We support residents of Powys aged 18+ (and people who access health services in Powys) 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.
Senior Officer - Sharon Healey (Pritchard) 01597 822191 sharon.healey@pavo.org.uk
Duty Officer - Emily Prothero
Knighton & Presteigne - Hayley Lloyd
Machynlleth and Bro Ddyfi - Sioned Jones Pritchard
Llandrindod & Rhayader - Ali Thomas
Welshpool and Llanfair Caereinion - Pauline Chapman-Young
Newtown & Montgomery -Bobbie Bowden
Newtown & Llanidloes - Claire Powell
Brecon - Mathew Bailey
Builth & Llanwrtyd Wells- Lynda Rogers
Ystradgynlais - Llian Cornish
Llanfyllin, Tanat, Cain and Vyrnwy Valleys-
Hay and Talgarth - Helen Quinlan
Crickhowell - Clare Sutton
Our duty line on 01597828649 is open Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm↵↵
Drop in
Self referrral
Agency referral
By appointment only
