Health & Wellbeing Bytes

Community Conversations: ‘What Matters’ to Llanidloes?
Join us at the Town Council’s Autumn Fayre for a Community Conversation about ‘What Matters’ to Llanidloes When and where? Saturday 13th September, 10:00 – 16:00 Community Centre, Mount Lane,...
28/08/2025
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Healthy Working Wales Newsletter August 2025
Our monthly newsletter provides regular updates from the HWW team, including workplace health and wellbeing news and links to upcoming campaigns and events. Read the latest edition here; https://healthyworking.wales/newsletter/august-2025/
21/08/2025
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MS Community Connections Newsletter Summer 2025
Here is our very first Community Connections Newsletter, packed with updates, real stories, and upcoming events supporting people affected by MS across Wales & the South West.   Community Connections...
21/08/2025
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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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Ashfield Howey Enterprise Community Land Trust Open Evening 29/08/2025
OPEN EVENING – FRIDAY AUGUST 29 TH From 5pm Self-guided tours of the site A childrens’ nature corner and trail Table top sale BBQ and refreshments Some Ashfield history Come...
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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Care & Repair Summer Newsletter
Care & Repair helps older homeowners and private tenants to live independently in safe, warm, and accessible homes. Read their Summer Newsletter here Summer Newsletter 2025 – FINAL
16/07/2025
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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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Welsh Government – Funding for Homelessness Information and Advice Services in Wales
Delivery of homelessness information and advice services in Wales  This is to notify you that the Welsh Government has made grant funding of just over £1.4million per year available for...
03/07/2025
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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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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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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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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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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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5k your way Brecon
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
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Become a Bowel Cancer Awareness Champion
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
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Free Toys Available – Perfect for Charities or Families!
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
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Mid & North Powys Mind – Spring Newsletter
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
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Health and Care Project newsletter
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
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What is the role of Artificial Intelligence in lung cancer diagnosis? Find out in Bevan Commission’s February Bulletin
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
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Age Cymru’s ground breaking toolkit created to support the wellbeing of older care home residents
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
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Llais’ Impact Report
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
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Statement on recent social media attacks on Welsh Refugee Council
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
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A Day in the Life of Sarah at Care & Repair
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
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Highlights from the Newtown Locality Network Meeting
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
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New Toolkit Launch: Evaluating Policies to Tackle Obesity
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
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Impact of Winter Fuel Payment Means Testing on Older People in Wales
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...
03/09/2024
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Combat Fraud with Tarian
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...
20/08/2024
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Hate Hurts Wales Victim Support Campaign
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...
20/08/2024
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