Powys Experts by Experience

Powys Experts by Experience Participation page for the PAVO mental health team (Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations).

08/04/2026

An open call for as many volunteers, friends & service users as possible to come to the Wellbeing Centre to clean, refine and streamline our space (organising art supplies, cleaning out cupboards, clearing spaces, ascertaining what objects are to be kept and which can go etc.)

When? Monday 13th April, 1.30-2.30pm

Any time and effort you can spare will be gratefully appreciated - and teas and coffees will, of course, be provided by all!

Have you or someone you support been affected by cancer in Powys?Llais Wales (Powys) is asking Powys residents to comple...
08/04/2026

Have you or someone you support been affected by cancer in Powys?
Llais Wales (Powys) is asking Powys residents to complete a short survey about cancer care experiences, including NHS care and support at home.

See the post below for details on how to take part.

Closing date 16th April

Have you or someone you support been affected by cancer in Powys?

Llais Wales (Powys) is asking Powys residents to complete a short survey about cancer care experiences, including NHS care and support at home.

Your feedback will help shape future improvement work.

Take part here: https://forms.office.com/e/4VAwF16D5u

Or scan the QR code below.

If you have been affected by any form of cancer please do get in touch. We are here to support anyone affected by cancer including carers and family members.
www.brackentrust.org.uk

05/04/2026
Free Wellbeing sessions at the The BloomSpace Foundation  16th April, See the post below.
04/04/2026

Free Wellbeing sessions at the The BloomSpace Foundation 16th April, See the post below.

“Rest is not a luxury, it’s a necessity...” 🌿

Take a moment for you.

We’re excited to offer FREE Wellbeing Sessions on 16th April, a chance to slow down, reset, and reconnect with yourself.

✨ Tai Chi Movements for Wellbeing
🕦 11:30am – 12:30pm

✨ Guided Relaxation
🕐 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Whether you’re looking to ease stress, improve mindfulness, or simply try something new, these sessions are open to everyone.

👉 Sign up here: https://bloomspace.org.uk/our-services/wellbeing-workshops/

Bring a friend or come solo, you’ll be warmly welcomed either way.

03/04/2026
Please note Easter opening times for Brecon & District Mind
02/04/2026

Please note Easter opening times for Brecon & District Mind

Just a heads up that our Wellbeing Centre will NOT be open this coming Friday, or the following Monday owing to the Easter weekend bank holidays.

If you need crisis support over this period, please call NHS line 111, and select option 2.

We'll be back Tuesday 7th April.

Today marks the start of Stress Awareness month and we'd like to ask you what is one seemingly small thing (aka Liliputi...
01/04/2026

Today marks the start of Stress Awareness month and we'd like to ask you what is one seemingly small thing (aka Liliputian hassles) that inexplicably raises your stress levels.

01/04/2026

If you live in Powys and are struggling with mild-to-moderate mental health issues – that could be stress, anxiety, depression or sleep problems – you can get free face-to-face or telephone support through our charity partnership with the Ponthafren Consortium.

NHS Wales’ online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) service has teamed up with the third sector to provide a special, ‘blended’ service available only to Powys residents.

Accessible through Ponthafren and local branches of Mind Cymru, it combines online mental health support using SilverCloud® with an additional helping, human hand from a trained practitioner.

In fortnightly in-person meetings, or via phone or video call, your practitioner will help you navigate the SilverCloud® platform, ensure you’re on the best programme for your needs, and then guide and encourage you along the way.

There’s no waiting list, and no need to see a GP. You can work through your programme in your own time and at your own pace.

Simon - based at Mid and North Powys Mind in Llandrindod Wells - is the newest member of the blended team.

He is a counsellor who has been working in mental health and addiction services in both the third sector and NHS for 20 years.

“Mental health is often very isolating, so having someone that you can talk to and offload on can be really beneficial,” says Simon. “It also helps take away a lot of the shame you might be feeling about what’s happening.”

SilverCloud’s programmes take around 12 weeks to complete. For best results, we recommend spending around 20 minutes a day, three times a week. Using the blended service, you’ll have six fortnightly meetings with your practitioner.

Says Simon: “The great thing about SilverCloud® is that you can dip in and out of topics to suit your mood. It also teaches you relaxation and mindfulness techniques – great skills that you learn straightaway.

“If you’re struggling, give it a try. You’re in control. You have nothing to lose, and everything to gain.”

To access the blended service, contact:

Brecon & District Mind Mind on 01874 611 529 / support@breconmind.org.uk

Mid & North Powys Mind 01597 824411 / admin@mnpmind.org.uk

Ponthafren Consortium 01686 621 586 / admin@ponthafren.org.uk

If you don’t want that face-to-face, blended support, you can also use SilverCloud’s self-referral service by signing up here: https://nhswales.silvercloudhealth.com/signup/

Across Wales, 40,000 people have used SilverCloud®.

Taking steps to look after your mental health today can help prevent more serious issues developing in the future.
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Os ydych chi'n byw ym Mhowys ac yn cael trafferth gyda materion iechyd meddwl ysgafn i gymedrol – gallai fod yn straen, gorbryder, iselder neu broblemau cysgu – gallwch gael cymorth wyneb yn wyneb neu dros y ffôn am ddim trwy ein partneriaeth elusennol â Chonsortiwm Ponthafren.

Mae gwasanaeth Therapi Gwybyddol Ymddygiadol (CBT) ar-lein GIG Cymru wedi ymuno â'r trydydd sector i ddarparu gwasanaeth 'cyfunol' arbennig sydd ar gael i drigolion Powys yn unig.

Ar gael drwy Ponthafren a changhennau lleol Mind, mae'n cyfuno cefnogaeth iechyd meddwl ar-lein gan ddefnyddio SilverCloud® â help llaw dynol ychwanegol gan ymarferydd hyfforddedig.

Mewn cyfarfodydd wyneb yn wyneb bob pythefnos, neu drwy alwad ffôn neu fideo, bydd eich ymarferydd yn eich helpu chi lywio platfform SilverCloud®, sicrhau eich bod ar y rhaglen orau ar gyfer eich anghenion, ac yna eich arwain a'ch annog ar hyd y ffordd.

Does dim rhestr aros a does dim angen gweld Meddyg Teulu. Gallwch weithio trwy'ch rhaglen yn eich amser eich hun ac ar eich cyflymder eich hun.

Simon - sydd wedi'i leoli yn Mind Canolbarth a Gogledd Powys yn Llandrindod - yw'r aelod diweddaraf o'r tîm cyfunol.

Mae'n gwnselydd sydd wedi bod yn gweithio mewn gwasanaethau iechyd meddwl a dibyniaeth yn y trydydd sector a'r GIG ers 20 mlynedd.

“Mae iechyd meddwl yn aml yn ynysig iawn, felly gall cael rhywun y gallwch chi siarad ag ef a chael gwared ar eich baich fod o fudd mawr,” meddai Simon. “Mae hefyd yn helpu cael gwared â llawer o’r cywilydd y gallech fod yn ei deimlo am yr hyn sy’n digwydd.”

Mae rhaglenni SilverCloud yn cymryd tua 12 wythnos i'w cwblhau. I gael y canlyniadau gorau, rydym yn argymell treulio tua 20 munud y dydd, dair gwaith yr wythnos. Gan ddefnyddio'r gwasanaeth cyfunol, bydd gennych chwe chyfarfod bob pythefnos gyda'ch ymarferydd.

Dywed Simon: “Y peth gwych am SilverCloud® yw y gallwch chi neidio i mewn ac allan o bynciau i gyd-fynd â'ch hwyliau. Mae hefyd yn dysgu technegau ymlacio ac ymwybyddiaeth ofalgar – sgiliau gwych rydych chi'n eu dysgu yn syth.

“Os ydych chi'n cael trafferth, rhowch gynnig arni. Chi sydd â rheolaeth. Does gennych chi ddim i'w golli, a phopeth i'w ennill."

I gyrchu’r gwasanaeth cyfunol, cysylltwch â:

Mind Aberhonddu ar 01874 611 529 / support@breconmind.org.uk

Mind Canolbarth a Gogledd Powys 01597 824411 / admin@mnpmind.org.uk

Consortiwm Ponthafren 01686 621 586 / admin@ponthafren.org.uk

Os nad ydych chi eisiau'r gefnogaeth gyfunol, wyneb yn wyneb hon, gallwch chi hefyd ddefnyddio gwasanaeth hunanatgyfeirio SilverCloud drwy gofrestru yma: https://nhswales.silvercloudhealth.com/signup/

Ar draws Cymru, mae 40,000 o bobl wedi defnyddio SilverCloud®.

Gall cymryd camau i ofalu am eich iechyd meddwl heddiw helpu atal problemau mwy difrifol rhag datblygu yn y dyfodol.

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01/04/2026

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01/04/2026

Dementia Networking Event
📅Tuesday 7th April 2026
🕛9:30am-1pm
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New training opportunities and events are frequently added to the Powys Mental Health Website. Find out what's coming up...
31/03/2026

New training opportunities and events are frequently added to the Powys Mental Health Website.

Find out what's coming up by following this link : https://buff.ly/EoZ4YEz

31/03/2026

Looking for affordable counselling support?

We’re currently offering low-cost counselling sessions with our trainee counsellors; individuals who have completed their training and have all the knowledge and skills and are now building their experience in a supported, supervised environment.

No waiting list
Low-cost sessions
Safe, confidential space to talk

By choosing this service, you’re not only accessing support for yourself, you’re also helping our trainee counsellors gain the valuable experience they need to qualify.

If you’ve been thinking about talking to someone, now could be the perfect time.
Get in touch, or visit our website for more information. 01874611529 info@breconmind.org.uk

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