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Powys County Times
2 days ago
- Health
- Powys County Times
Bereavement service for over-70s in Dyfed and Powys launched
A new bereavement support service has launched to help people through loss. The scheme is aimed at over-70s in Dyfed and Powys and is delivered by Age Cymru Dyfed and Age Cymru Powys. It has been made possible by funding from the Welsh Government's National Bereavement Support Grant 2025 and focuses on early intervention. The service is designed to reduce barriers for older adults and address a gap in initial bereavement support, particularly for those living in rural or underserved areas. According to the Office for National Statistics, more than a quarter of bereavement support needs among older adults in Wales go unmet. This leaves many feeling unprepared, isolated and unable to cope. The new project offers compassionate and accessible support for people aged 70 and above. Support will be available through both face-to-face and remote channels and will include practical help. The aim is to build resilience and reduce loneliness, while also easing pressure on health and social care services. The scheme will also contribute to a wider evidence base to inform future bereavement services across Wales. It is hoped that this targeted support will help older adults navigate their grief and access the help they need.
Business News Wales
5 days ago
- Health
- Business News Wales
New Bereavement Support Service Launches for Over 70s in Dyfed and Powys
A new bereavement support service for older adults has launched across the Dyfed and Powys areas. Delivered by Age Cymru Dyfed and Age Cymru Powys, the new service has been made possible by funding from the Welsh Government National Bereavement Support Grant 2025. The service is an early intervention approach, with the aim of reducing barriers for older adults within bereavement services. It addresses critical gaps in initial bereavement support for people aged 70 and over — a group especially vulnerable to isolation and crisis following the loss of a loved one, particularly in rural and underserved areas. The Office for National Statistics estimates over a quarter of bereavement support needs for older adults in Wales goes unmet and the charity says this leaves many older adults feeling unprepared and isolated, with many unable to cope. This new project offers early, compassionate and equitable access to make bereavement pathways clear and accessible for the over 70s age group within Dyfed and Powys. Practical support will be available, both face-to-face and remotely, helping to build resilience, reduce isolation, and ease pressure on health and social care systems. The initiative will also contribute to a growing evidence base to help shape future bereavement services across Wales.
