We support people who are residents of Powys, and people who access health services in Powys, who are aged 18+ to find local services that will enable them to live their life in the way they wish. We receive referrals from social services, health, third sector organisations and individuals.
We will work with you to help you access the right local services, support and information.
People ring us about many different things - shopping support, transport, health conditions, housing, loneliness and much more.
We hold information on a wide range of organisations and activities across Powys.
Our service supports people to:
Remain as independent as possible
Improve their wellbeing
Feel less lonely and isolated
Feel part of the community
Make informed choices
Avoid hospital admission
We help health and social care professionals to access voluntary and community services in Powys.
Lead Officer - Claire McNiffe - claire.mcniffe@pavo.org.uk
Duty Officer - Emily Prothero
Knighton & Presteigne - Hayley Lloyd
Machynlleth and Bro Ddyfi - Sioned Jones Pritchard
Llandrindod & Rhayader -
Welshpool and Llanfair Caereinion - Pauline Chapman-Young
Newtown & Montgomery - Ceri Williams
Newtown & Llanidloes - Claire Powell
Brecon - Mathew Bailey
Builth & Llanwrtyd Wells- Lynda Rogers
Ystradgynlais - Llian Cornish
Llanfyllin, Tanat, Cain and Vyrnwy Valleys- Bobbie Bowden
Hay and Talgarth - Helen Quinlan
Crickhowell - Clare Sutton
Macmillan Community Connector (with PAVO)- Penny Tanner
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