Third Sector Health Powys News

Severn Wye Powys Advocates April Newsletter

April Drop-in Centres

Top tips for influencing government policy

Former First Minister, Mark Drakeford kicked off his new backbench role by offering top tips to civil society on how to influence Government policy

New: Money MOT

Free support to help people aged 50 and over in Powys master their finances

 

WCVA Health and Social Care Newsletter

Health and Care News for the Voluntary Sector in Wales - March 2024

Care and Repair in Powys Spring Newsletter

All the latest from Care and Repair in Powys

New Wild Skills Wild Spaces Adult Ecotherapy Sessions

The Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust Wild Skills Wild Spaces project are now offering adult ecotherapy sessions to anyone aged 18 or over

Research will examine contribution of volunteers to social care

Social Care Wales is carrying out a study to better understand the social care volunteering landscape in Wales

Veterans Mobility Fund now open

The Veterans Mobility Fund is now open for veterans who have acquired injuries whilst serving in the UK military and require mobility support

‘A hidden crisis': Older People and deprivation of liberty in care homes

Age UK report finds the system for protecting the fundamental right to liberty of older people with diminished capacity - many of them in care homes -...

Pre/Rehabilitation Programme for Cancer Patients with iCan

New in-person programme of Newtown sessions coming up in April

Access Denied: Older people’s experiences of digital exclusion in Wales

Older People's Commissioner for Wales warns increased use of digital technology puts older people at risk of social exclusion

New Baring Foundation Funding

Baring Foundation have announced a new open round of funding for arts organisations who would like to develop new participatory arts opportunities for...

Severn Wye Powys Advocates March Newsletter

March drop-in centres

Upcoming Making Well events

The Fathom Trust are running a series of eight-week 'green prescribing' programmes

Free Cooking Classes and Gardening Workshops

During March Rekindle are holding two gardening and two cooking workshops for anyone aged 18 - 25

Supporting people to build resilience

Citizens Advice Powys publish impact report for the period April to December 2023

In Work Support Service - Mind in Powys

Free mental and physical health support

Spring Renewal: Empowering Older People with Wellness and Wellbeing

Upcoming wellness event in Brecon

Severn Wye Powys Advocates February Newsletter

February drop-in centres

Statement from the Third Sector Partnership Council

Third Sector Partnership Council representatives have released a joint statement following the announcement of Welsh Government’s draft budget

Care and Repair in Powys

Winter Newsletter

UK Shared Prosperity Fund (Levelling Up)

£420k awarded to 17 organisations to ‘make a difference’

Welsh Small Charities Forum

Commissioning Best Practice Recommendations

Latest Update from Severn Wye

Powys Advocates Partner Newsletter

Empowering volunteers living with disabilities

An update from Accessibility Powys

Age Cymru Powys

Winter Newsletter

Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV)

See attched presentation for capital funding information.

State of Caring in Wales

A message from Carers Wales.

New telephone number

A message from Cruse Bereavement Support

PAVO Health & Wellbeing Network

PAVO is relaunching the Health & Wellbeing Network for Powys Third Sector.

Care after the death of a child

A message from Hope House.

Does your Charity require an Independent Examination?

A message from Cymryd Rhan.

In-Work Support Service

A message from Mid & North Powys Mind.

Live Well Forum

Do you have experience of care and support services for 18 – 65 year olds in Powys?

Evaluation of a website for the glossary of terms for social prescribing: An online forum

The diversity and ambiguity of the terminology used in social prescribing creates barriers to engagement and makes it hard for professionals and the...

Volunteering with Llais

Our primary aim is to be the voice of the residents of Powys with regards to Health and Social Care. Success for us would most probably be having...

Age Cymru Powys

Newsletter

Age Cymru Trustee Recruitment

We're looking for two trustees to join our passionate and dedicated board.

Bannau Bryncheiniog

New improved facilities for people with mobility issues at out Visitors Centre

Research in Practice - the use of digital technologies in Social Work

Research in Practice has published three videos on the use of digital technologies in social work. The videos cover: the implications for children and...

Cancer Champions Newsletter.

Powys has it's first Cancer Champions!

The DPJ Foundation invites you to heat up the ‘barbie’ to combat rural isolation.

Summer may be a busy time for many, but if anyone needs a good excuse to light up the barbecue, this year mental health charity The DPJ Foundation is...

Bridging the gap between young men in farming and football clubs across Wales.

Bridging the gap between young men in farming and football clubs across Wales.

Charities’ work for Older Carers continues.

Are you looking after someone? If you are, you’re not alone. Around 3 in 5 of us will be carers at some point in our lives.

Good News from The Outdoor Partnership.

The Outdoor Partnership has had cause to celebrate for participants in two adventure programmes in Mid Wales thanks to the NRW-funded Opening Doors to...

Get Active for positive mental health!

There is plenty of evidence that getting active is beneficial to your mental health. The Mental Health Foundation and Mind have both written...

CEO Connecting.

We're delighted to share our Summer edition of our 'CEO Connecting,' newsletter from our Chief Executive Officer, Clair Swales.

Great news for Celf o Gwmpas.

We're delighted to be able to share that Celf O Gwmpass have secured significant funding to further their great work supporting health and wellbeing...

New Health Promotion Officer - North Powys.

PAVO are delighted to announce that Chris Roberts has successfully been appointed and is now in role as our new Health Promotion Officer.

Are you ready for winter?

Summer may seem a strange time to be thinking about the cold, but older Powys residents can stay ahead of the chill by booking in their FREE Home...

Nominate an organisation for a Health and Wellbeing Award at this year’s Welsh Charity Awards.

The Welsh Charity Awards are back! The awards, organised by WCVA, recognise and celebrate the fantastic contribution charities, community groups,...

Take A Load Off.

A safe space to pop your feet up, offload, and have a chat.

Powys Dementia Conference.

A recent cross sector conference looked at services available for people in Powys and how we can all work together to offer what matters most. Find...

Bracken Trust - Drop in session.

A drop in session for people in Llanwrtyd Wells for people living with or looking for support with Cancer.

Carers Wales Summer Newsletter.

The unrelenting nature of caring, especially at a time of the continuing cost of living crisis, continues to be at the forefront

of minds at Carers...

Understanding Foundational Economy Principles half-day workshops.

Are you finding it challenging to incorporate concepts like the Welsh Future Generations Act, Foundational Economy, community Wealth Building,...

Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 - theme of Anxiety.

Andy, from North Powys, tells us about his experiences of anxiety - and shares tips which help him cope in his day-to-day life, on our PAVO Mental...

Cancer and your Mental Health.

If you are living with cancer or supporting a loved one with cancer you will understand how the stress of cancer and its treatment can affect you and...

Funded Hill walking programme in Llandrindod Wells

The Outdoor Partnership is pleased to announce the launch of 2 new intervention programmes in Llandrindod Wells, following on from the success of the...

Countering Hateful Extremism Week (CHEW) 1-5 May 2023

Countering Hateful Extremism Week (CHEW) takes place between 1st and 5th May 2023.

Ripple Effect Residential Opportunity.

The Cares Family is inviting community change makers and small community organisations to apply for the Ripple Effect Residential opportunity, their...

Workforce Wellbeing Project.

The Workforce Wellbeing Program is available for employers, HR and business owners with the aim of helping employers to support their staff or...

Empowering older people to live safely.

Older women and men can experience the same forms of abuse as younger people but it may go unrecognised. Support is available to help people build...

Testicular Cancer Awareness Month - Having the balls to talk.

Testicular Cancer is the leading cancer in men 15-44. Monthly self-exams and early detection are key!

Jointly: A new app for carers.

Tech support for unpaid carers to keep on top of their caring responsibilities.

Powys Energy Advocacy – When and How to Refer a Client for Advocacy Support .

The Powys Energy Advocacy project supports people in Powys, who are facing barriers to their energy or are unable to resolve energy issues themselves.

PAVO announce Clair Swales as CEO

PAVO (Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations), the County Voluntary Council for Powys, is pleased to announce that Clair Swales has been...

CEO Connecting.

We're delighted to share our Spring edition of our 'CEO Connecting,' newsletter from our interim Chief Executive Officer, Clair Swales.

Service update from Cyfle Cymru.

The latest news and updates from Cyfle Cymru.

Macular Society Regional Newsletter South Wales

Please see attached the Macular Society Regional Newsletter for South Wales in English and Welsh.

Cyfle Cymru Service Update.

The latest news and updates from Cyfle Cymru, a third sector organisation in partnership with Kaleidoscope, Barod and overseen by Adferiad Recovery.

Powys Community Health Council.

The latest newsletter from our Community Health Council in Powys.

Transport for Wales confidence to travel.

Transport for Wales is looking to support the Welsh Government’s ‘Connected Communities’ Strategy through collaborative working with community related...

Versus Arthritis Information Session - Fibromyalgia - 28th February 2023

An invitation to join Cymru Versus Arthritis for a free information session on Fibromyalgia.

LGBTQ+ Inclusion Workshop.

An informative workshop for professionals.

BATTLE SCARS FREE WEBINARS FEBRUARY & MARCH 2023.

Battle Scars is excited to announce two FREE Webinars.

Free Hill Walking programme in Newtown - February-April 2023.

The Outdoor Partnership is pleased to announce the launch of 2 new intervention programmes in Newtown

Did you care for someone living with dementia during COVID-19?

Researchers at Swansea University are looking for participants who are over 18 and provide regular care for someone living with dementia to take part...

Dip into Reading.

Welsh libraries are teaming up with The Reading Agency to promote the link between regular reading and better health and wellbeing as part of the...

BATTLE SCARS Support and Training for Self-harm and Eating Disorders.

Supporting people of any age and gender with self harm and eating disorders.

DPJ Foundation - 5 years of helping Welsh farmers to “Share the Load”

The DPJ Foundation celebrates 5 years of helping Welsh farmers to “Share the Load”.

Beating the Winter Blues.

Top tips from Montgomery Wildlife Trust.

Moving & Meeting with Glanio Collective.

Are you a dancer or movement artist based in or near Machynlleth?

Welsh Refugee Council.

Welsh Refugee Council can help with integrating people into Wales, offering advice, advocacy, legal help, and support with many issues.

Powys Dementia Network.

Our next dementia network will be a face to face dementia fayre in Rhayader on 24th January from 10.30.

Improving the Cancer Journey in Powys.

Around 1000 Powys residents are diagnosed with cancer each year in Powys. Find out more about how the Improving Cancer Journey in Powys can support...

Amser - Short Breaks Funding Programme.

Carers Trust Wales is delighted to announce that they will be launching a new national short breaks funding programme called Amser, which aims to...

Forget-me-not Chorus - service update.

The Forget-Me-Not chorus has recently updated their Zoom session times for people living with, and alongside dementia.

Macular Society Regional Newsletter South Wales (Welsh and English)

Sharing the latest Macular Society Regional Newsletter South Wales.

Health & Wellbeing Group Sessions with Eginiad.

Eginiad Cymru’s Bursary Scheme offers a range of professional and easily accessible therapy sessions to individuals who normally find such treatments...

Royal Voluntary Service - Stay Safe, Warm and Well guide

RVS are delivering advice on how to stay safe, warm and well during the winter months, we will be helping vulnerable people to prepare by giving...

Mid Wales Volunteers Newsletter - Age Cymru

Attached is the Mid Wales Newsletter for the HOPE Advocacy project.

New Support Group for people bereaved by suicide.

A new support group in the north of the county facilitated by Mid & North Powys Mind and Ponthafren.

Briefing: Pension Credit - Action needed so older people don’t miss out.

Please find attached a briefing from the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales, which highlights why it’s crucial to increase Pension Credit uptake in...

Mamwlad project in Powys

The Mamwlad project helps Farmers, farmworkers and those with a connection to the farming community over 50 who are facing daily struggles to live...

Helping Our Homeless Wales Outreach Van - Newtown.

A new outreach service, offered weekly on Wednesdays from 2nd Nov. Providing support for people in crisis, not just those experiencing homelessness.

Art Therapy for Veterans with Radiate Arts

Radiate Arts are offering an online information session about Art Therapy service for veterans.

Warm Homes - Free Home Energy Checks for over-65s

This winter Age Cymru Powys will again be offering ‘Free Home Energy’ Visits under the Warm Homes scheme.

Armed Forces Covenant Spouse Development Opportunity.

The Armed Forces Covenant have up to 15 places available for an online AF Spouse Development programme.

 

ArtBeat Brecon - Community Engagement through music.

‘Artbeat Brecon is a new initiative, funded by the UK Community Renewal Fund which aims to provide workshops and training for

anybody interested in...

Working on Wellbeing (Wales) Project)

Legacy in the Community, along with a number of other partners including the national charity Scope deliver a Welsh Government funded project called...

Appointment of Interim Chief Executive Officer.

Following the internal recruitment process, I am pleased to announce Clair Swales as our new Interim CEO following Carl’s departure.

Show your support for World Mental Health Day and Ag Mental Health week.

The 10th October is World Mental Health Day, and it also marks the start of Agriculture Mental Health Week (October 10th – 16th), a global week...

Migrants Rights & Public Services training.

Settled is a UK charity originally set up to help EU citizens in the UK secure their settled or pre-settled status following Brexit, and to access...

Stroke Association - Support with the rising cost of living

If you’ve had a stroke, you may be able to get help with the rising cost of living. You may not have needed support before, but the Stroke Association...

Powys Older People's Forum.

The Powys Older People's Forum are in the process of a recruitment drive to gain older people representatives from all over Powys to gain the views on...

National Exercise Referral Scheme.

On Wednesday 12 October 2022 Cymru Versus Arthritis will be delivering the National Exercise Referral Scheme Information Session (NERS) (postponed...

Announcement of PAVO CEO Carl Cooper leaving PAVO.

It has been announced today that our chief executive, Carl Cooper, will be leaving PAVO on 16th October to take up a new role as Chair of Powys...

Powys Third Sector Winter Pressures Summit.

Join PAVO on Tuesday 11th October to discuss how the third sector offer support with the expected winter pressures.

Have Your Say!

On developing a new national framework for Social Prescribing in Wales. Hosted by PAVO, facilitated by Liz Bickerton. Wednesday 28th September...

Macular Society Regional Newsletter September 2022.

Volunteer Newsletter September 2022.

Why are we Waiting?

Delays in social care report from Age Cymru launched.

Re-Balance Sessions for staff working in health and social care.

Staff working within the Powys Regional Partnership Board (health, social care and voluntary sector) can now access free one-to-one and group...

Oriel Davies Wellness Workshops.

An invitation to connect in nature to improve health and wellbeing.

Macular Society South Wales Regional Newsletter August 2022

A bumper packed newsletter for August from the South Wales Macular Society.

Young People & Hate in Wales.

In 2019 Victim Support were commissioned by Welsh Government to undertake a piece of research that captured conversations with children and young...

Running an outdoor nature based event?

Friends of Montgomery canal invite you to promote your event via their website.

EYST Summer Newsletter

All the latest news and information from Ethnic Youth Support Team Wales

FREE garden packs from Local Places for Nature.

Want to create a small community garden in your local area? Keep Wales Tidy are offering FREE community garden packs.

An Invitation to DMIP Summer Games!

DMIP in Powys are delighted to be able to invite you to their second year of Summer Games.

A Balanced Approach to Living Well in Powys.

We were really excited to meet up with Nikki Thomas-Roberts who told us all about the amazing Balance Programme, currently being offered to unpaid...

Latest News & Information from Carers UK.

With updates on carers week, support with cost of living costs and a chance to receive a free book!

Russia & Ukraine Hate Crime Support Available.

Victim Support have translated Hate Crime leaflets into Russian and Ukranian.

Victim Support’s Hate Crime Charter highly commended at awards ceremony.

July 14th 2022 – The charity Victim Support was highly commended for the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award at WalesOnline Diversity and...

Welsh Government want to hear what young people think of mental health services in Powys

If you have used mental health services in Powys you are invited to take part in research to gather your feedback on these services as part of the...

Artist Opportunity with Radiate Arts.

Radiate Arts CIC is looking for a visual artist to deliver creative workshops in mid-wales.

Macular Society Regional Newsletter.

The latest regional newsletter from the Macular Society.

Volunteer Opportunity at Oriel Davies Gallery.

Oriel Davies Gallery are looking for a volunteer to help with their community wellbeing weaving days at the gallery.

Powys Dementia Network, Thursday 7th July 2pm-4pm

We are looking forward to "Planning ahead" as part of the Powys Dementia Network.

Wellbeing in Green Places.

Check out these great courses in Newtown with the Oriel Davies Gallery.

Health & social care sessions at gofod3

gofod3 is a FREE event organised by WCVA, in collaboration with the voluntary sector.

Celebrating 10 Years of Calan DVS.

This year, South Wales based charity, Calan DVS is celebrating 10 years since in 2012.

Welsh Government consultation - a proposal to end the sale of engery drinks to children under 16

This consultation covers whether:

the ban of energy drinks should apply to children under 16

the ban be widened to consider other drinks typically...

Bowel Cancer UK - Support services available in Wales.

Following an increased interest and questions about bowel cancer and bowel screening, Bowel Cancer UK want everyone to be aware of support services...

New research from Carers Wales.

Carers Wales has released new research released last week which shows the rising pressures that unpaid carers are currently facing.

South Wales macular Society Regional Newsletter June 2022.

As majority of groups in Wales are resuming face-to-face meetings, The Macular Society have set up four weekly All Wales telephone calls to help those...

The Clock is Ticking on TimeScape Rhayader!

The builders have nearly finished, which means we can get in there and do the filling, sanding, painting, cleaning and weeding...and then install our...

Finding your way – A guide for anyone who is struggling to cope.

Following an unprecedented period of disruption and uncertainty, we know that many people have experienced trauma and poor mental health. The pandemic...

Ty Gobaith / Hope House - Support for Children & Families in Powys.

Tamsin Jones tells us about all the great support services offered by Hope House / Ty Gobaith childrens' hospice to children and families living in...

Wellbeing in Green Spaces - Where the Severn Smiles

A summer of free wellbeing workshops at the Oriel Davies Gallery Newtown.

Volunteers' Week starts tomorrow!

The first week in June marks the celebration of the 38th annual Volunteers’ week, giving us all the chance to say thanks to the army of volunteers...

Carers Week 2022 - Mon 6th - Fri 10th June.

Write to your MP today calling for a Recovery and Respite Plan for unpaid carers!

New Opportunities with Black Mountain College

Choose from Regenerative Horticulture or Sustainable Woodland Management: Coppicing and Greenwood Trades

Dementia Awareness Week Mon 16th - Fri 20th May.

It's Dementia Awareness week and a great opportunity to find out more about all the great support and services available in Powys.

A new Story: Imagine, Transform, Adapt

Explore what the era of climate breakdown means for you, brainstorm practical strategies for meaningful action in every sphere of your life.

Deaf Awareness Week 2nd – 8th May 2022

Royal National Institute for Deaf People, RNID, are a charity that supports people who are deaf, have hearing loss and tinnitus and we would like to...

Announcing a new name for the Wales Co-operative Centre.

The Wales Co-operative Centre has announced that it has changed its name to Cwmpas.

Invitation to 'Art for Well Being'

Alys Hardy, musician and aural artist in residence at Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, presents her first ever exhibition in Wales: Trwy’r Drych /...

Versus Arthritis Support Groups

Meetings are free and open to anyone with arthritis, a MSK or related condition e.g. fibromyalgia, lupus and gout.They provide an opportunity to share...

Carers Wales Manifesto 2022.

Local authorities have a massive impact on unpaid carers, and the people they look after and on 5 May Wales will go to the polls to elect the people...

Macular Society - News and updates.

All the latest news and updates from the Macular Society in Wales.

Versus Arthritis: Brecon support & activity groups.

Versus Arthritis have a new time & venue for their monthly Brecon support group and a NEW activity group.

Upcoming outdoor activity opportunities for women and non-binary people.

Great news events from the The Outdoor Partnership’s This Girls’ Adventure programme which aims to encourage more women and non-binary people into the...

RNID - Deaf Awareness Week.

There are around 12 million people who are deaf or have hearing loss which means that one in five adults in the UK is directly affected.

Living Well with Cymru Versus Arthritis

We had the pleasure of recently meeting Zoe and Deb from Cymru Versus Arthritis and wanted to learn more about living well with arthritis, a...

Wild Skills Wild Places.

A natural way to wellbeing.

The Royal British Legion - Admiral Nurse Service

The Legion works with Dementia UK to provide Admiral Nurse support - a service that supports their beneficiaries, which can be the carer or the person...

Get ready to sow, grow and share!

From 20 April – 20 May 2022, Food for Life Get Togethers are encouraging communities across the country to dig deep and sow the seeds of good food.

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.

Bowel cancer is the UK’s second biggest cancer killer. However it shouldn’t be because it is treatable and curable especially if diagnosed early.

Energy crisis: advice and support.

The energy price cap rise announcement will have caused worry in homes across Wales, with rising fuel bills and cost-of-living increases putting even...

Confidence Building for Veterans

A fun and inspiring opportunity to work alongside other veterans in the great outdoors.

Ty Cemaes - Services & Advice

Take a look at these great services with a range of support and advice available at Ty Cemaes this Springtime.

THINK - a new transport and health research network - is established in Wales.

Aberystwyth University is hosting THINK (Transport and Health integrated Knowledge research NetworK) funded by the Welsh Government through Health and...

Improving the Cancer Journey in Powys

If you or a loved one have recently had a cancer diagnosis we can offer you support , information and advice to address some of the concerns you might...

Together 4 Children and Young People Nyth/Nest event - Trusted Adults

Recording of the event for those who could not attend

Voluntary sector support for Ukraine

As the crisis in Ukraine intensifies, voluntary organisations and volunteers are rallying around to provide support. Here’s an overview of what’s...

Get free essential goods for your beneficiaries.

Giving World can help you to meet your clients needs by providing business surplus stock free of charge.

Versus Arthritis Hand Therapy Online Info Session.

An invitation to join Versus Arthritis & Alison Brown to look at exercises, techniques, gadgets and equipment to help in daily life.

Tell Me More

A must watch short animated film, where care home residents describe their experience of the pandemic in their own words.

Plant and Share Month is back this spring!

From 20 April – 20 May 2022, Food for Life Get Togethers are encouraging communities across the country to dig deep and sow the seeds of good food.

Sexual Violence Awareness Week

New Pathways have the videos of the speakers from our Frontline Focus event available to view.

Prostate Cancer Risk Awareness Campaign

Prostate Cancer UK are working in partnership with NHS England to deliver a prostate cancer risk awareness campaign, launched Thursday 17th February...

'Tell Me More,' Film Launch.

“Tell Me More” aims to better understand the experiences of older people living in care homes in 2020.

The DPJ Foundation ‘Gofala Am Dy Ben’ mental health campaign launches this week.

Starting on Monday 14th of February 2022 until Sunday 20th of February The DPJ Foundation launches their first “Gofala Am Dy Ben”’ week campaign, to...

NEED FOR POWYS BEFRIENDERS HAS SOARED SINCE COVID

More volunteers are needed as the number of people seeking support from the Powys Befriending Service has risen by more than 233% since the start of...

Brighter Futures Project

Siawns Teg are very pleased with the number of 16 - 24 year olds engaging with the Brighter Futures Project and the positive impact it has had on the...

Llandrindod Wells to host the first ever Powys Pride on July 16, 2022

Llandrindod Wells is set to host the first ever Powys Pride event this summer, bringing together members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,...

Versus Arthritis - 6 Week Online Pilates Course for Powys Residents.

Online Pilates series for Powys residents with arthritis, a MSK or related conditions (e.g. osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia and...

DaearGelf/EarthArt - Inspiring New Art Project for Montgomeryshire.

How do sustainable living issues affect you? Are you able to make the green choices that you would like to make?

Radiate Arts Veterans Exhibition.

The exhibition is showcasing stone carving, photography and poetry created by veterans who are taking part in an ongoing creative programme at the Hub

Big Energy Saving Network Training for Frontline Workers.

FREE energy training sessions to frontline workers and community groups until 31 March 2022.

FREE EXERCISE CLASSES FOR PEOPLE WITH ARTHRITIS

In a bid to keep people moving, a national charity is offering free exercise classes for people in Powys living with arthritis and other conditions.

Brecon Memory Lane Club - Royal Voluntary Service

It can be difficult to know where to look for support when a member of the family or a friend shows signs of memory loss and/or dementia.

Digital Hardship Project

The aim of the Winter Hardship Project, funded by Welsh Government, is to support hospital leavers who are at risk of digital exclusion anywhere in...

PRIME Cymru Update

PRIME Cymru offer FREE 1-1 support to move into work, voluntary work, training or self-employment.

'Good Grief' New Bereavement Support service for Mid & North Powys.

People living in Mid & North Powys are now able to access a new bereavement support service thanks to Mid & North Powys Mind.

New safeguarding codes of practice.

For individuals, groups and organisations offering activities or services to children and adults in Wales

Sexual Violence Awareness Week.

For Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week, New Pathways are hosting an online event, aimed at frontline staff across Mid, West and South...

Hate Hurts Wales Campaign.

Victim Support Cymru are proud to partner with Welsh Government and to help to inform their work for this campaign.

The DPJ Foundation celebrates 4 years of helping Welsh farmers to “Share the Load”.

On Saturday the 15th of January 2022 the DPJ Foundation will be celebrating another milestone as the mental health charity’s “Share the Load” service...

Women and Gambling-Related Harm

Working together to raise awareness, address stigma, and reduce gambling related harms experienced by women.

RNID and Carers Wales Webinar - Hearing Loss: Supporting Carers

Further on from the success of our Webinar covering Dual Sensory Loss with Sight Cymru earlier in the year, RNID have joined up with Carers Wales to...

MS Society Living Well with MS Programme 2022

The latest details of the MS Society UK wide up and coming Living Well with MS sessions.

Nest Partner Newsletter

Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, Nest was still able to help people across Wales make their homes warm and keep them comfortable all year...

Supporting Social Value in Powys

PAVO are dedicated to supporting the thriving third sector in Powys, discover more about the support we provided in 2021.

Update from the Hate Crime Team

Sharing the latest bilingual update from the Hate Crime Training & Engagement Team.

Chat Together Wales Bowel Cancer UK

Chat Together is a new way for bowel cancer patients in Wales to meet and connect online in a safe and supportive environment.

Alzheimers Update and Dementia Connect.

Latest news and updates from The Alzheimers Society including their new Dementia Connect service.

Let's Be Honest - Home-Start Cymru launch new national campaign.

They want to get the nation talking honestly about their parenting experiences - the good, the bad and the ugly!

Outdoor activities charity expands across Wales with new appointments.

A charity that supports people to take up outdoor activities as a life-long pursuit to improve their health and well-being has expanded from its base...

CARERS WALES - WORKING CARERS GUIDE

Working Carers Guide in Wales: A guide for carers balancing paid work and caring responsibilities.

Session Recordings - PAVO's Annual Conference

A BIG thank you to all those that attended and contributed to the various sessions during our Annual Conference that took place last month. 

Older People's Forum

PAVO has been asked to look at the function of the current Older People's Forum, its membership and how we can ensure that the older citizens of Powys...

Older People's Forum.

PAVO has been asked to look at the function of the current Older People's Forum, its membership and how we can ensure that the older citizens of Powys...

Bowel Cancer Community Voices Cymru

Bowel Cancer UK are creating a group for people affected by bowel cancer in Wales to share their experiences of treatment and care and have a say on...

Fuel Poverty Awareness Day - 3 December 2021

Friday 3 December is Fuel Poverty Awareness Day. Many people living in fuel poverty will struggle this winter.

RVS - Safe, Warm and Well guide

RVS have produced a Safe, Warm and Well guide for older or vulnerable people to help them prepare for winter.

SUPPORT GROUPS FOR BEREAVED FAMILIES

SSAFA offers three support groups, providing events which facilitate peer support, a safe space to grieve and an opportunity for respite.

Are you aged 50 + and out of work?

PRIME Cymru supports people aged 50+ in Powys to secure a job, set up a business, or develop skills through volunteering or training.

Gambling Support with ARA

ARA are continuing to raise awareness about gambling harms throughout Wales and are starting to see the results.

Winter Preparedness- Look After Yourself and Each Other this Winter

Preparation is better than crisis. Stay safe and healthy this Winter and enjoy this time of year. Planning can make all the difference to a safe,warm,...

Social Prescribing for Mental Health

A celebration of Mind Cymru’s social prescribing project, and key learning from its delivery.

Beat (Eating Disorder) open new dedicated helpline number and email address for people in Wales

Beat are also now open for longer! The helpline is open 365 days a year from 9am – Midnight during the week, and 4pm – Midnight on weekends and bank...

Living with Dementia - My Life My Goals.

Life after a dementia diagnosis: a guide to setting and reaching goals that matter to you.

ALL FOR A GOOD PAWS: MEET THE ANIMALS FROM PROJECTS AND CHARITIES THROUGHOUT WALES IMPROVING PEOPLE’S LIVES

Furry and feathered friends across Wales are lending a paw or a wing to help people most in need and today we celebrate the amazing stories of animals...

RNID Live Well with Hearing Loss Befriending Service

RNID are offering a befriending service open to anybody living in Wales who is deaf or has a hearing loss (including mild hearing loss) who would...

Change Step at Hay Hub

Hay-On-Wye Royal British Legion Drop in, first Wednesday of the month, hosted by Change Step

Wales Culture Alliance - invitation to join

The Wales Culture Alliance is a voluntary group of people from the arts and culture sector in Wales which was set up to promote the needs of the arts...

The Outdoor Partnership

Are you a member of an Outdoor Activities club in Mid or South Wales?

Prime Cymru - Referrals for free support.

Prime Cymru are still open for referrals from individuals for FREE support to move into Work, Voluntary work, training (IT basic) and self employment...

Powys Volunteer of the Year Awards 2021

Did you miss the Powys Volunteer of the Year Awards 2021?

Watch the recording now on our YouTube channel!

Carers Chill and Chat Space!

An opportunity for D/deaf carers to relax, take part in gentle activities, and get to know others like them.

Bowel Cancer Community Voices Cymru

Bowel Cancer UK are creating a group for people affected by bowel cancer in Wales to share their experiences of treatment and care and have a say on...

RNIB Cymru groups and workshops update.

RNIB latest news and update for September.

 

PAVO Youth Led Grant Scheme is Open 14-25

Would the Young People you work with like to apply?

Hear to help Powys.

RNID are recruiting for a Hear to Help Co-ordinator in Powys.

Centre of Sight & Sound Jobsense and Newsletter.

JobSense is a 3 year project funded by WEFO delivered in partnership with Centre of Sign-Sight-Sound (COS), Action on Hearing Loss Cymru and Elite...

Acceptance Commitment Therapy

The MS Society will be hosting Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for people with MS in their October Wellbeing Hub.

Get Job Success After Covid

Chwarae Teg is running a fantastic new initiative to help women who have lost their job due to the Covid pandemic to find job success.

 

Living with dementia? You're encouraged to get your wiggle on.

Those living with dementia in Powys – and their carers – are being encouraged to “get their wiggle on” by Dementia Matters in Powys and the Powys...

ARTSCAPE Artist Commission Opportunities

ARTSCAPE involves the creation of a programme of community focused, environmentally themed and locally based creative arts experiences, happenings and...

Brecon and District - Twilight Sanctuary Service

Brecon and District Mind offer our of hours twilight sanctuary five evenings a week.

Connecting community, local and national action for a better future

In the face of Covid-19 people and communities stepped up with new ideas and approaches to get things done. A new practical action programme has now...

Victim Support Monthly Update

Victim Support's monthly new round up to the Hate Crime Network in Dyfed Powys (Mid & West Wales) with two new pieces of work.

Hate Crime Update

An update from the Hate Crime Network for Dyfed Powys

Proposal to reduce speed limit in residential areas

Give your views on the consultation

Versus Arthritis Virtual Support Groups

Virtual support groups are held monthly for adults with arthritis, MSK or related conditions e.g., fibromyalgia, lupus, gout. Check out this month's...

Improving Your Cancer Journey in Powys

An important message from the Improving the Cancer Journey in Powys programme.

Could you be a volunteer befriender for RNID?

Do you want to support people to Live Well with their hearing loss? Could you volunteer an hour a week for 10 weeks to support someone?

Falls Awareness Week 2021

#FallsAwareness2021 week is taking place from July 12th to 18th, can you take 2 minutes to talk to older people that use your service?

Centre of Sight & Sound News

All the latest news and information from the Centre of Sight & Sound

Older People's Commissioner

Latest news and information from the commissioner regarding older people and abuse.

Hourglass Cymru

The national charity dedicated to calling time on the harm and abuse of older people.

How do we support people to die well in Wales by 2040?

Wales’ population is ageing rapidly, with more and more people living with multiple chronic or incurable health conditions and complex needs

Age Cymru Garden Befriending Service

Powys Covid-19 Outdoor Volunteers URGENTLY required.

MS Society Cymru 'Buzz me' service and MS Community cafe.

Are you living with or affected by MS? Are you feeling lonely, isolated or disconnected?

How is life in Powys for the young?

The Junior Start Well Board are looking for young people 11 - 17 years living in Powys who would like to have their say about life in Powys, the good...

Powys Volunteer of the Year Awards

Nominations for the 2021 Powys Volunteer of the Year Awards are now open!

Ending Physical Punishment in Wales

The Children (Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) (Wales) Act 2020 received Royal Assent on 20 March 2020 and will come into force on...

30 Days until EU Nationals Could Lose Settled Status

A leading charity has warned that thousands could be looking at deportation if they don’t apply for settled status in the next 30 days.

Combatting loneliness during the Coronavirus pandemic.

New report on the research on the community response to COVID-19, loneliness, and the use of technology

Think Differently About Ageing

Action For Elders is an award-winning charity that has developed an innovative and creative solution to improve the physical, mental, and social...

‘20 Ways to Brighter Days’

Spring is here with the promise of longer, warmer days ahead. It’s a good time to reflect on aspects of our lockdown lifestyles when there was an...

Tir Coed Memory Bench Launch.

Do you work with carers, or do you have a caring responsibility? Tir Coed have an exciting new project based at Elan Valley.

Training from Play Wales

Accessing the therapeutic power of Play

New Services from Beat ( Eating Disorder charity)

Beat announce a range of new free services and workshops designed to support families and carers supporting a loved one with recovery from an eating...

FoodCycle - Weekly free meals service

FoodCycle is a national charity with the Vision of making food poverty, lonelinesss and food waste a thing of the past for every Community.

Cancer pilots to co-ordinate care and support launched in Powys

Four pilot projects are getting underway in Powys to test out who is best placed to co-ordinate the needs of a person living with cancer during key...

New Listening Support Service for unpaid carers

Carers Wales is launching a new, bilingual emotional support service for unpaid carers.

Cancer Care Map

A simple, free, online resource to help people living with cancer find care and support services in their local area, anywhere in the UK.

ARTS CONNECTION – seeking new Trustee members

Arts Connection are looking for new Trustee members to join their already diverse and vibrant board.

Young and Adult Carers – the backbone of our care system!

Our latest guest blog with Kevin and Eve from Credu who tell us more about the great work they do to support unpaid carers in Powys.

Opportunities offered by The Prince's Trust

Opportunities for 16-30 year olds training, development and funding.

Centre of Sight & Sound Newsletter

All the latest news and information from COS

Voluntary Sector Manifesto

We simply can't go back to how things used to be.

Bwrsari Therapi Eginiad / Eginiad Therapeutic Bursary

A allech chi elwa ar rywfaint o gefnogaeth unigol gan un o'n tîm o therapyddion cymwys? Could you benefit from some individual support from one of our...

New COPD self-management plan.

If you’re living with COPD, you’ll know how important it is to self-manage your condition.

Jobcentres opening from 12 April

From 12 April, in line with the UK Government’s Roadmap to ease lockdown restrictions, face-to-face appointments will restart in England and Wales.

RNID Election Manifesto

RNID have issued their manifesto ahead of the Senedd election next month.

Relate Cymru services in Powys

Rlelate Cymru are currently promoting their relationship counselling services in Powys.

Gamcare Share

All the latest news and information from GamCare

Do you look after someone with a health condition and / or a disability?

Then you matter too ! Credu supports young and adult carers. Find out more about them and their latest newsletter in this article.

Latest Centre of Sight and Sound Newletter

All the latest news and updates from the Centre of Sight and Sound

iCare Card to support unpaid Carers launches across Powys

An initiative in Powys, aimed at recognising and appreciating unpaid carers across the County, as well as supporting local businesses to thrive,...

Census and older people - help available for people unable to get online

Age Connect Torfaen can help anyone (from across Wales) who is struggling with completing the census, because they are a Census Centre. This will...

COVID-19 Vaccine information for unpaid carers in Wales

Many carers in Wales are being vaccinated in Wales now. You may have already received your first dose or you may have been contacted by your GP...

Age Cymru Manifesto 2021

Age Cymru are sharing their Manifesto for 2021 ahead of the Welsh Parliament elections later this year.

HOPE - A project to help older people in Powys stay connected

Age Cymru’s HOPE (Helping others participate and engage) project helps older people (50+) and carers be supported and able to live their lives to the...

Covid-19 Vaccinations for Unpaid Carers

Powys Teaching Health Board has set up a new online tool for Unpaid Carers to request their Covid-19 vaccination.

Autism Support Telephone Service

Great new national virtual support service for parents/carers, adults and young people with a diagnosis or undergoing diagnosis of ASD.

Changes to Powys Neuro Cafes

Neuro Cafes in Powys will discontinue from the end of March.

Getting Through Together

A support network for people working in care affected by bereavement and loss

Pregnancy Choices with Kidney Disease - Newsletter Issue 5

The latest update for the pregnancy choices with kidney disease study, learning more about women’s experiences of kidney disease, decisions about...

Fake Benzodiazepines Alert

A spate of 4 overdoses in as many weeks that have occurred in Powys as a result of the consumption of fake benzodiazepines purchased from the...

Impact of Covid-19 on the voluntary sector

The Welsh Senedd we have completed a focused piece of work looking at the voluntary sector. As part of this work, they took oral and written evidence,...

Making relationships count

A helpful guide for families, unpaid carers and care staff supporting a person moving to live in a care home.

New Pilot Crisis Prevention Service in Brecon.

The service provides a place of safety when an individual is in mental health crisis but does not need a medical intervention or the support of...

Making Relationships Count

A helpful guide for families, unpaid carers, and care staff supporting a person moving to live in a care home.

Welsh Ambulance Services Trust Info Burst

All the latest news and information from the Welsh Ambulance service.

Are you aged 75 or over and living in Wales?

National older people’s charity, Re-engage, provides social activities for older people at a time in their lives when their social circles are...

Dangos

A brand new Welsh Government funded project to encourage the use of the free training and support.

Referrals for Jobsense

The JobSense contract is primarily to help people with sight loss or hearing impairment get closer to the job market.

Arts Abode - Supporting those most affected by COVID 19.

Arts Connection – Cyswllt Celf have received funding from the National Lottery Community Fund and Arts Council of Wales to run our Arts Abode project

Can you Give a Little Love?

Home Start Cymru are looking for volunteers in Powys.

Start Well Children and Young People’s Officer

We're delighted to welcome Lucy Taylor back as our Start Well Children and Young People's Officer.

Carers Trust Wales is holding regular Lunch and Learn briefings for decision-makers, policy-makers and partners

Their innovative events provide a space for professionals people who work for carers in the spheres of policy, social care, education, health care,...

RNID - Hear to Help DROP OFF hearing aid clinic

RNID have received confirmation that their new hearing aid maintenance clinics can continue and operate during the new COVID restrictions.

iCare Card to support Carers in lockdown

Young and Adult Carers look after someone who is ill or disabled, often a family member, unpaid and The ID could ensure they get priority treatment in...

TalkBanStop - A New Campaign from GamCare, Gamban and GAMSTOP

GamCare, Gamban and GAMSTOP are teaming up to provide a trio of services for free to help gamblers kick-start the recovery journey this Christmas and...

MASS VACCINATIONS - Volunteer Wayfinder Marshall Roles

This volunteering opportunity is temporarily CLOSED

 

Citizens Advice Gambling Support Service

CAB have updated their Gambling Support Services project covering South & West Wales.

Welsh Ambulance Service Information Update

All the latest news and information from the Welsh Ambulance service.

COVID-19 Vaccine: How voluntary organisations can play a role in communications

Elen Notley, Marketing and Communications Manager at WCVA outlines how voluntary organisation can support the roll out of the COVID-19 vaccine in...

Employee Assistance Programme with Care First

Care First are providing an employee assistance programme (EAP) from 4 December to all those employed in the social care workforce in the private and...

Be happy, be healthy and stay connected!

Impelo have a remote dance project for adults with physical or learning differences, mental health issues or living with dementia.

RNID new distanced service

A new drop-off hearing aid clinic will start in Llandrindod Wells on 14th December, made possible through a partnership between the Health Board and...

Unpaid Carers providing valuable support during the pandemic.

Carers Wales have calculated the value of unpaid care provided to date during the COVID-19 pandemic to be as much as £33 million for every day of the...

Playlist For Life - Music Dementia Charity

Playlist for Life is focused on bringing some fun and positivity to people living with dementia who have been sheltering in lockdown

The Poppy Factory

The Poppy Factory’s mission is to support wounded, injured and sick veterans on their journey into employment and to continue supporting them whatever...

Mamwlad Project - supporting Powys farmers 50 +

Find out all about the the Mamwlad project and why was it created...

 

Serious Concerns over support for Carers

Carers Wales believe carers rights are being breached and we have grave concerns about the impact on services now and into the future, if Welsh...

Welsh Language Commissioner Marketing Fund

The Welsh Language Commissioner have launched a marketing fund to support 3rd sector orgs to market their Welsh services.

National Lottery Grants for Heritage to Reopen for Smaller Grant Applications

The grants programme was not due to reopen until 2021, but the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) has announced that a phased reopening of project...

Welsh Ambulance Service Info Burst

All the latest news and information from the Welsh Ambulance service.

Engage to Change for Carers

Every quarter, Credu will be hosting an Engage to Change for Carers event.

Calling all knitters (and would-be knitters) - The DPJ Foundation needs your help!

Can you “knit a bobble for that wobble” – DPJ want you to help raise awareness and funds so they can help people with poor mental health in the...

Small grants available for community groups to tackle loneliness amongst older veterans

Age Cymru wish to invite community groups to bid for grants of up to £1,000 to help tackle isolation and loneliness locally amongst military veterans,...

Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence and Coercive Control Campaigns where there are localised restrictions – Coronavirus

With further local restrictions imposed across Wales it’s important that those at risk of abuse know they can get in touch with Live Fear Free 24/7...

Old name, New purpose.

Action on Hearing Loss becomes RNID again

Links between Coronavirus, unemployment and longstanding illnesses.

A new report from Public Health Wales has shown that the number of people with a longstanding illness is expected to increase in line with the rise in...

GUIDE DIGITAL MENTAL HEALTH LITERACY FOR ALL

Free training available to professionals and volunteers supporting young people across Wales

Victim Support Launch Hate Crime Charter

The Charter lays out in detail the rights of victims, and the responsibilities of organisations playing a part in tackling hate crime, providing...

NHS COVID 19 App

Fact sheet for parents, carers and those who are 16 and over.

Alzheimer's Society - CrISP - Carers Information and Support Programme

Do you care for someone with dementia in South Powys or Gwent? If so the Alzheimer Society are offering their CrISP support programme to help you...

Beat Flu communications campaign update

Key updates and information regarding this year's Winter Flu campaign. Shared on behalf of Public Health Wales

Hear to Help in Powys

Volunteers at Hear to Help clinics are helping the hearing-impaired community of Powys by undertaking minor repairs of hearing aids.

Covid-19 Effect on Welsh Community Groups Survey

The Welsh Government would like our help to try to understand how the coronavirus pandemic has affected community groups like yours.

 

 

Powys Triumph for Heart, Mind and Body.

A Machynlleth-based health and wellbeing charity has recently been celebrating a dual achievement, having launched a new therapeutic bursary scheme...

Rekindle Small Steps: "We just want to hear from some kind human beings who want to help"

This small but effective mental health charity, looking after and guiding young people aged 16-25, with mental health problems varying in severity, is...

New Beat Services - for people affected by eating disorders

Demand for their Helpline services has soared in recent months. Latest figures show that in the past six months demand has increased by 97% compared...

Problem Gambling and Hidden Harm for Women.

GamCare have been working hard as an organisation and across the Women’s Programme, to mobilise a response that ensures they can continue to deliver...

Centre of Sign Sight Sound JobSense Update.

COS staff, including the JobSense Team are continuing to work from home and with participants either by phone or video call. WEFO have also relaxed...

Changes to Brecon Mind Social Prescribing Services.

Brecon and District Mind now have a new link worker in post with more capacity for support in Brecon, Crickhowell, Hay & Talgarth and surounding...

The Ins and Outs of Problem Gambling

Anyone can be affected by problem gambling. If someone lives with problem gambling then other people connected to them will also be harmed by the...

Can you help support Shaping Our Lives with their surveys?

These surveys are for d/Deaf and Disabled people. Disabled people are people with sensory, cognitive, neurodevelopmental conditions, learning...

Age Cymru HOPE Project.

This exciting new project will be supporting people to engage, participate, gain information, have their voices heard, understand their rights, make...

Carers Wales - Resources and Support

Carers Wales have a wealth of information and support available for carers, from their online 'Care for a Cuppa,' sessions to online tools to help...

Action for Elders - Service Provision update during COVID-19 and beyond.

Action For Elders is now able to help older adults anywhere in the UK with a full package of services designed to offer a holistic approach to their...

Do you have any unpaid caring responsibilities?

A joint national project between Age Cymru and Carers Trust Wales, funded by Welsh Government is hosting listening events during August.

Age UK Service Update

All the latest services from Age Cymru

Young Onset Dementia Awareness

Are you aware that dementia is a disease that doesn't just affect older people? Dementia affects 42,000 people under the age of 65 in the UK.

New FREE service launched to support Powys veterans in later life

Veterans Information & Advice (I&A) is a new service delivering financial, practical and wellbeing support for Powys military veterans, their...

Kaleidoscope Project Opening Hours

As of Tuesday 7 July, Kaleidoscope will be partially opening it’s office doors on a part time basis. Services will only be offered on an appointment...

Social Distancing # WorldUpsideDown campaign launch!

Blind and partially sighted people are used to navigating a complicated world. But coronavirus has turned the world upside down. As lockdown eases,...

Centre of Sign Sound COVID 19 Update

COS are continuing to support people remotely, read on for more details of their services and their latest newsletter.

Need to talk about Cancer?

Macmillan are available to support you with their Telephone Buddies service.

Care For a Cuppa?

Carers Wales weekly Care for a Cuppa open sessions are available to all unpaid carers, to join in and chat to other carers, find out about other...

Carers Wales Seeking unpaid carers involvement

As a membership charity for unpaid carers, Carers Wales works to make life better for carers across Wales.

Problem Gambling and Hidden Harm for Women.

GamCare have switched to remote working and are running most of their activities as normal, with some minor adjustments

New Caring with Cancer Group

Following feedback from recent Carers Forums, the first Caring with Cancer group for Carers aged 18+ is being held in Powys.

Substance Dependence and COVID 19

Kaleidoscope have reported that drug and alcohol addiction referrals have fallen by 57% during the coronavirus pandemic,, read the lived experience of...

Need to Talk About Cancer?

If you need to talk about your cancer, Macmillan Telephone Buddies are here to listen. With a weekly call from one of our Telephone Buddies, you don’t...

Social Prescribing in South Powys

We know that coronavirus is causing stress and worry for lots of people and for some, social prescribing, could be the answer.

COVID-19 & Dementia - Frequently asked questions and useful organisations.

Commonly-asked questions (FAQs) from people affected by dementia, as well as a list of organisations that can provide information and advice during...

Macmillan continued support during COVID 19

Macmillan understand that people are worried about coronavirus (COVID-19). If you have cancer, you might be worried about how coronavirus affects you....

Deaf Awareness for community groups supporting people due to Covid-19

Working in partnership with the British Deaf Association, Deaf Hub (Wales) are offering any community groups/organisations that are working in the...

A Message from Carers UK

At this unprecedented time our support for our carers in the community is more crucial than ever.

WCVA News w/c 9th March '20

Please find all the latest news from the WCVA below.

It's time to Take Ovar...

Question: Which cancer is often mistaken for IBS, often goes undetected and can affect women of all ages?

WCVA News w/c 2nd March '20

Please find the latest WCVA news below.

WCVA News w/c 17th Feb 2020

Please find all the latest WCVA News below.

Measuring the Mountain - now recruiting for Citizens’ Jury 2020!

Measuring the Mountain will host its second Citizens' Jury at Cardiff City Stadium, from May 18th to May 22nd 2020 and they are looking for people to...

Support for Access to Work Coaching in the Work Place Needed.

3SC are looking to recruit new coaches and assessors for their key employment wellbeing and health programmes.

WCVA News w/c 10th Feb 2020

Please find all the latest news from the WCVA below

Powys Arthritis Support Group

Do you know someone living in the Brecon area who would benefit from an arthritis support group?

WCVA News w/c 3rd Feb

Please find a weekly round up of the latest WCVA news

Small Health Grants Scheme Now Live!

Grants are available to PAVO members that focus on health prevention and promotion and promoting / maintaining independence.

Minimum Pricing for Alcohol in Wales

Minimum pricing for alcohol is being introduced in Wales on 2 March 2020

New Community Shopping Bus

RVS are now taking referrals for a community shopping bus which will operate each Tuesday and cover Llandrindod Wells and out towards Howie.

WCVA News w/c 27th January

Please find a weekly round up of all the WCVA news.

Sharing power - in the planning and reviewing of services.

Did you miss our PAVO Shared Power training at the end of last year?

WCVA News w/c 20th January

Please find a weekly round up of all the WCVA news.

Minimum Pricing for Alcohol Consequences.

Last year Welsh government announced plans to introduce a minimum price per unit of alcohol. The potential for people to switch from alcohol to...

WCVA News w/c 13th January

Please find a weekly round up of all the latest WCVA news.

WCVA News

Please find a weekly round up of all the WCVA news.

Social Value Forum & Third Sector Service Provider Forum

An invitation to join us in the next Social Value Forum and Third Sector Service provider meeting.

Brecon Food Bank Christmas Opening

Please be aware of the Christmas Opening hours for Brecon Food Bank.

WCVA News

Please find a weekly round up of WCVA news below.

WCVA News

A weekly round up of the WCVA News.

Employment Support for people with Sensory Loss

JobSense is a 3 year project funded by WEFO delivered in partnership with Centre of Sign-Sight-Sound (COS), Action on Hearing Loss Cymru and Elite...

WCVA News

A weekly round up of all the WCVA News

WCVA Newsletter

A Weekly round up of the WCVA news

WCVA Newsletter

A Weekly round up of the WCVA news.

Highly acclaimed author and dementia design architect is coming to town...

Ever wondered how good design can help you to live well with dementia???

WCVA News

A weekly round up of the WCVA news.

Rebuilding Lives After Stroke

Do you support someone living with stroke?

Finding the Help You Need.

PAVO offer a Community Connector and Befriending service. Our Connectors work with you to access the right services, support and information....

WCVA News

A weekly round up of the WCVA news.

Roll Up, Roll Up, Art Auction for Local Food Bank

On October 26th Brecon Foodbank will be holding an art auction at The Neuadd, Christ College, viewing beginning at 5.45pm, auction at 7pm, in order to...

WCVA News

A weekly round up of the latest WCVA News.

"Contact the Elderly" has been renamed.....

Contact the Elderly is now Re-engage

 

It is a big decision, changing a name. And a decision not to be taken lightly. But when it becomes clear...

WCVA News

A weekly round up of the WCVA news.

 

Action on Elder Abuse

Action on Elder Abuse is currently gathering information about awareness of elder abuse and has a short online survey. Please take some time to...

Do you love your liver?

Thousands of people are at risk of liver disease but do not know it because the symptoms are not obvious–over 75% of people with liver disease are...

WCVA News

A weekly round up of WCVA news.

WCVA Newsletter w/c 16th Sept'19

A weekly round up of all the WCVA news.

Advance Care Planning Champions Training - 12th November 2019

PTHB successfully launched ‘My Life, My Wishes,’ across Powys in Byw Nawr/Dying Matters Week in May2019 with many amazing events and conversations....

WCVA Newsletter w/c 9th Sept '19

A weekly round up of all the WCVA news.

Making The Most of your Contacts Webinar

People do business with people, not organisations. To make things happen we have to not only make contact, but also build relationships of trust. They...

WCVA Newsletter w/c 26th August'19

A weekly round up of news from the WCVA

Centre for Ageing and Dementia Research Conference 2019

An invitation to attend the Annual Conference, which will be held in Aberystwyth Arts Centre on Tuesday 1st October 2019 from 9.30am.

Adnodd Newydd - Taflen Cymorth Iechyd Meddwl Gwasanaeth Ambiwlans Cymru ‘Dwyt ti ddim ar dy ben dy hun’

Mae Taflen Iechyd Meddwl Gwasanaeth Ambiwlans Cymru o’r enw ‘Dwyt ti ddim ar dy ben dy hun’, bellach ar gael, gan roi ystod o Llinellau Cymorth Iechyd...

New Resource – Welsh Ambulance Service Mental Health Signposting Leaflet ‘You are not alone’

The Welsh Ambulance Service Mental Health Leaflet entitled ‘You are not alone’, is now available, giving a range of Mental Health Support Helplines....

New plan to tackle substance misuse in Wales launched

Tackling substance misuse amongst the homeless and prisoners and dealing with mental health issues associated with addiction are some of the aims of a...

New NEST Eligibility Criteria

Good news for Winter warmth.

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