Health Board News

Later this year, Powys Teaching Health Board will introduce some changes to the way we commission your planned appointments and procedures from hospitals in England.

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

Awyr Iach will enable the people living in the Dyfi Valley to access outdoor activities in nature to boost their health and wellbeing

The temporary changes will help to ensure that more patients are in a hospital environment better suited to their needs, particularly if they are waiting for package of care to enable them to return home.

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.

The X-ray unit at Newtown’s Montgomeryshire County Infirmary has now re-opened after having new digital equipment installed and the unit at Breconshire War Memorial Hospital is due to open on Thursday April 24th.

It’s normal to feel stress during important times like exam season. If you can keep a lid on it, a little stress can even work in your favour, helping you stay motivated and improving alertness.

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A new Welsh speaker has joined NHS Wales’ digital mental health service, complementing the Welsh-language provision on offer.

The X-ray unit at Newtown’s Montgomeryshire County Infirmary will be re-opening on Friday April 4^th after having new digital equipment installed.

While this installation work is taking place, patients who need X-rays are being redirected to another of the health board’s community hospitals.  

April is Stress Awareness Month, and this year’s theme, #LeadWithLove, reminds us of the incredible power of kindness and its proven positive effects on our mental health.

Powys patients under the care of Velindre Cancer Service on certain cancer pathways* will shortly be able to receive radiotherapy services at the new Velindre @ Nevill Hall Radiotherapy Unit.

If you are eligible for a spring dose it will be offered between April and June.

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.