Social Prescribing service extended in Powys
Non-urgent advice: Social prescribing support now available to more people in Powys
PAVO’s social prescribing service has been extended following a successful pilot. The service can help eligible people connect with local support, activities, groups and services that may improve health, wellbeing and quality of life.
Non-urgent advice: What is social prescribing?
Social prescribing is a way of helping people find support in their local community. This might include activities, groups, wellbeing services, volunteering, practical help or other opportunities that support day-to-day health and wellbeing.
It looks at the wider things that can affect how someone feels, such as confidence, loneliness, independence, physical activity, emotional wellbeing and community connection.
Non-urgent advice: Could this service help me?
This service may be suitable if the following applies to you::
You live in Powys
The service is available to people living in Powys.
You are aged 18 to 75
PAVO has extended the service to support more people within this age range.
You have a health condition
This may include physical health, breathing, heart and circulation, hormonal or metabolic conditions, or mental health needs.
Non-urgent advice: What types of health needs can it support?
PAVO says the service supports people living with health conditions affecting:
Muscles or joints
Support for people affected by mobility, pain or joint-related conditions.
Heart or circulation
Helping people find local support that may improve confidence and wellbeing.
Breathing
Connecting people with suitable activities and community-based support.
Hormones or metabolism
Support for people with conditions that affect energy, health or daily living.
Mental health
Helping people connect with local wellbeing, social and practical support.
How could social prescribing help?
Non-urgent advice: Help finding local activities
Social prescribing can help you explore local activities that may support your physical, emotional or social wellbeing.
Non-urgent advice: Help reducing isolation
If you feel lonely, isolated or unsure where to start, the service may help you connect with people, groups and opportunities in your community.
Non-urgent advice: Help alongside medical care
Social prescribing does not replace medical care. It works alongside health services by helping you access community-based support that may improve your wellbeing.
Non-urgent advice: Help with confidence and independance
Support can be tailored around what matters to you, including confidence, independence, practical support and taking small steps towards better wellbeing.
What happens next?
| 1.Find our more | 2. Think about your goals | 3. Connect with support |
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Visit the PAVO social prescribing page to read more about the service. |
Consider what you would like support with, such as confidence, activity, connection or practical help. | The service can help you find groups, activities or services that are right for you. |
Find out more from PAVO
Visit the PAVO website to read more about social prescribing and the support available in Powys.
Non-urgent advice: Is social prescribing the same as seeing a doctor?
No. Social prescribing does not replace medical care. It helps people access community-based support alongside their usual healthcare.
Non-urgent advice: Do i need to know what support i want before asking?
No. The service can help you explore what matters to you and what local options may be suitable.
Non-urgent advice: Can this help if i feel lonely or disconnected?
Yes, social prescribing may help people find local groups, activities and services that support connection and wellbeing.
Non-urgent advice: Where can i read the original update?
You can read the original PAVO news update here: Social prescribing service extended following successful pilot .
Page created: 28 September 2026
