Women's health matters

Caring for your health is caring for your family too

Key things to check and do:

• Attend regular cervical and breast screenings
• Speak up about menopause symptoms — help is available
• Look after your mental wellbeing during life's changes
• Report any unusual bleeding, pain, or lumps to your GP

Help available in Powys:

• Cervical Screening Wales
  Invite every 3-5 years between ages 25-64.
  Book easily through your GP surgery.
• Breast Test Wales
  Mobile units visit Powys towns regularly.
  029 2039 7222
• Menopause Support
  GPs across Powys can offer advice and treatment for menopause symptoms — don't suffer in silence.
• Mind Powys - Women's Wellbeing Groups
  https://www.powysmind.org.uk/

01597 824411

• Community Connectors (PAVO)
  Help accessing local women's groups, fitness classes, mental health support.
  https://www.pavo.org.uk/help-for-people/community-connectors

01597 822191

• Live Fear Free - Free, confidential support 24/7

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence, or other forms of violence against women, help is available.

gov.wales/live-fear-free

Call: 0808 80 10 800 Text: 07860 077333
 

What you can do today:

• Book your smear or breast screening if you're due
• Talk to your GP about menopause or any ongoing concerns
• Join local wellbeing groups for social support
• Take time for your own mental health too — you deserve it