Today we join colleagues across the UK to celebrate Social Prescribing Day 2025. The National Academy for Social Prescribing, describes the day: “Social Prescribing Day is an annual celebration of the people, organisations and communities who make social prescribing happen. Since 2019, thousands of local, national and international organisations, link workers, medical professionals, academics and…
This month we have had some amazing moments. Our colleagues at PAVS have shared their own top moment of February… Our CEO Jess described: “It was immensely gratifying to receive such positive feedback from the Board of Social Care Wales following their visit to PAVS – they remarked that they wished they could ‘bottle the…
2025 has well and truly kicked off with high energy and engagement throughout this first month of the year. We have seen deep community connection and impressive change across all the PAVS teams. In the office, we refreshed some of our policies and made a collective effort to update our website. Out in the community,…
This is one of our champion Community Connectors at PAVS, Sarah Harvey, out and about delivering much needed baby clothing from the Pembrokeshire Baby Bank to families in the community. The Pembrokeshire Baby Bank is a charity relying on grants, fund raising, volunteers and donations. It is a valuable service for families, regularly working with…
Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services (PAVS) has been recognised for its commitment to and support for carers and their families. Their Pembrokeshire Dementia Supportive Communities project has achieved the Investors in Carers Silver Level award; a scheme which is delivered by Hywel Dda University Health Board and supported by its local authority and third sector…
In our last ‘Meet the Team’, before a short break over Christmas, we spoke to Mandy Lawrence. What’s a day in the life of a Community Connector (Haverfordwest) like?My day is varied and unpredictable. I can be helping someone with activities and transport one minute and attending a coffee morning with cake the next. It…
This week, in our new weekly ‘Meet the Team’ slot, is Mia Pavs We asked Mia a few questions about her role and what she enjoys about her job… What is a day in the life of a Community Connector for South Pembrokeshire like?As a connector no two days are the same. I receive referrals…
