The Breathing Space (Debt Respite Scheme) – Feedback request
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
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
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
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 between 11am...
Community Conversations: Shaping the Future of Powys Communities
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
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
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
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
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
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...
World Mental Health Day 2024 – 5 tips to prioritise mental health in the workplace.
It’s easy to let wellbeing slide amid workplace pressures, but self-care is essential if we’re tothrive in both our personal and professional lives. As World Mental Health Day shines a spotlight on maintaining a healthy work-life balance, here are five practical tips...
Helping You to Quit
It’s common to feel tense, agitated and even depressed when you try to quit smoking. NHS HELPING YOU TO QUIT (1) Wales can help you manage your emotions with free access to a suite of mental health support programmes from digital healthcare platform...