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New X-ray equipment for Ystradgynlais, Llandrindod Wells and Welshpool

A £1.7million investment in new digital X-ray equipment has been announced by Powys Teaching Health Board. Funded by Welsh Government, the new equipment will produce faster, clearer images than ever before, helping to improve diagnostics for the people of Powys. 

16/10/2024
Improvement works for Llandrindod hospital

Further essential improvement works are due to begin at Llandrindod Wells Memorial Hospital thanks to £3m funding from Welsh Government.

16/10/2024
Help us protect our patients and staff as we head into Autumn and Winter
11/10/2024
Green light for temporary changes to some MIU and ward-based services in Powys
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Powys Teaching Health Board Logo

Powys Teaching Health Board has today (10 October 2024) approved proposals for temporary changes to some minor injury and ward-based services in the county. 

10/10/2024
Jacqui's journey – smoke-free for five months and counting
07/10/2024
Welshpool welcomes Indian colleagues to the hospital team

Welshpool hospital’s latest recruits have been settling in well after starting their new registered nurse positions. Powys has had a number of internationally educated nurse cohorts who have joined the health board to provide nursing care to local people.

02/10/2024
World Mental Health Day 2024 – 5 tips to prioritise your mental health in the workplace.
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Image of Emoticon ball on male hand on work table.happy life concepts

It’s easy to let wellbeing slide amid workplace pressures, but self-care is essential if we’re to thrive in both our personal and professional lives.

01/10/2024
World Mental Health Day 2024 – it's time to prioritise staff mental health
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Image of hands holding smile face in brain paper cut, happy smiley emotion

This year’s World Mental Health Day serves as a critical reminder to employers to support staff  wellbeing – it’s not just a compassionate move; it’s essential for fostering a healthy, productive work environment.

01/10/2024
New ways to register for an NHS Dentist

Residents of Powys can now register online to join a waiting list for NHS Dental treatment.

01/10/2024
Prepare for winter

As we head into autumn and winter, Powys Teaching Health Board is reminding everyone that vaccinations can help protect you and your family from common winter illnesses and support the NHS to focus on people who need the most care.

30/09/2024
Bone Heath Matters
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Image of Man Holding and Showing Vertebrae on Skeleton. Closeup View of Vertebrae on Skeleton

Falls are a leading cause of fragility fractures, so we want to raise awareness of some of the risk factors for osteoporosis during Falls Awareness Week 2024

18/09/2024
5 tips to help you "Control Your Scroll" on Youth Mental Health Day 2024
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Woman sitting near window and reading book. Focus on box with smartphone. Digital detox and leisure concept

How many times have you got lost down the social media rabbit hole? In today’s digital world, it's easy to lose your way and get stuck in an endless scroll, and while social media can help us make great connections, it can also negatively impact our mental health. 

18/09/2024
New temporary community dental service for Hay on Wye
:(From left) Warren Tolley is pictured with Jacqui Bennett, Area Senior Dental Nurse,  Nicola Coulthard, Dental Nurse, Chair of Hay on Wye Town Council, Cllr. Fiona Howard, Ana Rafaela Direito Peixoto, Senior Dental Officer and Lloyd Bovensiepen, Senior D
:(From left) Warren Tolley is pictured with Jacqui Bennett, Area Senior Dental Nurse,  Nicola Coulthard, Dental Nurse, Chair of Hay on Wye Town Council, Cllr. Fiona Howard, Ana Rafaela Direito Peixoto, Senior Dental Officer and Lloyd Bovensiepen, Senior D

Residents of the Hay on Wye area on the NHS dental waiting list will have access to a new temporary community NHS dental service for the next three months.

16/09/2024
Next Steps on Temporary Service Change Engagement
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Powys Teaching Health Board Logo

Next steps on temporary service change engagement

11/09/2024
New lung-function equipment installed at Bronllys Hospital

Patients in the south of the county now have access to full lung function testing  locally thanks to the installation of a new piece of  testing equipment.

05/09/2024
Join us as an Independent Member

Closing date 27 September 2024

03/09/2024
Powys Teaching Health Board are now using Sign Live services! 

Sign Live is a Video Relay Service which allows our service users to call us and be connected to a qualified and registered British Sign Language interpreter who will then relay the information over the phone to our staff.

02/09/2024
Powys Teaching Health Board and OKKO Health announce collaboration to support patients living with Macular Degeneration

Patients in Powys will soon have the opportunity to take part in a groundbreaking project that will enable patients with macular degeneration to self-monitor their sight on their own smartphones, between scheduled outpatient appointments.  Powys Teaching Health Board is excited to be working on an innovative collaboration with OKKO Health, a leader in eye health technology.

30/08/2024
Powys Teaching Health Board Annual General Meeting 2pm-3pm, 11 September 2024

Our AGM will take place from 2.00pm to 3.00pm on 11 September 2024 virtually via Microsoft Teams. 

30/08/2024
Important information on Minor Injury Units in Powys
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Text graphic which reads Important information on Minor Injury Units in Powys

It is really important to stress that community hospitals in Powys do not provide acute care. Instead, they provide those services that it is safe and appropriate to offer in a rural community setting including treatment for minor injuries.

22/08/2024