POWYS MENTAL HEALTH ALLIANCE

WHO WE ARE

Powys Mental Health Alliance (PMHA) acts as an informal network/forum of groups and individuals in Powys who have an interest in mental health issues.  it draws its membership from the voluntary sector, people who experience mental health difficulties and their carers.  It has a mailing list of 350+

WHAT WE DO

• Promote good practice in mental health and ensure that the views of people who experience mental health difficulties and their carers are heard and taken on board within mental health services
• Promote public awareness and understanding of mental health issues to reduce the stigma and discrimination associated with mental health problems.

HOW WE DO IT

• Promote user and carer interests at all levels including funding relevant expenses
• Input into joint planning at all levels and influence monitoring and evaluation
• Exert a responsible influence on Health, Social Care and Well-Being policy
• Produce quarterly newsletters and newsupdates
• Give small "Start-up Grants" for new initiatives
• Disseminate and provide information including training

CONTACTS

Powys Mental Health Alliance
Derek Turner
PAVO
Marlow
South Crescent
Llandrindod Wells
Powys
LD1 5DH

SPECIFIC PROJECTS:

POWYS USER LINK (PUL)
A Powys-wide service user network

Tel: 01686 628 300



POWYS PATIENTS COUNCIL (PPC)
Advocates on behalf of patients in general at the hospital. It does not take up personal advocacy. The council is an open forum for patients to discuss issues that concern them about their stay in hospital and their aftercare

Contact: 01686 628 300

Powys Patients Council
Powys Mental Health Alliance
Ponthafren
Longbridge Street
Newtown
Powys
SY16 2DY


ARTS PROJECT
Organises a range of arts activities e.g. taster days, workshop sessions, exhibitions, etc.

Contact 01686 628 300

Powys Mental Health Alliance
Ponthafren
Longbridge Street
Newtown
Powys
SY16 2DY

Sections

Powys Mental Health Alliance Arts Project