CAMAD is a volunteer bureau/ community support charity formed in 1998. We have 8 trustees, 19 volunteers 2 part time staff.  We are open Tuesday to Friday and based in the grounds of the Cottage Hospital on Forge Road.  We are funded through charitable grants, PCC, PLHB as well as fundraising and donations.

Our aim is to promote and facilitate volunteering within Machynlleth and the Dyfi valley as well as plugging gaps in statutory services available locally.  This, along with our Wellbeing services, assists more vulnerable members of our community to live healthier, happy lives.

Services available …

Community Car - volunteers use their own cars to take people who are without transport to health related appointments.

Taxi Card Scheme - giving older people and those with a disability freedom of travel with a subsidised fare. Members pay £9 membership and get £50 worth of vouchers to top up their fare.

Monthly Lunch Club - a club for the elderly which provides a hot meal, pudding, lots of tea and coffee as well as a chance to get together for a sociable chat.

Foot Care Service  - for older people, volunteers are trained to do basic nail cutting . Keeping feet healthy helps to reduce falls in the home and maintain independence.

Meals on Wheels  - volunteers delivering hot meals twice a week for those who are unable to cook for themselves . 

Prescription Delivery – Collection and delivery of prescriptions to anyone who can’t get out themselves. 

Camad Drop In – a drop in on a Tuesday 1-3 pm for anyone in need of wellbeing support.  An informal environment offering an opportunity to participate in activities, art or just meet for a coffee and a chat. This is currently funded by The Tudor Trust.

Women’s Support Group –a weekly support group for local women from all walks of life to meet for a cuppa, a chance to chat to others as well as sharing knowledge and skills. Wednesdays 10.00 – 12 pm in The Warren Room at the Care Centre.