Health Board News

A meeting of PTHB took place on Wednesday 26 March 2025 to consider the health board’s plans and priorities for the year ahead. 

PTHB has taken urgent action to counter the increasing prevalence of youth vaping.

Six of Wales’ seven health boards now have direct referral pathways to SilverCloud’s online mental health platform as the service continues to expand. 

A group of nurses who hail from the south western Indian state of Kerala have been celebrating passing their OSCE exams – and have praised the welcome that they’ve had from the Machynlleth community since they’ve moved to the town.

So, in honour of World Sleep Day, let’s talk about why getting enough shut-eye is one of the best, not to mention easiest, things you can do for your mental health.

Powys Teaching Health Board is currently undertaking a contract tendering process for the delivery of General Medical Services in Rhayader.

Since October we have been carrying out some essential improvement works at the Llandrindod Wells War Memorial Hospital thanks to a £3m funding from Welsh Government.

The next phase of the external works will address the access roads at the front of the hospital.

Farmers are urged to take precautions due to the potential health risks associated with lambing.

The X-ray unit at Ystradgynlais Community Hospital will be re-opening this Friday (21^st February, 2025) after having new digital equipment installed.

And the unit at Brecon War Memorial Hospital is now temporarily closed while the state of the art equipment is installed there.

Powys Teaching Health Board’s new  temporary community mobile dental unit is now providing services at Bronllys Community Hospital and will be operating from there in the coming months.

The X-ray unit at the hospital in Llandrindod Wells is to reopen this Friday (14 February 2025).

It’s Time to Talk Day 2025! We caught up with Online CBT Service lead coordinator Sarah Powell to learn how SilverCloud Wales can help you start that vital conversation about mental health and wellbeing.

Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB) has agreed not to implement changes to waiting times for appointments and procedures in English hospitals at a meeting on 29 January 2025.

Children's Mental Health Week is all about helping young people feel strong and supported in their mental well-being. 

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.

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.