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Update on development of the NHS Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service (EMRTS Cymru) and Wales Air Ambulance Charity (10 November 2022)

The NHS Wales Emergency Ambulance Services Committee has published a second briefing for stakeholders on the development of Air Ambulance services,

10/11/2022
Reserve your place at the Powys Unpaid Carers Conference

Bookings can now be made to attend the Powys Unpaid Carers Conference 2022, either in person or online.

08/11/2022
Powys Teaching Health Board wins top accolade for patient self-management at the Nursing Times Awards 2022
Jen Walsh receives the Nursing Times Award from Dr Joan Myers OBE, Director, Joan Myers Consultancy and member of the Nursing Times Awards judging panel, at the Nursing Times Awards Ceremony
Jen Walsh receives the Nursing Times Award from Dr Joan Myers OBE, Director, Joan Myers Consultancy and member of the Nursing Times Awards judging panel, at the Nursing Times Awards Ceremony

A nursing team at Powys Teaching Health Board have been recognised at the Nursing Times Awards 2022.

07/11/2022
NHS Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service (EMRTS Cymru) and Wales Air Ambulance Charity developments under discussion on 8 November 2022

The NHS Wales Emergency Ambulance Services Committee has published papers for their meeting in public on 8 November 2022.

03/11/2022
Q&A Briefing with Carol Shillabeer on 3 November 2022

Our Q and A Briefing on 3 November 2022 is now available to watch online.

03/11/2022
New Brecon Hospital Car Park set to open in the next few weeks

Opening set to take place when lighting is complete.

01/11/2022
Update on Knighton Community Hospital - October 2022

It has not yet been possible to re-open Panpwnton Ward due to insufficient registered nurse staffing.

31/10/2022
The October 2022 newsletter on the redevelopment of Bro Ddyfi Hospital is now available

Read the latest newsletter on our website.

31/10/2022
We can all play our part to Keep Powys Safe

This winter, we can all play our part to help protect those most at risk

30/10/2022
COVID-19 Autumn Booster Drop-in Clinics - 31 October to 13 November
Covid vaccinations
Covid vaccinations

COVID 19 Autumn Boosters are available on a drop-in basis for some Powys patients aged 65+ and for frontline health and care workers at our COVID 19 vaccination centres in Newtown, Llandrindod Wells and Bronllys.

28/10/2022
Your Big Ideas for Powys

We need your help to decide on the big issues that partner organisations in Powys should focus on over the next five years.

27/10/2022
Update on development of the NHS Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service (EMRTS Cymru) and Wales Air Ambulance Charity

The NHS Wales Emergency Ambulance Services Committee has published a briefing for stakeholders on the development of Air Ambulance services,

26/10/2022
Powys Teaching Health Board breaks the 30,000 COVID-19 vaccinations given marker in its winter vaccines push
Eluned Morgan meets staff at a Mass Vaccination Centre
Eluned Morgan meets staff at a Mass Vaccination Centre

The winter respiratory vaccinations campaign is encouraging all people to ‘Power Up Their Protection’ from serious illness caused by COVID-19 and Influenza.  

25/10/2022
Council launches cost of living information hub

An information hub with advice and support about dealing with the cost of living has been launched by Powys County Council.

25/10/2022
Join an online event on changes to Stroke Services in Herefordshire and Worcestershire

Information about changes to stroke services in Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

21/10/2022
COVID-19 Autumn Booster Drop-in Clinics - week beginning 24 October
Covid vaccinations
Covid vaccinations

COVID 19 Autumn Boosters are available on a drop-in basis for some Powys patients aged 65+ and for frontline health and care workers at our COVID 19 vaccination centres in Newtown, Llandrindod Wells and Bronllys.

21/10/2022
Online mental health support for children and young people launches in Wales
Sky background with dark blue text: Online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for young people, their parents and carers. 
Sky background with dark blue text: Online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for young people, their parents and carers. 
20/10/2022
Online Q&A Event with Carol Shillabeer on 3 November 2022

You are invited to an online Q&A event from 5.15pm to 6pm on Thursday 3 November.

20/10/2022
Creative sessions available for people in Powys who are bereaved, affected by, or exposed to suicide
Blue cloud shape in the background with white text: out of the blue
Blue cloud shape in the background with white text: out of the blue

out of the BLUE is offering people in Powys positive & professionally led creative sessions, with a focus on providing gentle participatory experiences in the creative arts, hands on gardening & traditional craft making.

19/10/2022
Minister opens Powys Health and Care Academy's first campus
Health and Social Services Minister Eluned Morgan MS visiting Basil Webb Hall at Bronllys Community Hospital, which has been converted into a modern training centre.
Health and Social Services Minister Eluned Morgan MS visiting Basil Webb Hall at Bronllys Community Hospital, which has been converted into a modern training centre.

Powys Health and Care Academy’s first campus, at Bronllys Community Hospital, was officially opened on Thursday 13 October by Health and Social Services Minister Eluned Morgan.

14/10/2022