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Giving a voice to older people living in rural areas
An older couple walking in the countryside
An older couple walking in the countryside

The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales is inviting older people to get in touch with her office to share their experiences of growing older in rural areas.

09/07/2026
Residents urged to have their say on future of well-being in Powys
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Wellbeing assessment banner image

Share your views on what well-being means to you.

09/07/2026
Better Together: how planning decisions affect our health and wellbeing
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A sign that reads Powys

New explainer warns planning decisions are shaping Wales’ health, with urgent action needed.

08/07/2026
Acting Arrangements confirmed while Hayley Thomas focuses on treatment and recovery

Acting arrangements confirmed while Hayley Thomas focuses on treatment and recovery

07/07/2026
Invitation to Tender: Provision of General Dental Services in Newtown
dentist equipment over the clinic desk
dentist equipment over the clinic desk

Bids to provide NHS General Dental Services in Newtown are invited by 24 July 2026.

02/07/2026
Powys Residents urged to share their views as part of Better Together consultation later this year
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A sign that reads Powys

No decisions have been made, and none will be made until there has been full and meaningful consultation with our staff and the public, which we expect to take place from September

30/06/2026
Celebrating Armed Forces Week at Powys Teaching Health Board
A collage of veteran Raychelle Lewis
A collage of veteran Raychelle Lewis

As we mark Armed Forces Week (22–28 June), Powys Teaching Health Board is proud to recognise and celebrate the contribution of serving personnel, veterans, reservists and military families.

25/06/2026
Stay Well in Hot Weather

Anyone can become unwell when the weather is hot.

24/06/2026
Meningitis B vaccination to be offered to young people across Wales

Young people born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008 as well as those aged between 18 and 25 entering their first year of university will be offered two doses of Meningitis vaccination this summer and autumn.

23/06/2026
Official Notice of Application by Llanfyllin Group Practice to close the branch surgery in Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant

We will shortly be launching a formal period of engagement with patients and wider stakeholders.

23/06/2026
Supporting and Celebrating Our Armed Forces Community

This Armed Forces Week, we recognise and thank colleagues, families and communities connected to the Armed Forces.   

22/06/2026
Invitation to Tender: Provision of General Dental Services in Llandrindod Wells

Bids to provide NHS General Dental Services in Llandrindod Wells are invited by 13 July 2026.

22/06/2026
Hywel Dda University Health Board: Have your say on the future of stroke services

Join a public event in Machynlleth on 30 June 2026.

19/06/2026
Meeting of the Board on 24 June 2026

Board meetings will be Livestreamed and uploaded to YouTube after the meeting.

19/06/2026
NHS Wales online mental health support expands to tackle gambling harms
Text Reads: Control harmful gambling. New online support from NHS Wales. Image of male sitting with hand on head looking at mobile phone.
Text Reads: Control harmful gambling. New online support from NHS Wales. Image of male sitting with hand on head looking at mobile phone.

Wales has become the first UK country to offer nationwide access to an innovative online programme for people affected by gambling harms.  

08/06/2026
"Without you, I wouldn't be here", Crash survivor urges others to donate blood after needing 100 transfusions

Please help the Welsh Blood Service by booking a lifesaving appointment today on the Welsh Blood Service website.

05/06/2026
Better Together: "Moving beyond a hospital-by-default model"
Picture of child, father and grandfather. Grandfather has a walking aid.
Picture of child, father and grandfather. Grandfather has a walking aid.

A guest article from Senedd Research.

02/06/2026
Better Together: Why do we not have a District General Hospital in Powys
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A sign that reads Powys

Answering your questions about Better Together.

02/06/2026
Seeking your view on the draft Powys Teaching Health Board Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment

We welcome your feedback by 30 July 2026.

29/05/2026
Better Together: Introducing our draft System Models of Care
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A sign that reads Powys

We are listening to public, patient, staff and stakeholder feedback to shape the future.

28/05/2026