Mental Health Organisations | |
 www.powysmentalhealth.org.uk |
Powys Mental Health Alliance - The site has a focus on local mental health information but it also provides links and updates nationally. We hope the site can help you find out more about the services and opportunities that are available to those of us that live and work in Powys |
Mind Cymru - Mind helps people to take control over their mental health. We provide information and advice, training programmes, grants and services through our network of local Mind associations. We do all this to make it possible for people who experience mental distress to live full lives, and play their full part in society. How can we help you? |
 Mind Infoline 0845 7660163 (local rate) www.mind.org.uk |
 www.mentalhealth.org.uk |
Mentalhealth - We are the UK's leading mental health research, policy and service improvement charity. We are committed to reducing the suffering caused by mental ill health and to help everyone lead mentally healthier lives. We help people to survive, recover from and prevent mental health problems. |
Depression Alliance - Depression Alliance can assist people affected by depression. We work in partnership with universities, health professionals and other voluntary organisations to research the causes, treatments and instances of depression in the UK. We use the findings of our research to educate and inform health professionals, government, and the general public via the media |
 www.depressionalliance.org.uk |
 Mental Health Wales | Mental Health Wales We are the UK's leading mental health research, policy and service improvement charity. We are committed to reducing the suffering caused by mental ill health and to help everyone lead mentally healthier lives. We help people to survive, recover from and prevent mental health problems. |
MDF The BiPolar Organisation - MDF The Bipolar Organisation is the national charity dedicated to supporting individuals with the much misunderstood and devastating condition of bipolar, their families and carers. We work to enable people affected by bipolar (also known as manic depression) to take control of their lives. |
 www.mdf.org.uk |
 www.sane.org.uk | Sane -
works to: Raise mental health awareness; combat stigma and increase understanding; provide emotional support, practical help & information; Initiate research into causes, treatments and experiences of mental illness. SANEline -0845 767 8000 (local rate) |
Royal College of Psychiatrists - The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the professional and educational body for psychiatrists in the United Kingdom. We aim to set standards and promote excellence in psychiatry and mental healthcare.We collaborate with key players in the mental health field and are champions for improvements in the quality of mental healthcare throughout all sectors of society. |
 www.rcpsych.ac.uk |
 www.bbc.co.uk/health |
BBC Mental Health -
One in four of us will experience some sort of mental health issue at some stage in our lives. We've got practical advice and support to help you cope with the challenges you're facing, whatever you're trying to cope with. |
Voluntary Sector | |
 www.pavo.org.uk |
Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations - (PAVO) is an interdependent intermediary body whose purpose is to empower and equip the third sector in Powys, enabling it to deliver its aims and objectives effectively, and to represent and facilitate the engagement of the third sector at all levels of the strategic planning process. PAVO is one of 19 Councils for Voluntary Service in Wales. Membership is open to all voluntary organisations and community groups in Powys. |
Wales Council for Voluntary Action - Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) is the voice of the voluntary sector in Wales. We represent and campaign for voluntary organisations, volunteers and communities |
 www.wcva.org.uk |
Support Organisations | |
 www.carersuk.org/ |
Carers UK - Carers UK is a charity set up to help the millions of people who care for family or friends. Six million people in the UK are caring right now but whilst caring is part and parcel of life, without the right support the personal costs of caring can be high. We help carers get the best for the person they care for, make the most of their income, get in touch with other carers for support, campaign for change |
Cruse Bereavement Care - Cruse is committed to breaking the stigma around grief and ensuring that everyone, no matter how old or young, can access the highest quality support following a bereavement. Not only does Cruse provide a telephone helpline and the useful information you will find on this website, but our trained volunteers provide face-to-face support and practical advice in branches across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. |
 www.crusebereavement.org.uk |
 www.citizensadvice.org.uk |
CAB - The Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice, and by influencing policymakers. |
Samaritans - Samaritans aims to benefit society by improving people's emotional health in order to create a greater sense of well being. Apart from being a 24-hour source of support on the telephone, by email, by letter or face to face, we also work in the local community. |
 www.samaritans.org.uk |
 www.meiccymru.org |
Meic- Meic, the information, advice and support helpline for children and young people in Wales. If your life is in a bit of a tangle or you have a problem and need to speak to or contact someone, MEIC is for you |
Eating Disorder Association - Beat provides helplines, online support and a network of UK-wide self-help groups to help adults and young people in the UK beat their eating disorders. |
 www.b-eat.co.uk/ |
 www.saferwales.com |
Report Hate, Safer Wales - We work to help people feel safer in their daily lives. This might be through providing you with support or a service that you need or it might be about carrying out work to change attitudes of other people to accept others regardless of difference. We will always strive to keep your information confidential please click here for details on what confidentiality means and where we may have to tell other people about what you tell us. |
Powys | |
 www.powys.gov.uk |
PCC - Powys County Council is a Welsh Unitary Authority with 73 elected Councillors. Its roots are deep, with the three constituent shires - Brecknockshire, Montgomeryshire and Radnorshire - stretching back centuries. In common with many other local government websites, the structure of the site is based as closely as possible on the Government's Local Government Category List (LGCL), modified as appropriate for the specific needs of Powys. |
LHB - Powys teaching Health Board (tHB) was established in October 2009 to set a new direction for the delivery of health care services to the people living in Powys. This means not only thinking about how they currently deliver services, but also looking forward to how they ensure that they improve the quality of what they do for the rural communities over the next 20 years and beyond. |
 www.powyslhb.wales.nhs.uk |
 www.midwalesindex.co.uk |
Mid Wales Index- A web directory for Mid Wales |
Government www.direct.gov.uk | |
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Employment and Support Allowance Employment and Support Allowance provides financial help to people who are unable to work because of illness or disability. It also provides personalised support to those who are able to work. Find out more about Employment and Support Allowance. |
Incapacity Benefit If you couldn't work because of illness or disability before 31 January 2011, you may be receiving Incapacity Benefit. Since 31 January 2011 no new Incapacity Benefit claims have been accepted. You should claim Employment and Support Allowance instead. |
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Disability Living Allowance Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is a tax-free benefit for disabled children and adults up to the age of 64 inclusive to help with extra costs you may have because you're disabled. Find out more about Disability Living Allowance, including how much you can get. |
Personal Independence Payment From April 2013 a new benefit, Personal Independence Payment, will replace Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for disabled people aged 16 to 64. Personal Independence Payment is a non-means tested, tax-free payment that you can spend as you choose. Find out more, including what will happen if you're currently getting Disability Living Allowance. |
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Attendance Allowance Attendance Allowance is a tax-free benefit. You may get Attendance Allowance if you're aged 65 or over and need help with personal care because you're physically or mentally disabled. |
Carer's Allowance Carer's Allowance is a benefit to help people who look after someone who is disabled. You don't have to be related to, or live with, the person you care for. Find out who can get Carer's Allowance and how to claim. |
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Carer's Credit If you cannot work or don't earn enough to pay National Insurance contributions (NICs) because you're caring for someone, you may be credited with NICs. If you are a pensioner, you may be able to get Pension Credit. |
Jobseeker's Allowance Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) is a benefit paid to eligible people who are currently unemployed and looking for work. |
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Getting a State Pension Forecast Work out how much State Pension you may get, and when. The law has recently changed and there has been a change to the way some people can find out this information. Find out how to get an estimate of your State Pension. |
Calculating your State Pension Age The State Pension age is the earliest age you can get your State Pension. Find out about the latest changes to the State Pension age. |
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About Pension Credit Pension Credit is an income related benefit for pensioners living in Great Britain. It is made up of two different parts, Guarantee Credit and Savings Credit. Find out more about how you can receive a Pension Credit estimate, and how to apply. |
Bereavement Service The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has a telephone Bereavement Service that can take details of someone's death. The helpline will check if the surviving husband, wife or civil partner can claim help with funeral costs or other benefits. Find out more, including how to contact the Bereavement Service. |
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Bereavement Payment If your husband, wife or civil partner has died you may be able to get Bereavement Payment, a one-off, lump-sum payment of £2,000 that's tax-free. |
Bereavement Allowance After you're widowed you may be able to claim Bereavement Allowance, a taxable weekly benefit. It is paid to you for up to 52 weeks from the date of death of your husband, wife or civil partner. |
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Funeral Payments If you're on a low income and need help to pay for a funeral you're arranging, you may be able to get a Funeral Payment from the Social Fund. You might have to repay some or all of it from the estate of the person who died. Find out more information including how to claim. |
Crisis Loan If you need financial help with an emergency or disaster you may be able to get a Crisis Loan. You will have to pay a Crisis Loan back, but you will not have to pay interest. Find out more, including how to apply. |
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