Health and Wellbeing

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...

MiDAS 30th Celebrations Awards 2024! Do you know a MiDAS trained driver who you would like to nominate?  Please click HERE for more information and to nominate your MiDAS driver...

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...

We are excited to announce our upcoming Roadshow at The Corn Exchange, 42 Broad Street, Welshpool on Tuesday 13th August 2024 (drop in between 10.30-2pm – free of charge). The following organisations will...

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...

Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn has launched a public consultation for the 2025-2029 Police and Crime Plan. This initiative aims to engage the community in shaping local policing...

This project aims to explore how unpaid carers and professionals can collaborate to enhance access to care in Powys using the new Welsh Carer’s Charter.   This presents a valuable...

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,...

Discover a range of engaging and fun-filled activities for all ages provided by Create Play CIC. These sessions are designed to promote creativity, physical activity, and community bonding. Best of...

In March 2019, the National Commissioning Board introduced crucial guidelines aimed at enhancing the lives of people with learning disabilities. The document, titled “Commissioning Accommodation and Support for a Good...

Powys Advocates work diligently to assist individuals grappling with fuel poverty across North, Mid, and South Powys. Fuel poverty, defined as households spending more than 10% of their income on...

 Share your views on the future approach to NHS Audiology in Wales at an online session. Welsh Government is seeking the views of patients, carers, public sector service providers and patient representative groups who access or...

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...

Join the Woodland Wildlife and Wellbeing Workshops hosted by Wild Skills Wild Spaces this July and August at Dolforwyn woods nature reserve near Abermule. Delve into the diverse ecosystem of...

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...

Join the upcoming Carers Awareness training sessions provided by Credu, conducted online via Zoom. Dates and Times: 12 November 2024, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 19 February 2025, 2:00 pm...

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...

Have your say on the Welsh Government’s strategic vision for culture in Wales over the next six years. This document outlines key priorities aimed at enhancing cultural diversity, participation, and...

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...

There are places available for a free training session on Personal Care, offered to both paid and unpaid carers. To Book a Place: Please email: practice.development@powys.gov.uk Training Provided By: Keith...

Discover valuable support and training opportunities with Carers Wales this summer! Throughout June and July 2024, Carers Wales is proud to offer a series of free online sessions tailored to...

Cooking Counts is a free course funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, aimed at enhancing numeracy skills through practical cooking sessions across Powys. Course Details: Duration: Six-week course with...

Led by Keith Jones, this training opportunity is tailored for social care professionals seeking to refine their skills in maintaining appropriate boundaries with service users. Participants will engage in interactive...

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...