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Community Wellbeing and Information Event in Gilwern on 2 November 2023

A drop-in event from 3.30pm to 7pm

25/09/2023
Patient Letter due to be issued to residents of the Gilwern area

Letters will arrive in early October.

25/09/2023
Updated Notice Issued September 2023

COVID is circulating in Powys and across the UK. Flu and other respiratory infections will increase as we head into the autumn. We want to protect all of our patients and staff from the risk of infection.

22/09/2023
Update on development of the NHS Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service (EMRTS Cymru) and Wales Air Ambulance Charity (21 September 2023)

EASC has published its tenth briefing for stakeholders.

21/09/2023
Update from the Powys Teaching Health Board Nosocomial Covid-19 Patient Safety Review Team

Powys Teaching Health Board's dedicated nosocomial COVID-19 review team has now concluded its patient safety investigations included in the National Nosocomial COVID-19 Programme

21/09/2023
COVID Vaccination Reserve List now open

Our COVID vaccination reserve list is open.

21/09/2023
Text messaging service developed to help smokers quit
Picture of the members of Powys stop smoking team
Picture of the members of Powys stop smoking team

The Powys Stop Smoking team are currently working in partnership with GP practices to support smokers via a text messaging service.

19/09/2023
Provision of Minor Injury Unit Services in Gwent - 8-week Engagement

Do you use minor injury services in Abergavenny?

Engagement on the future provision of minor injury services across Gwent is under way until 3 November 2023.

15/09/2023
Bevan Commission seek public view on the future of health and social care in Wales

Take part in a conversation about the future of health and social care in Wales.

14/09/2023
Financial pressures on the NHS prompt change in escalation status
magnifying glass on white background
magnifying glass on white background

Welsh Government has today announced that Powys Teaching Health Board has moved from “routine arrangements” to “enhanced monitoring” for planning & finance in the national Joint Escalation and Intervention Arrangements.

13/09/2023
It's important to stay safe in the heat

Those most at risk include older people, very young children and people with pre-existing medical conditions.

09/09/2023
Powys Teaching Health Board Annual General Meeting 27 September 2023
07/09/2023
No RAAC issues identified in PTHB buildings

No RAAC issues identified in PTHB buildings

05/09/2023
Inclusive communications boards installed in Talgarth playground
Tara Louviere-Cowen, Jackie Perola, Stephen Butcher, William Powell, Sophie and Jess Powell at Talgarth playground
Tara Louviere-Cowen, Jackie Perola, Stephen Butcher, William Powell, Sophie and Jess Powell at Talgarth playground

Last month saw the latest communications boards installed in Woodlands Avenue playpark in Talgarth. 

30/08/2023
Every Story Matters is your opportunity to help the UK Covid-19 Inquiry understand your experience of the pandemic.

Every one of our experiences is unique and this is your opportunity to share the impact it had on you, and your life, with the Inquiry.

15/08/2023
Update on development of the NHS Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service (EMRTS Cymru) and Wales Air Ambulance Charity (8 August 2023)

EASC has published its ninth briefing for stakeholders.

11/08/2023
Older People can take action today to protect their future

The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales and the Office of the Public Guardian have worked in partnership to develop an easy guide to Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA).

11/08/2023
Welsh Government issues important update on public sector finances

Welsh Government has issued an important update on public sector finances.

10/08/2023
Knighton and East Radnor Community Focus - Issue 4

The latest news from Knighton Community Hospital

01/08/2023
Extension of interim CEO arrangements

Carl Cooper, Chair of Powys Teaching Health Board, has today announced the extension of Hayley Thomas' appointment as interim Chief Executive of the Health Board.

19/07/2023