manifesto – Thriving Welsh Communities
Community groups play a vital role in supporting wellbeing, tackling inequality, building community cohesion and strengthening local economies. Yet, they often operate in a policy environment that offers limited support...
03/12/2025
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Bumps & Babies Christmas sessions
For info on the Knighton and Presteigne Christmas Bumps and Babies Group sessions please see the following link
03/12/2025
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What’s on this month at Centre Celf Llandrindod
December Arts and Community Newsletter info, please see link below link
03/12/2025
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How sector health and care services can save public money
Report: sector health and care services can save public money
03/12/2025
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An invitation to join the Mid and West Wales Regional Advice Network
Regional Advice Networks (RANs)  bring together social welfare information and advice providers, planners, funders and stakeholders from across the region. They aim to facilitate access to justice, tackle poverty, inequality and...
03/12/2025
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Understanding Human Rights in Wales webinar
Join us on Human Rights Day, 10 December, for an online information / mini-training and question and answer session on Understanding Human Rights in Wales. The session will cover: The...
03/12/2025
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Women’s Health Hub Powys
The Welsh Government’s Women’s Health Plan sets out a vision to close the gender‑health gap and make services more joined‑up, accessible, and effective. A key part of this vision is the creation...
03/12/2025
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Have your say: Welsh Government consultation on the Local Growth Fund
The Welsh Government is developing a three-year investment plan that will be delivered through the new Local Growth Fund. This fund will replace the Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) in Wales....
21/11/2025
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Upcoming DBS Wales Workshops
These sessions are designed to provide practical guidance on DBS processes, eligibility, and best practices for safeguarding. You may already be registered for one of these events, but here is...
21/11/2025
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Creative Creatures Home Ed Art Workshop series Llanfyllin
Creative Creatures | Creaduriaid Creadigol – Home ed Art Project | Prosiect Celf Addysg Gartref Monthly workshops for young people aged 10–16 |  Gweithdai misol i bobl ifanc 10–16 oed Come along to | Dewch...
20/11/2025
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Christmas Hamper / Santa Appeal for Care Leavers in Powys
Christmas Hamper appeal Join in again this year to send a Christmas gift to our young care leavers in need across Powys. Care leavers are young people aged 18 to...
20/11/2025
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What do you, your colleagues, friends and family know about Shared Lives Powys?
Shared Lives is a unique way of supporting people in the community. What do you, your colleagues, friends, and family know about Shared Lives Powys?  You can work while being...
20/11/2025
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RNID Volunteer roles and opportunities in Powys
Make a difference this year, volunteer with RNID and support people in your area who are deaf have hearing loss or tinnitus Search the latest volunteering roles in and around...
20/11/2025
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Free Community Support & Advice from Severn Wye Energy
Is it difficult to pay your energy bills? Are you warm enough at home? FREE SUPPORT INCLUDING  Fuel debt support  Carbon monoxide advice  Advice on Priority Services Register   Energy efficiency...
20/11/2025
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Your Health Services – Community Drop-ins accross Powys
Powys Teaching Health Board is inviting Powys residents to a series of 13 community drop-in events as part of its Better Together programme. The “Your Health Services” drop-in events are taking place between November and February, beginning in Brecon...
20/11/2025
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Arthritis UK’s next Online Information Session: Falls Prevention
Wednesday – 10th December 2025 Online via Teams 12pm – 1pm Arthritis UK welcomes you to join them for a talk on Falls Prevention. There will be an opportunity for...
20/11/2025
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Strictly Parkinson’s gentle movement and social group Builth Wells
Join in for gentle movement with an experienced tutor. Enjoy a chat and a cuppa. Open to all who have Parkinson’s and their partners/carers Thursdays 10.30 – 12.00 During term...
20/11/2025
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Free period products for women and girls across Powys
Funded by the Welsh Government, Powys County Council are working to promote period dignity. To support girls and women of all ages, Powys Children’s Commissioning is offering a free home...
20/11/2025
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Find Your Volunteer Role Webinar Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Commissioner
Are you looking for volunteer opportunities in the Dyfed-Powys area? The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner offers a wide range of volunteer opportunities, working alongside Dyfed-Powys Police and...
20/11/2025
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Age Well Partnership – Exploring Digital Ageism
  A new report published by the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales has highlighted the significant issues and barriers faced by older people due to the growing issue of ‘digital...
20/11/2025
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Health and Social Care Climate Emergency National Programme
Share and celebrate your sustainability best practice and case studies across Health and Social Care in Wales Read more in the newsletter link below https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKWALES/bulletins/3fa4632
20/11/2025
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Dangos Free Online Courses – Showing people ways to help others
Thousands of people in Wales need the help that a bit of extra money could give them. A bit more heating, or food. Less need to borrow money from expensive...
20/11/2025
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Introduction to Arthritis – a FREE in person information & support talk
Thursday 11th December 2pm-4.30pm Plas Dolerw, Newtown SY16 2EH One in six of us in the UK has arthritis – yet for a condition affecting so many, it’s still poorly understood....
07/11/2025
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The Bracken Trust November Activities 2025
Powys Cancer Support For more information about our activities or you would like to attend one of the Hubs, please speak to one of the nurses in person or on...
06/11/2025
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Living Well with MS UK Virtual Support Events
Please see the below for a full list of upcoming virtual FREE online support events Monthly Information Webinars and themed group sessions from the MS Society Living Well Team https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/living-well-with-ms-uk-2802569...
06/11/2025
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Age Cymru Powys – Winter Newsletter
Please find below the latest newsletter from Age Cymru Powys with lots of local information and advice plus upcoming opportunities ACP Newsletter Winter 25-26
06/11/2025
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Carers Wales Online Sessions: Me Time/ Sesiynau Ar-lein Gofalwyr Cymru: Amser i Fi
Free online training, wellbeing, and information sessions, all designed specifically for unpaid carers. These sessions are free to access, for full details and to book a place, please visit our...
06/11/2025
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FREE Seasonal and Budget cooking sessions at Ashfield Howey Enterprise this December 
To be held in the newly refurbished Ashfield Community  Catering Kitchen in Howey with Suzanne Davies “Colourful Veg for seasonal cooking “ Wed Dec 3rd 10-30 till 1-30 “Seasonal puds...
06/11/2025
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PTHB Flu Vaccination campaign
Nearly a million people in Wales get vaccinated every year to protect themselves and their loved ones against flu. The vaccine is a safe and effective way of protecting you...
06/11/2025
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Community Partnership Opportunity – Christmas Together 2025 (Newtown AFC)
A community initiative is running throughout December that connects local schools, care homes, and community partners through football and creativity.  Included in the programme is, – Free school sessions in...
06/11/2025
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5k Your Way – Builth, Brecon, Newtown
WHO’S IT FOR? Anyone impacted by cancer is welcome to join a 5k Your Way group. Everyone is welcome. It’s free! WHEN IS IT? Groups meet on the last Saturday...
30/10/2025
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iCan Lifestyle Cancer rehabilitation programme Newtown
iCan is a free cancer rehabilitation programme (supported by Lingen Davies) https://icanlifestyle.com/ican/  designed to support people in their journey to regain and maintain living well with and beyond cancer. For...
30/10/2025
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Care & Repair Winter Warm Packs Offer
Care & Repair in Powys has a number of Winter Warm packs provided by our partners Wales & West Utilities available free of charge for older people in Powys. Each pack contains...
30/10/2025
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Wales Broadcast Archive offering Free facilitated sessions in Newtown and surround
 Call-Out to Groups in Wrexham, Ruthin & Newtown! Discover the Wales Broadcast Archive – Your Stories, Your History, Your Voice. Inviting community groups around Wrexham, Ruthin and Newtown to explore...
30/10/2025
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Introducing Our New Social Prescribers
We’re delighted to introduce our new Social Prescribers: Ceri Williams – North Powys Lynda Rogers – Mid Powys Helen Quinlan – South Powys Our Social Prescribers offer person-centred support, helping...
28/10/2025
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What matters to you? Have your say at a Community Conversation near you
We’re inviting local people to help shape the future of their communities by taking part in our Community Conversations. These events give Powys residents the chance to share what matters...
27/10/2025
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Powys Teaching Health Board NHS Wales Health information
Including information on how to protect yourself and others this Winter. Please see link below Winter Bulletin And also the following page for updates on the Flu vaccination campaign 2025/26...
17/10/2025
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Neuro Cafe – on the Road across South Powys October to December
Please join the MS Society at the locations listed below Come and meet others for a coffee and chat in an informal, relaxing environment. Open to everyone with a neurological...
16/10/2025
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Putting the Welsh Government funding code of practice into action
Chris Buchan, lead for Welsh Government’s Third Sector Policy and Support team, outlines the steps being taking to ensure the updated funding code of practice is being used across Welsh...
15/10/2025
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What matters to you? Powys Community Conversations start next week
We are inviting local people to help shape the future of their communities through a series of Community Conversations.  The events will give Powys residents the chance to share what...
10/10/2025
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Consultations for the play and playwork sector
The Welsh Government is currently undertaking three consultations that are relevant to the play and playwork sector For more information and to share your views click here https://play.wales/news_category/consultations-for-the-play-and-playwork-sector/
02/10/2025
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Youth-led grant scheme empowers young people in Powys
Young people across Powys are taking the lead in shaping their communities through a youth-led grant scheme, funded by the Welsh Government and managed by Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations...
30/09/2025
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Community Conversations: Get Involved This October
This October, we’re hosting our first two Community Conversation events alongside a community fair.  Come and join a focus group to share your thoughts, explore what really matters to people,...
26/09/2025
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Unclaimed Child Trust Funds – Welsh Government Update
Child Trust Funds were introduced by the UK Government in 2005. Accounts were opened for almost 6 million children born in the UK between 1st September 2002 and 2nd January 2011. Welsh Government...
25/09/2025
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Hate Support Centre delivered by Victim Support
The Wales Hate Support Centre is delivered by Victim Support and are here to support anyone affected by hate crime or incidences. That’s not just victims, but their friends, family...
18/09/2025
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Powys Smoke Free Newsletter Autumn 2025
The Latest issue of PTHB Powys Smoke Free Newsletter is here; GILL’S Powys Smoke-free Newsletter – Issue 5 English (1)
18/09/2025
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Age well: Falls Prevention Service
Everyone, no matter their age, wants to live longer and stay healthy as they get older. Instead of just focusing on getting older, we should aim for “healthy aging.” This...
17/09/2025
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Bowel cancer awareness: new language materials
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...
07/09/2025
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How to access NHS Dental services for routine treatment in Powys
You can apply for an NHS dental place online using the Dental Access Portal if: You have not had routine NHS dental treatment in Wales in the past four years (Your...
07/09/2025
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Community Conversations: Get involved this September
We’ll be out and about across Powys this month. Here’s where you can find us: 6th September – Sennybridge Show, Dickson’s Field, LD3 8TW 13th September, 10:00–16:00 – Llanidloes Autumn...
05/09/2025
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Talgarth food share launches
Talgarth Food Share launches on 9th September, bringing the community together to tackle food waste by collecting surplus food from local businesses and sharing it with residents. The project will...
05/09/2025
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Age Cymru Powys Free Home Energy Check
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...
03/09/2025
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MS Cymru Carers support – Breathing Space Project
The Breathing Space Project provides short breaks for unpaid carers in Wales. You can attend short breaks by yourself or bring along the person you care for and or family...
21/08/2025
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FREE Carers Wellness Taster Sessions across Powys
Age Cymru Powys is working in collaboration with Carers Trust Wales and Credu to offer several Carers Wellness Taster Sessions to be held across Powys this Autumn/Winter.  These free sessions...
20/08/2025
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Coed Lleol Awyr Iach – Launch Outdoor Health Service in the Biosffer Dyfi
Looking to boost your health and wellbeing outdoors? The Awyr Iach service will offer free year-long professionally led activities in nature for all ages, including woodland skills, cooking and foraging,...
20/08/2025
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The Outdoor Partnership Funded Training Courses for Young People
A series of courses running from August 2025 to March 2026 for Young Carers. For more info contact https://outdoorpartnership.co.uk/mid-wales All courses are for young carers aged 14-18 and support workers may...
07/08/2025
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Healthy Start Scheme
The Healthy Start scheme provides eligible families with a Healthy Start card which can be used to buy healthy foods. The card comes pre-loaded with 4 week’s funding, which is...
06/08/2025
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The Breastfeeding Welcome Scheme Update
The Breastfeeding Welcome scheme was launched one year ago in Powys and in the past year, over 320 venues and organisations have signed up to the scheme. The scheme offers...
06/08/2025
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Powys commits to ending HIV transmissions
Powys has officially joined the Fast Track Cities initiative, becoming the latest region in Wales to sign the Paris Declaration – committing to ending new HIV transmissions by 2030. The...
04/08/2025
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Health Board Approves Continuation of Temporary Service Changes
Powys Teaching Health Board has confirmed the continuation of temporary service changes introduced in December 2024, following a six-month evaluation. At its meeting on 30 July 2025, the Board considered...
01/08/2025
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Walks for Hope. Open to anyone bereaved by suicide
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...
01/08/2025
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Walks for Hope
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...
29/07/2025
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One year on – Farming Fit delivers hundreds of health checks across Powys
An award-winning initiative supporting the health and wellbeing of Powys’ rural communities has delivered over 760 health checks in its first year – resulting in 97 individuals being advised to...
28/07/2025
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MS Society Community Connections Project Supporting people with MS, their families, friends, and unpaid carers to feel more informed, connected, and confident.
How we can support you: Practical advice on money matters, energy efficiency, and the rising cost of living. Help with referrals to MS Society services, Citizens Advice, and local health...
16/07/2025
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Community Conversations: Shaping the Future of Powys Communities
From September onwards, we will be working across Powys as part of the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund programme – listening to local people and community groups to understand your...
14/07/2025
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Cervical Screening Awareness Week | Your questions answered
Cervical cancer screening is one of the best ways to protect yourself from cervical cancer — but 1 in 4 people don’t attend their appointment. Women and people with a...
04/07/2025
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Survey on the Impact of the Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales) Act 2015
This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales) Act 2015: a landmark piece of legislation of which the purpose is to...
04/07/2025
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Breast Screening – What to Expect
A new breast screening video ‘Breast Screening – What to Expect’ is available in Welsh, English and British Sign Language (BSL). The videos have been produced by Breast Test Wales, which is part of...
04/07/2025
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POWYS SMOKE-FREE NEWSLETTER – ISSUE 4
July – September 2025 Powys Smoke-free Newsletter – Issue 4 English  
03/07/2025
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Help Us Understand Bereavement Needs in Powys – Short Survey
As part of implementing the Powys Teaching Health Board Bereavement Framework, we are undertaking a local assessment of bereavement needs and service access, with a focus on rurality and inclusion of protected...
03/07/2025
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PAVO Impact Report: October 2024 – March 2025
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...
01/07/2025
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Fuel bank vouchers available Severn Wye
Welcome to our Powys energy advice newsletter Click here for more information: NEWSLETTER
16/06/2025
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Enable Your Team to Make a Real Difference – Free Financial Awareness Training
Do you, your staff, or your volunteers work directly with families, children, young people, older people, or those in need of care? Would you like them to feel more confident...
16/06/2025
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Welcome to your latest update from Digital Communities Wales
Hello and welcome to the latest Digital Communities Wales newsletter! Click here: NEWSLETTER
16/06/2025
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Community Connectors Annual Report
Annual Report 2024 / 2025
11/06/2025
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Powys Befriending Service Annual Report
Annual Report 2024 /2025  
11/06/2025
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RNID in Communities offer
The new `RNID in Communities offer’ is a talk delivered by RNID to raise awareness of the support they provide and information on living with hearing loss or Tinnitus, this...
06/06/2025
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Launch of new resource for workers
We’ve launched a guide for workers who are new to working in social care in Wales. Social care workers in Wales provide vital care and support to the people who...
06/06/2025
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Llais Report – Care Closer to Home
Many Powys residents are experiencing delays in being discharged from out-of-county hospitals despite being well enough to go home, due to delays such as waiting for home adaptations, care packages,...
29/05/2025
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Llais Report – Support for Unpaid Carers in Powys
Llais Powys has been working to better understand and support unpaid carers across Powys. Through engagement events, surveys, and direct discussions with carers, we have gathered valuable insights into the...
29/05/2025
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Parenting Strategy Consultation
Following on from a recent Parenting Strategy Consultation, we kindly ask for your assistance in completing a brief 2-minute survey. Your input is incredibly valuable to us as it will...
28/05/2025
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Live well Forum
 We are pleased to be able to share the following links to our Live Well forum www.haveyoursaypowys.wales/live-well-forum www.dweudeichdweudpowys.cymru/fforwm-byw-yn-dda It is also featured it on the main Have Your Say Powys...
28/05/2025
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NSPCC Listen up speak up campaign
This campaign gives you advice to help keep children safe. Small actions make a big difference. NSPCC are offering free, one-hour workshops to community groups, business and schools.
28/05/2025
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Versus Arthritis Online Info Sessions programme (Jun-Dec 2025)
Online information sessions
16/05/2025
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Easy access to expertise survey – EH Workstream
Easy access to expertise is crucial in ensuring that children, young people, and families receive the right support at the right time. By making specialist knowledge readily available—whether through direct...
16/05/2025
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Delivering Innovation in Social Care – DISC
The Role of Social Enterprise Organisations in Wales Researchers at Swansea University are looking for participants to take part in a research study exploring social enterprise organisation care provision for...
16/05/2025
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Funding granted – New outdoor health service for the people of the Dyfi Valley
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
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Upcoming Training with The DPJ Foundation
Free training sessions Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-dpj-foundation-32983967795
23/04/2025
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MS Society Neuro Café – Llandrindod Wells
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
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New Research, innovation and improvement skills resource
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
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DCW Roadshow – Supporting your communities to engage with the NHS Wales App
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
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Kings Trust Explore Programme
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
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Wellbeing Support for Parent Carers – Resources from Contact Cymru
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
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Free Training & Wellbeing Support for Powys Workplaces
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
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