Health Board News

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

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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. 

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.

Next steps on temporary service change engagement

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.

Closing date 27 September 2024

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.

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.

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