Powys Mental Health |

The Breathing Space (Debt Respite Scheme) – Feedback request

by Karen Greenough | Nov 3, 2025

Welsh Government is asking Mental Health providers for their views on the Breathing Space (Debt respite scheme) Please see below: Dear Colleagues The Breathing Space (Debt Respite Scheme) covering England and Wales and was launched in May 2021 to provide individuals...

Wales Alliance for Mental Health – Stronger Communities for Stronger Minds -Webinar

by Karen Greenough | Oct 20, 2025

Wales alliance for mental health are pleased to invite you to an upcoming Wales Alliance for Mental Health (WAMH) Webinar where they will be presenting and discussing their Priorities for the Next Welsh Government 2026 focused on placing mental health at the heart of...

Launch of The Parent-Infant Relationship and Infant Mental Health Course

by Karen Greenough | Oct 7, 2025

HEIW are pleased to announce the launch of “The Parent-Infant Relationship & Infant Mental Health Training” Course. This training by Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has been developed in partnership with Welsh Government and specialist practitioners...

“Butterflies of Hope” -Art Installation

by Karen Greenough | Sep 8, 2025

The 10th of September is World Suicide Prevention day and to mark this day an art installation “Butterflies of Hope” created by Sarah Dale will be revealed to the public at the Ponthafren centre Longbridge Street in Newtown. Anyone is welcome to go along...

Community Conversations: Shaping the Future of Powys Communities

by Karen Greenough | Jul 16, 2025

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 needs, priorities, and aspirations, and supporting you to shape solutions for...

Help Us Understand Bereavement Needs in Powys – Short Survey

by Claire Jones | Jul 2, 2025

As part of implementing the Powys Teaching Health Board Bereavement Framework, we are undertaking a local assessment of bereavement needs and service access, with a focus on rurality and inclusion of protected groups. We are asking for your help by sharing this short...

Volunteer Opportunity: Help Ensure Patient Voices Are Heard on Felindre Ward at Bronllys Hospital

by Lisa Scott | May 14, 2025

Powys Patients’ Council (PPC) is seeking a dedicated Volunteer Member to help people on Felindre Ward at Bronllys Hospital share and express their feedback by facilitating confidential, patient-only meetings. If you have lived experience of acute mental health...

Mental health and wellbeing strategy

by Lisa Scott | May 7, 2025

The new 10-year Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy was published on 30 April. The strategy and the 3-year Delivery Plan are available in various formats on the Welsh Government...

Lymphoedema patients to benefit from online mental health support

by Aaron Schoburgh | Jan 21, 2025

Lymphoedema Patients to Benefit from Online Mental Health Support NHS Wales’ digital wellbeing service has partnered with a pioneering clinic to help patients manage the mental health impacts of Lymphoedema and Lipalgia Syndrome. The Lymphoedema Wales Clinical Network...

World Mental Health Day 2024 – it’s time to prioritise staff mental health

by Aaron Schoburgh | Oct 9, 2024

This year’s World Mental Health Day serves as a critical reminder to employers to support staff wellbeing – it’s not just a compassionate move; it’s essential for fostering a healthy, productive work environment. With that in mind, here are five actionable strategies...