You are here : Home > Oldford Home > Young People > Local Information

Local Info

Services

Click here to find out about council services that are available in your area, just use the drop down menu to find your area then click go.

Facilities

To find out more about the various clubs, organisations, societies and groups near you, look at the A-Z listings on your council's website. Whether you're interested in sports, gardening, walking or fishing, there is something for everybody on offer.

If you have a problem, question or suggestion about ANYTHING at all, just drop us an e-mail and we'll pass it on to the relevant people in order to provide you with the information you need.

Whatever you require, there is somebody who can help.

Careers Advice - independent, specialist careers advice and guidance and student support and counselling services

Looking for a job can be a frustrating task, particularly if you've been unemployed for a long time. If finding employment is proving difficult, then don't worry – there are many people who can give you the advice and support that you need.

Your local Careers Wales office can tell you all you need to know regarding getting your ideal job. They provide help with everything from writing your CV and application forms to the perfection of your interview technique. You can call their freephone number on: 0800 1830283 or you can drop in to one of their shops in: Aberdere, Brecon, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Llandrindod, Merthyr, Newtown, Pontypridd, Tonypandy.

Your local Job Centre Plus can also provide you with information and advice about jobs and training opportunities. If you are looking for part time or weekend work then visiting one of these is the best course of action to find out what is available to you. They have shops all over Powys, to find your nearest Job Centre Plus please ring 0845 6060 234.

Volunteering is an excellent way to get work experience and gain new skills to look great on your CV and will help you to obtain the job that you wish to. You can contact your local Volunteer Bureau that will provide you with information and advice about the opportunities available to you.

If you're aged between 14-30 and are struggling to get your life working then The Prince's Trust offer practical support including training, mentoring and financial assistance.

They help people to transform their lives and focus on people whoÅfve struggled at school, been in care, been on the wrong side of the law or have been unemployed long-term. Call 0800 842 842 to be put through to your local Prince's Trust office.

Personal Support - confidential support and advice on issues that you feel are important.

Personal Support

You are entitled to confidential support and advice on issues you feel are important.

You can e-mail us if you feel you want to ask a question or make a comment regarding Powys and we'll do our best to inform the correct people of your thoughts.

If you need information about absolutely anything then you can visit the Powys Youth Services website or contact Chris Jones on 01597 826483 and ask. In these you'll find information and leaflets about any number of topics, or you can talk in confidence to a member of staff about any issues or problems that you may be having. If the members of staff are unable to help for any reason, they will be able to supply you with the details of somebody who can. THERE WILL ALWAYS BE SOMEBODY ABLE TO HELP.

Advice on Health, Housing, Benefits and other issues provided in accessible and welcoming settings.

Health

If you're having problems with your health, then you should always speak to your own GP because it's them who know you best. If you are unsure of your nearest doctor's surgery, then you can find a full list of doctor's surgeries in Powys by clicking here

If you have questions about your health, or are stressed or lonely then an option open to you is visiting your school nurse. They will listen to any problems that you have in confidence, give advice and seek the best possible solution. To make an appointment, you should find a trusted member of staff and ask how you should go about booking an appointment with the nurse – or see if they will make the arrangements for you.

If you don't want to do either of these, then confidential medical advice and health information can be found by ringing NHS Direct Wales on 0845 46 47.

Doctors, Dentists and Opticians

Use the NHS Wales website to find your nearest NHS services, opticians, dentists, pharmacies and more

Sexual Health

If you need to find out more about contraception, sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy or abortion then

The BBC's website has information on sexual health matters including relationships, sexually transmitted diseases, contraception and more

The Family Planning Association has information on all you need to know on the subject of sexual health.

Patient UK has information on every contraception method available.

The NHS Wales has a 'womans' page dedicated to issues of abortion, contraception, planning a pregnancy and sexual health.

Substance Misuse Services

If you require confidential advice regarding the misuse of substances, or would just like some information use the links below

Powys Drugs and Alcohol Centres (PDAC) they are based in Llandrindod Wells: 01597 825102, but they reach many locations in Powys. To find out about these locations and more about what they do click above.

Adfam is a national charity that works with families affected by substance misuse.

The WIRED Initiative has been set up to help individuals, families and communities tackle substance misuse.

Housing

Whether you're thinking of leaving home, or already having left, there are many places and ways to get advice from. This advice will make sure you find a safe and comfortable place to live, or will help to solve any problems that you may be having with your current home.

Affordable Housing

There are a number of options available to you if you're looking to find an affordable home, or if you have any questions regarding this.

You may be entitled to housing benefit; this is financial help for people who may not be able to afford the rent required for their home. The citizen's advice bureau in Powys will give you advice about housing benefits, and you can contact them on 08456018241. You can also get advice from www.adviceguide.org

Community schemes have been set up to help provide affordable housing with different financial solutions. For more information about how to get involved in these contact Terry Flynn, the Powys County Council Rural Housing Strategy Development Officer, by email, or telephone him on 01874 612297.

You can also check out these useful links about affordable housing:

Mid-Wales Housing Association, or call them on 01686 627 476.

Affordable Homes UK – a provider of affordable housing.

Lees Associates – another provider of affordable housing.

An affordable housing toolkit from the Welsh Assembly Government.

DEFRA, UK - An affordable housing fact sheet.

Community Self Build Agency creates opportunity for people in housing need.

Wales Co-Operative Centre is a comprehensive social economy development agency.

Powys County Council

Council Housing

If you live in a council house and have any questions about your home, or if you would like to know more about how to get a council house, then you should call the housing department at the local council on 01654 702374.

If you're searching for an affordable home in which to live, then you can get advice and information from the Wales and West Housing Association. Ring them on 0870 013 1930 and they will help you to find somewhere suitable to your needs in Powys.

Clwyd Alyn Housing Association

Tel: 01938 556284

TPAS Cymru is the leading tenant participation organisation in Wales, helping to promote sustainable relationships between tenants and landlords.

Homelessness

If you're homeless, or know anybody else who is, or need to improve your current living conditions then contact your local Shelter Cymru office on 01874 624722; or they have a 24-hour helpline that can provide emergency advice and the number for this is 0808 800 4444. Shelter Cymru is a charity in Wales that works for the prevention of homelessness, the improvement of housing conditions, and the right of everyone to a safe, suitable and affordable home.

Alternatively, you can get free and confidential advice from your local Citizen's Advice Bureau. You can drop in to see somebody, or call in advance and make an appointment, and they will provide you with free confidential information regarding housing. Contact them on:

Ring 08456018421 to contact Citzens Advice Bureau.

Homeless UK is a website dedicated to the issue of the homeless.

Benefits

If you think you might be eligible to claim some extra money in the form of benefits then you can obtain advice and information regarding whether or not this is actually possible. If you contact Powys County Councils Benefits Department on 0845 055 1355 they will be able to help find out what you're entitled to and advise you on how to obtain this.

Also, you could speak to somebody at your local Citizen's Advice Bureau, as they have Debt and Welfare Units that specialise in giving advice regarding benefits; so they will be able to give you help to claim your money. You can drop-in to speak to somebody or call and make an appointment on:

Citizen's Advice Bureau

The government has a full range of information and advice about all public issues and in an easy to understand format.

The Debt Advisory Centre or call 0800 970 7724

Powys County Council, Health and Social Care department

Rural Support Wales

Alternatively, you can click here for an A-Z of Benefits on the Department of Work and Pensions website.

Recreation, Leisure and Sporting Opportunities for you in a safe accessible environment.

Sport, Leisure and Recreation

There are lots of things for you to get involved with in your local area; so whatever you're interested in - from sports to gardening and everything in between - then why not look at the following links to find out about activities, societies and clubs near you, and get involved.

Powys County Council has information on all leisure centres in Powys, so click here to find you're nearest

Explore Mid-Wales is a great site for those of you who like the outdoors, it gives information on what activities there are available in Mid-Wales.

Powys County Council has information and fascinating facts on the history of Powys, so if you are interested in local history click here.

Forums

A great way to find out what's going on in your community is through a forum. Forums are where a group of people meet to discuss things that are important to them and these are an excellent way to get involved and to make your voice heard.

There are currently fifteen community forums in Powys, so use the link below to find you're nearest. You can also contact your local Community Development Worker from this website who should give you more information on Community Forums.

Volunteering

A brilliant way to meet new people, get work experience and develop new skills is by being a volunteer.

You can find out more about the volunteering opportunities available to young people in Powys by visiting your local Volunteer Bureau

This website has all sorts of information on it and has a volunteer page.

Youth 2 Youth, is the first national youth help line, run by young people for young people. Get involved by filling in the application form for a training weekend

Project Trust is a really great way to see the world and help out a community abroad!

Experiences to broaden your ideas

You are entitled to sporting, artistic, musical and outdoor experiences to develop and broaden your ideas.

There are many activities and options available to you, whatever you're interested in. To find out more about groups, societies, clubs or organisations that you can get involved with then click here, or call Chris Jones, the senior manager of Youth Services on 01597 826483.

Volunteering is also a good way to get new experiences and skills, so to find out what you can do visit Volunteering Wales and find out what opportunities there are in your area. The North Montgomeryshire Volunteer Bureau can give you advice about these opportunities, so give them a call on 01938 554484.

Communities First Powys | Bro Ddyfi | Oldford | Ystradgynlais