Welcome to the Powys Mental Health website.
Thank you for visiting and we hope that this site can provide you with the information you need. The site has a focus on local mental health information but it also provides links and updates nationally. We hope the site can help you find out more about the services and opportunities that are available to those of us that live and work in Powys.
We aim to provide you with a range of information which comes from many perspectives. There are many different views about what mental illness is, its causes and what may be done to help those experiencing mental distress. This website aims to offer you the chance to explore the breadth of information and ideas surrounding mental distress.
If you would prefer to speak to someone about the information you are looking for then call Liz Meres on 0845 313 8221. Or email your information queries to us at pamhinfo@pavo.org.uk
We want to ensure that we provide you with the very best information we can, in the best way we can. We need your help to do this. Please do get in touch with your feedback and suggestions. Call us on 0845 313 8221 or email pamhinfo@pavo.org.uk
Carers Awareness Training
Thursday 23 February 2012
1pm - 4:30pm
Venue: Committee Room 2, Neuadd Brycheiniog, Cambrian Way, Brecon, Powys LD3 7HR
Eating Disorder Awareness Conference
Thursday 23 February 2012
Thursday 23rd February, 2012 Carmarthen County Museum Abergwili, Carmarthen 1pm-4pm.
Eating Disorder Awareness Conference
Friday 24 February 2012
Friday 24th February, 2012 Meeting room Medrus 4, Aberystwyth University 1pm-4pm.
Volunteer Training at Brecon Contact and District Association
Wednesday 29 February 2012
Brecon and District Contact Association is running a course of Volunteer Training in partnership with Volunteering on Prescription and DIY Futures, commencing Wednesday 29th Februa...
Mental Capacity Act Training
Thursday 1 March 2012
The Mental Capacity Act affects EVERYONE … do you have questions about it? "What is it?" "How might it affect me or someone close to me?" "What about the D...
Mexican Night
Saturday 3 March 2012
Friends of Powys Carers are having a ‘Mexican Night’ on Saturday 3rd March, at Jules Restaurant & Wine Bar in Llandrindod Wells.
There will be 2 Courses with a variety of dishes s...
Wales Carers Summit
Monday 5 March 2012
Carers Wales will be holding its Annual Carers summit on Monday 5th March 2012 at the Liberty Stadium, Swansea. The Summit is open to all carers, bookings are now being taken.
Shared Vision Meeting
Tuesday 6 March 2012
Ponthafren Association Welshpool Outreach
The Enterprise Centre, 42 Broad Street, Welshpool
Dementia Awareness Training
Tuesday 13 March 2012
Dementia Awareness Level 2 Course – Newtown, Powys. Accreditation through Agored Cymru
A New Approach to Mental Health: Improving Outcomes for All
Thursday 22 March 2012
Manchester Conference Centre
New NSPCC training course to help you support vulnerable families
Wednesday 25 April 2012
Helping professionals protect those most in need
The Role of Peer Workers in Mental Health Services
Thursday 26 April 2012
The conference will be held in London and is being organised in partnership between the Mental Health Network and the Centre for Mental Health.
Carers and their Rights
Thursday 10 May 2012
A Training Seminar with Prof Luke Clements – author of Carers and Their Rights