Health Board News

The Board is recommended not to support changes to waiting times for care in England this spring

The Lead Nurse for Dementia for Powys Teaching Health Board has been presented with her British Empire Medal at a ceremony in Newtown.

Heather Wenban was presented with the honour – announced in His Majesty King Charles’ Birthday Honours in June 2024 – by the county’s Lord Lieutenant Mrs Tia Jones at a ceremony at Hope Church which was attended by friends, family and colleagues.

Protect yourself and those around you by getting your flu vaccine.

NHS Wales’ digital mental health service has launched a new mini-guide outlining support designed specifically for students. 

NHS Wales’ digital wellbeing service has teamed up with a pioneering clinic to help patients manage the mental health impacts of Lymphoedema and Lipalgia Syndrome.  

Wheelchair and pushchair/pram users will need to use a slightly different access point to Llandrindod Wells’ Memorial Hospital next week (w/c 27/1/25) while improvements to the current ramped access at the front entrance are carried out.

For next week only, disabled access into the hospital will be via the Minor Injury Unit, towards the rear of the site.

A  group of internationally educated nurses based in Newtown have been celebrating passing their OSCE exams.

The group of six all hail from  India and have been recruited by Powys Teaching Health Board to help reduce the reliance on agency nurses.

News from Powys County Council

The X-ray unit at Welshpool’s hospital is due to re-open on Friday January 24^th with the units at Ystradgynlais and Llandrindod Wells re-opening a few weeks later.

All patients are advised to continue to attend appointments as normal, pending further discussions at a future Board meeting. 

Imposter syndrome and fear of failure are common experiences for many students. Unchecked, they can provoke anxiety and get in the way of your success and enjoyment at university.

Plans to bring the well-loved and recognisable Grade II listed chapel back to life will get underway during 2025.

Committing to quitting smoking in 2025? SilverCloud Wales can help with free support for the mental health challenges of giving up cigarettes. 

News from Public Health Wales

Help us protect patients and staff from respiratory infections.

You can do a few things to help reduce your risk

Vaccination continues to be the best way to protect you and your family from the consequences of flu this winter

Act F.A.S.T. and dial 999 for emergency stroke care.