Health & Wellbeing Bytes

Dementia UK Free clinics returning to Nationwide Newtown (Powys) – August 2026
If you care for someone who has dementia or live with the diagnosis yourself, you can book a free 45-minute face-to-face appointment with a dementia specialist Admiral Nurse for expert, tailored support, whatever your questions or...
17/07/2026
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Workplace Nature Wellbeing Calendar
Healthy Working Wales (HWW) is a free national programme that aims to improve health and prevent ill-health at work by supporting employers in Wales. In partnership with RSPB Cymru they...
17/07/2026
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Soothe, Explore, Restore with Willow Hopkins
A trio of workshops with Willow’s Wisdom 333 to navigate anxieties with self-soothing practices, instilling self-regulation, self-assurance, and intentional living. There’s three workshops to choose from all available on-line, or...
17/07/2026
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Lingen Davies Cancer Support CANCER CONVERSATIONS
Join for an information session that will give you tips on how to have helpful cancer conversations as well as providing useful signposting information. DATE: Thursday 30th July 2026 VENUE:...
03/07/2026
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Fruit Fly Collective Newsletter | Summer 2026
New Coaching Programmes, CPD Training for Your Team, and In-Person Days for Your Patients What’s running this autumn: Parenting with Cancer (universal) (evening and mornings) NEW pilot: Single/Solo Parenting with Cancer...
02/07/2026
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Arts Connection – Whats On, workshops and events this summer
Arts Connection Summer programme across North Powys is here – get your diary’s out as there is loads going on for everyone! See the link below for more info, https://artsconnection.org.uk/events/
01/07/2026
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Volunteer events with 9Trees across Powys
Upcoming Volunteer days across Powys with 9Trees can be found here https://www.9trees.org/our-events Each session is a chance to get hands-on, restore woodland habitats, boost biodiversity and wellbeing, and be part...
16/06/2026
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Farmers Aid App from RABI
FarmersAid is a long-term initiative from RABI designed to strengthen emergency preparedness across the farming community. The FarmersAid app is designed for use in high-stress situations and can be accessed...
08/06/2026
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More than a Lift – Hay Dial a Ride – Shopping Buddies
HAY DIAL-A-RIDE SHOPPING BUDDIES Do you need a helping hand with shopping? Book a seat on this assisted shopping service. The friendly, trained volunteers will accompany you and help with...
07/05/2026
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Walks For Wellbeing in Powys
Spending time outdoors, getting moving and sharing a simple conversation can have a powerful impact on wellbeing. Across Powys, local community walks are helping people boost their mood, reduce anxiety...
23/04/2026
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Coed Lleol Awyr Iach: Upcoming free local outdoor activities for health & wellbeing
This Spring and Summer Awyr Iach, the outdoor health service for the people of the Dyfi Valley is offering a wide range free weekly professionally led outdoor activities and volunteering...
22/04/2026
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WG funding £10 million to help Welsh communities cut energy bills
For more information see the following link press release
05/03/2026
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Free energy saving advice from Carers Trust and Energy Saving Trust
Carers Trust has teamed up with Energy Saving Trust to produce energy saving advice specifically for unpaid carers. The advice is in the form of interactive online modules. Carers can...
05/03/2026
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Breathe Studio opens at The Dance Centre Llandrindod
Breathe Studio has officially opened its doors at The Dance Centre, Llandrindod Wells, creating a welcoming new community space dedicated to movement, sound, and other wellbeing activities. Breathe Studio is...
19/02/2026
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Fast Track Powys
Fast Track Powys, officially launched at the Royal Welsh Show last summer, is part of the national Fast Track Cymru initiative to improve HIV awareness, reduce stigma, and increase access...
11/02/2026
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Listening Books – Membership to the Audio Book Service
Listening Books are a charity that provide an online audiobook lending service, available to anyone in the UK who finds that their illness, disability, learning or mental health condition affects...
04/02/2026
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Erwood Singers/ Cantorion Erwyd ; Singing for Fun
Have fun singing traditional folk songs, rounds and harmonies from around the world Two Tuesdays each month 2.00pm-4.00pm, in  Erwood Market Hall, LD2 3PQ  Dates for 2026: 20 January, 3...
22/01/2026
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FCA Firm Checker Launch – Help consumers avoid scams
To help fight financial crime, the FCA has launched Firm Checker, a tool to help consumers avoid scams. By using the tool and checking if a firm is authorised and has...
09/01/2026
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Powys energy advice newsletter Jan 2026
Including information on community-based energy advice — helping people stay safe, connected, and supported when they need it most Newsletter
08/01/2026
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Women’s Health Newsletter
Take a look at the first edition of the Welsh Government Women’s Health newsletter dedicated to sharing updates and progress on women’s health policy and services across Wales. Newsletter
18/12/2025
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Powys energy advice newsletter – Fuel Vouchers and emergency funding
Fuel vouchers are available for individuals and families who cannot afford to top up their prepayment meters, we can also help those not connected to mains gas, or those relying...
18/12/2025
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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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