Health Board News

The Board of Powys Teaching Health Board met on Thursday 11 April to discuss and consider updated recommendations.

This bulletin keeps you updated on the development of NHS services in Knighton and East Radnorshire including Knighton Community Hospital.

The cost of NHS dental treatment in Wales will increase from 1 April 2024.

NHS Wales’ online cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) team has welcomed the Welsh Government’s commitment to digital therapies and early intervention as outlined in its new Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy.

Researchers from Powys Teaching Health Board have been involved in a new study calling for policy reform in the management of antipsychotic medication to support both patients and health care professionals.

EMRTS Service Review - Latest Update 

A partnership including Powys Teaching Health Board has received over £5 million in funding to research and explore solutions to rural challenges.

Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB) is delighted to announce the appointment of Hayley Thomas as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Alun Griffiths Contractors has advised us of a temporary closure of the A493 north of Machynlleth during February 2024 which will affect travel between Machynlleth and the Aberdyfi/Pennal/Tywyn area.

Powys Teaching Health Board has welcomed a report into child protection arrangements in the county following a multi-agency inspection. 

The third and final engagement phase of the Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service (EMRTS) Review, about how to further improve the air ambulance service in Wales, takes place between 01 and 29 February 2024.

Flu is still circulating in our communities and vaccination continues to be the best way to protect you and your family from the consequences of flu this winter.

A Minor Injuries Nurse from Ystradgynlais has received a special recognition award for her quick, calm and professional reaction saving the life of a patient earlier this year.

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Thanks to funding from Knighton Community Hospital’s League of Friends (LOF), patients in the area can now have some hearing test  appointments locally rather than travel.

The Outline Business Case has been approved.

Paul successfully gave up smoking recently after getting support from Help Me Quit. You too can access this support and successfully quit smoking for good!