Health and Wellbeing

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

July – September 2025 Powys Smoke-free Newsletter – Issue 4 English  

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...

Annual Report 2024 / 2025

Annual Report 2024 /2025  

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...

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,...

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...

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...

 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...

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...

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...

The final report from the Bevan Commission’s ‘Let’s Not Waste’ programme is now available. This two-year initiative, supported by the Welsh Government, built on the findings of What a Waste!,...

The first phase of a new multi-agency health and wellbeing campus in Newtown could become a reality by Spring 2028 if a new funding bid to Welsh Government is successful....

Talking is important because spotting cancer early saves lives. A Cancer Champion is someone who encourages and empowers people  in their community to take up cancer screening, spot the early...

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...

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...

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...