Useful Links
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list. For more information about useful
organisations contact Credu or ASSIST or look on the Dewis Cymru website
ASSIST – single point of contact for Powys County Council. Adult care and support
Email: assist@powys.gov.uk
Phone: 0345 602 7050
Address: Powys County Hall, Spa Road East, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5LG
Credu – supporting and connecting Carers
Email: info@credu.cymru
Phone: 01597 823800
Address: Marlow, South Crescent, Llandrindod, LD1 5DH
Community Connectors
Helps people (aged 18 plus) and their families or Carers to access community-level services and activities
Phone: 01597 827666
Email: community.connectors@pavo.org.uk
Directory of local and national organisations
Directory of local and national organisations
Advice and information
Phone: 0345 601 8421
Mon to Thurs 9am to 3pm.
Carers Trust Helpline
0808 808 7777 ( Monday to Friday, 9am – 6pm)
Email advice@carersuk.org
Advocacy for people over 18 in receipt of or who may be eligible for
social care services
Phone: 01597 821333
Provides domiciliary care services in individuals’ own homes, as well as respite services for unpaid carers in Powys.
Young Carers
Online mental health support
Phone 0800 11 11
Prevention of young suicide
Phone 0800 068 4141
Meic is the helpline service for children and young people up to the age of 25 in Wales.
NHS
Being a Young Carer, Your Rights
Works to enhance the lives of Young Carers aged 5-12 years by providing respite breaks
Sibs exists to support people who grow up with or have grown up with a disabled
brother or sister
Parent Carers
Phone 029 2081 1120 ( 9.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday).
Neurodevelopmental Assessment for children with Autism (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
People with Conditions
Powys Integrated Autism Service
Stroke Association – Powys – Community Integration Service
Phone: 01745 508524
Sight Loss - Powys County Council: Get help with sight loss
Phone 0303 1239999
Supports people with learning disabilities in Wales
Cancer
MIND
For people age 16 plus – improving mental well-being
Email: Admin@midpowysmind.org.uk
Phone: 01597 824411
Tel: 01874 611529
Email: info@breconmind.org.uk
HIV
Other
Age Cymru Powys
Advice and support for older people
Phone: 01597 825908
Email: enquiries@acpowys.org.uk
Alzheimer’s Society
Support, information, research
National dementia helpline: 0300 222 11 22
Dementia Matters in Powys
Phone: 01597 822477
Email: info@dmip.org.uk
Provides expertise, advice and practical support to older
people or people with disabilities who need to undertake repairs, renovations or
adaptations to their home.
Phone: 01686 620760