ChatHealth – English
Confidential health advice for young people at the press of a button.
Young people in Powys can now access free, confidential health advice by text message. This innovative service is delivered by School Nurses from Powys Teaching Health Board and helps put young people in charge of their own health.
By texting 07312 263050, young people can ask Health Professionals for support and advice on a wide range of topics including but not limited to;
Mental Health
Bullying
Contraception
Alcohol
Self-harm
Sex
Drugs
Smoking
Healthy Eating
ChatHealth is a texting service that allows young people to text a helpline and get confidential information and support from a team of school nurses. Users can even choose to access the service anonymously if they wish.
Young people in other areas that operate ChatHealth have commented that they feel less embarrassed and not judged by using the service.
Messages can be sent at any time but messages are accessed and responded to Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 16:30 with the exception of Bank Holidays. The School Nursing team will aim to reply to any contact within 24 hours.
Website
www.pthb.nhs.wales/chathealth
Text
07312 263050ChatHealth – Welsh
SgwrsIechyd: Cyngor iechyd cyfrinachol i bobl ifanc ar flaen eich bys.
Gall pobl ifanc ym Mhowys nawr gael cyngor iechyd cyfrinachol am ddim dros decst. Mae’r gwasanaeth arloesol hwn yn cael ei ddarparu gan Nyrsys Ysgol o Fwrdd Iechyd Addysgu Powys ac mae’n helpu pobl ifanc rheoli eu hiechyd eu hunain.
Trwy decstio 07312 263050, gall pobl ifanc ofyn i Weithwyr Iechyd Proffesiynol am gymorth a chyngor ar ystod eang o bynciau, gan gynnwys, ond heb fod yn gyfyngedig i;
Iechyd Meddwl
Bwlio
Dulliau atal cenhedlu
Alcohol
Hunan-niweidio
Rhyw
Cyffuriau
Ysmygu
Bwyta’n Iach
Mae SgwrsIechyd yn wasanaeth tecstio sy’n galluogi pobl ifanc i anfon neges destun at linell gymorth a chael gwybodaeth gyfrinachol a chefnogaeth gan dîm o nyrsys ysgol. Gall defnyddwyr hyd yn oed ddewis defnyddio’r gwasanaeth yn ddienw os ydyn nhw’n dymuno.
Mae pobl ifanc mewn ardaloedd eraill sy’n defnyddio SgwrsIechyd wedi dweud eu bod yn teimlo’n llai annifyr a ddim yn cael eu barnu drwy ddefnyddio’r gwasanaeth.
Gellir anfon negeseuon ar unrhyw adeg ond bydd pob neges yn cael eu darllen a’u hymateb i rhwng dydd Llun i ddydd Gwener, 09:00 – 16:30 ac eithrio Gwyliau Banc. Nod y tîm Nyrsio Ysgolion fydd ymateb i unrhyw neges o fewn 24 awr.
Am fwy o wybodaeth ar SgwrsIechyd, ewch i https://biap.gig.cymru/sgwrsiechyd/ a gall pobl ifanc gyrchu’r gwasanaeth trwy anfon tecst at 07312 263050Relate
Relate is a confidential space for young people to express their thoughts, feelings and emotions.
It provides a live chat service to connect to a trained counsellor. Relate also provides counselling for children and young people face to face, by phone, and online.
Phone
0300 100 1234
Website
www.relate.org.uk/children-and-young-peoples-counsellingNSPCC
The NSPCC works to protect children from abuse.
Phone if you’re worried about a child
0808 800 5000
Phone if you’re under 18
0800 1111
Website
www.nspcc.org.uk/our-services-in-walesChildren in Wales
Children in Wales is the national umbrella body for organisations and individuals who work with children, young people and their families in Wales.
Phone
0292 034 2434
Email
info@childreninwales.org.ukNHS vaccination schedule
Checklist of the vaccines that are routinely offered to everyone in the UK for free on the NHS, and the ages at which they should ideally be given.
Website
NHS vaccinations and when to have themHealthy Start
The Healthy Start scheme provides funds to eligible families on low incomes to buy:
– plain liquid cow’s milk
– fresh, frozen, and tinned fruit and vegetables
– fresh, dried, and tinned pulses
– infant formula milk based on cow’s milk
Website
www.healthystart.nhs.uk
Poster
You could get help to buy food and milk (PDF)Flying Start
Flying Start is aimed at families with children aged up to four living in certain areas including Brecon. It includes free quality childcare, family support through Incredible Years programmes, intensive Health Visitor support, and support for language development.
Powys
Phone
01597 826114
Website
www.en.powys.gov.uk/Flying-Start
Email
flyingstart@powys.gov.ukSafer Sleep
Resources on how to sleep your baby more safely.
Posters
Safer Sleep (PDF)
Welsh Safer Sleep (PDF)Safety Advice for Parents and Carers in Relation to Self Harm and Suicide
Leaflet
Safety at Home (PDF)Childhood illness visual guide
Use this visual guide to help you identify common conditions and illnesses that may affect your child. Includes conditions such as measles, slapped cheek syndrome, chicken pox and warts.
Website
NHS: Visual Guide for Childhood illnessesChildline
Childline is there for you, whatever’s on your mind, to support and guide you, providing tips and techniques, ideas and inspiration, which can help you feel more in control.
Phone
0800 1111
Website
www.childline.org.ukPowys Young Persons’ Substance Misuse Service
Powys Young Persons’ Substance Misuse Service (YPSMS) is part of a range of services offered to adults and young people in Powys with substances misuse issues.
Phone
0300 777 2258
Website
Powys Young Person’s Substance Misuse Service – Adferiad
Email
powysyp@cais.org.ukRelate for children and young people
Relate is a confidential space for young people to express their thoughts, feelings and emotions. It provides a live chat service to connect to a trained counsellor. Relate also provides counselling for children and young people face-to-face, by phone, and online.
Phone
0300 100 1234
Website
www.relate.org.uk/children-and-young-peoples-counsellingFamily Lives
Advice on all aspects of parenting, including dealing with bullying.
Phone
0808 800 2222
(Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm and Saturday to Sunday, 10am to 3pm)
Website
www.familylives.org.ukNSPCC
The NSPCC works to protect children from abuse.
Phone if you’re worried about a child
0808 800 5000
Phone if you’re under 18
0800 1111
Website
www.nspcc.org.uk/our-services-in-walesParenting in Powys
Information and advice for parents in Powys, including:
> Free courses and workshops
> Support for all ages & stages
> Friendly advice from professionals
and much, much more!
More information can be found at
Parenting – Powys County Council
Child health
Page published: 9 May 2023
Last updated: 10 September 2025