Health Board News

Information about the current position and next steps following recent temporary service changes in Brecon, Bronllys, Llandrindod Wells, Llanidloes and Newtown.

Update from Powys Teaching Health Board on Pharmacy Services in Llanfyllin

Overdone it this festive season? Dry January means a chance to reset - not just physically, but mentally too - helping you feel clearer, calmer, and more in control.  

If the bid for funding is approved, and planning permission is granted, then construction work could start as early as 2027.

Mental health professionals from NHS Wales have come together to share their top wellbeing tips for the festive season.

There are still seven drop in events around the county for residents to have their say with Powys Teaching Health Board as part of its Better Together programme.

Powys Teaching Health Board is delighted to announce the appointments of Rhiannon Beaumont-Wood to the role of Vice Chair and Mick Giannasi as Independent Member of Powys Teaching Health Board

As we move through the winter months, we are seeing an increase in respiratory illnesses, including colds, flu and other winter viruses, as well as cases of diarrhoea and vomiting in our community.

The current plans are due to be considered by Powys County Council’s Health and Care Scrutiny Committee before going to the Powys County Council Cabinet and Powys Teaching Health Board for consideration on 16 December 2025.

Many congratulations to Tanya Thomas, Team Leader for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in Powys, who won in the category of Mental Health Nurse at last week’s RCN Wales Nurse of the Year Awards.

Work will now resume on proposals for enhanced road-based care in remote and coastal parts of Wales.

Information about the current position and next steps following recent temporary service changes in Brecon, Bronllys, Llandrindod Wells, Llanidloes and Newtown.

Last week saw the official opening of the Richardson Centre for Mental health and Wellbeing in Llandrindod Wells. Named after a much-loved colleague who sadly passed away, the centre replaces the former ‘Hazels’ building in a modern, accessible setting.

From December 2025, new Orange, Yellow and Green categories will replace the current Amber and Green categories.

Your Health Services drop-in events are taking place between November and February.

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