Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations is currently funded by Powys Teaching Health Board and Powys County Council to provide:
- Better information for everyone about mental health services in Powys.
- Support for citizen representatives as they join in with strategic board decisions.
- Networking and sharing of best practice amongst mental health and wellbeing organisations.
These three areas of work are called Information, Participation and Engagement
Information
Jackie Newey heads up the Mental Health Information Service. This service means that people and professionals can ring the Mental Health Information helpline on 01597 828649 to find services. They can also email mentalhealth@pavo.org.uk for an email reply.
Participation
Emma Cullingford recruits and supports citizens with experience of mental health services to attend the Mental Health Board and make decisions about future services in Powys. Owen also runs the Patients’ Council, where in-patients on Felindre ward at Bronllys hospital can speak to independent citizens about their experiences on the ward.
Engagement
Clair Swales leads the Health and Wellbeing team at PAVO. She and Sue Newham facilitate a number of networks for third sector organisations, which keep people informed and enable good practice to be shared. Networks create a talking space for voluntary organisations to meet with health services and the council so that they work together more effectively.
Meet the team
Staff working in the Powys Mental Health Information & Participation Team are employed and supported by Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations (PAVO).
PAVO is a Mindful Employer.
Sharon Healey
With PAVO since:
2018
Current role:
Interim Senior Officer Health & Wellbeing
Leisure time:
Family, walking, catching up with friends
Wellbeing tip:
It’s okay to say no.
Working days:
Monday to Friday
Vacancy
With PAVO since:
Current role:
Senior Officer Information, Engagement & Participation
Leisure time:
Wellbeing tip:
Working days:
Monday to Friday
Jackie Newey
With PAVO since:
2009
Current role:
Mental Health Information Officer
Leisure time:
Organic gardening, nature recording, videography & photography
Wellbeing tip:
Be kind to yourself as well as others.
Working days:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Emma Cullingford
With PAVO since:
2023
Current role:
Mental Health Participation Officer
Leisure time:
Yoga, spending time with family and close friends, going for walks and being outside
Wellbeing tip:
Step outside and take a deep breath
Working days:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday