Health Board News

Apply by 3 October 2025.

This fantastic apprenticeship opportunity provides new entrants, aged 16+, with limited or no prior health care experience, to embark on a career at Powys Teaching Health Board and take their first step on their development journey to becoming a healthcare professional. 

There’s no doubting it – it’s a huge life step. No wonder this period in your life can be a whirlwind of anticipation, excitement and worry.

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Powys Teaching Health Board will take place from 13.30 to 14.30 on 15 September 2025 virtually via Microsoft Teams

Thanks to the positive developments made possible by League of Friends, improvement works are now due to start at Welshpool Hospital on 2 September 2025 and will continue until Christmas.

Digital mental health support is growing - but so are the myths and misconceptions that surround it. At NHS Wales’ online CBT Service, we wanted to set the record straight. Here are some common myths about mental health apps – and why they definitely don’t apply to SilverCloud.

The back-to-school period can be a time of excitement, but it can also bring about anxiety, especially for children starting a new school.

Hywel Dda University Health Board is reminding people who access hospital services across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire that there is just over a week left to take part in the public consultation on the Clinical Services Plan.

The My Dentist practice in Knighton has announced that it will be closing on 30 September 2025

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

Join this free webinar and learn how NHS Wales digital health services – including SilverCloud Wales - can support you or those you work with.

A Builth Wells resident who will be retiring from nursing after 42 years of service has been recognised for their efforts by the Chair of Powys County Council.

Exam results day can be a stressful and emotional time, but it’s important to remember that your grades are just one part of your journey.

Monday 4 August, 3.00-6.00pm, at Neuadd Pendre Tywyn, Brook Street, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9DP

Powys Teaching Health Board has today confirmed the continuation of temporary service changes introduced in December 2024, following a six-month evaluation.

Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB) has partnered with local horticultural charity Flora Cultura to offer gardening, outdoor activities and skills development to benefit those with mental health conditions and also those with learning disabilities or neurological conditions. 

We are looking to hear from people in Wales about their awareness and experiences of digital psychological therapies.