Volunteer Opportunity: Help Amplify Mental Health Patient Voices on the Clywedog Ward

Are you passionate about improving mental health services? Do you have personal experience with mental health inpaitent care or caring for someone who has? The Powys Patients’ Council (PPC) is looking for a compassionate volunteer to join our team and make a difference in the lives of patients on the Clywedog Ward at Llandrindod Wells War Memorial Hospital.

Your lived experience is the most important qualification for this role. Whether you’ve received care in an acute mental health setting or supported someone who has, your insight and empathy will help amplify the voices of patients who need it most.

The Powys Patients’ Council (PPC), funded by Powys Teaching Health Board and facilitated by PAVO’s Mental Health Team, gives a voice to people in acute mental health settings. Through regular, confidential, patient-only meetings, PPC volunteers with lived experience create a safe space for patients to share feedback, ask questions, and express their views on the care they receive.

This role is a meaningful opportunity to ensure patient voices are heard and to contribute to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health.

What You’ll Do

• Attend monthly patient meetings on Clywedog Ward to gather feedback.

• Share updates at quarterly Engage to Change meetings.

• Work with patients, staff, and management to tackle challenges.

• Shadow experienced volunteers on Felindre Ward to build confidence.

Next Steps

If you’re interested in becoming a PPC volunteer, we’d love to hear from you!

Contact

Alice.Dolan@PAVO.org.uk

or call

07833 401446

for an informal discussion.

Ready to apply? Send an expression of interest outlining your experience and skills. This information will support your application and help us ensure the role is a good fit for you.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of patients on the Clywedog Ward. Together, we can amplify voices and create lasting change.