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Kindness is king: Show compassion to combat stress
Text Reads: Show compassion to combat stress stress awareness month 2025. Image of man looking happy.
Text Reads: Show compassion to combat stress stress awareness month 2025. Image of man looking happy.

April is Stress Awareness Month, and this year’s theme, #LeadWithLove, reminds us of the incredible power of kindness and its proven positive effects on our mental health.

02/04/2025
Next Steps on Velindre @ Nevill Hall Radiotherapy Unit
Computer generated image of the new Velindre at Nevill Hall Radiotherapy Unit
Computer generated image of the new Velindre at Nevill Hall Radiotherapy Unit

Powys patients under the care of Velindre Cancer Service on certain cancer pathways* will shortly be able to receive radiotherapy services at the new Velindre @ Nevill Hall Radiotherapy Unit.

02/04/2025
Newtown's X-ray unit to re-open on Friday April 4

The X-ray unit at Newtown’s Montgomeryshire County Infirmary will be re-opening on Friday April 4th after having new digital equipment installed.

While this installation work is taking place, patients who need X-rays are being redirected to another of the health board’s community hospitals.  

02/04/2025
COVID-19 Spring vaccination
Row of Covid vaccinations 
Row of Covid vaccinations 

If you are eligible for a spring dose it will be offered between April and June.

27/03/2025
An update from Dr Carl Cooper, Chair of Powys Teaching Health Board, on planning for 2025/26

A meeting of PTHB took place on Wednesday 26 March 2025 to consider the health board’s plans and priorities for the year ahead. 

27/03/2025
School pupils given fake vape packages to address urgent health risk
School pupil looking at fake vape packet
School pupil looking at fake vape packet

PTHB has taken urgent action to counter the increasing prevalence of youth vaping.

27/03/2025
Health boards partner with online mental health service
Male holding phone text reads Anytime, anywhere mental health support from NHS Wales
Male holding phone text reads Anytime, anywhere mental health support from NHS Wales

Six of Wales’ seven health boards now have direct referral pathways to SilverCloud’s online mental health platform as the service continues to expand. 

21/03/2025
Machynlleth's newest nurses pass their exams – and praise the warm welcome from the community

A group of nurses who hail from the south western Indian state of Kerala have been celebrating passing their OSCE exams – and have praised the welcome that they’ve had from the Machynlleth community since they’ve moved to the town.

20/03/2025
Why getting enough shut-eye is vital for your mental health
Image of male with eyes closed with hands together on side of face. Text reads Bank better sleep #WorldSleepDay2025
Image of male with eyes closed with hands together on side of face. Text reads Bank better sleep #WorldSleepDay2025

So, in honour of World Sleep Day, let’s talk about why getting enough shut-eye is one of the best, not to mention easiest, things you can do for your mental health.

12/03/2025
GP Services in Rhayader
Exterior of Rhayader GP
Exterior of Rhayader GP

Powys Teaching Health Board is currently undertaking a contract tendering process for the delivery of General Medical Services in Rhayader.

07/03/2025
Temporary access and car park works at Llandrindod start next week

Since October we have been carrying out some essential improvement works at the Llandrindod Wells War Memorial Hospital thanks to a £3m funding from Welsh Government.

The next phase of the external works will address the access roads at the front of the hospital.

06/03/2025
Keeping safe during lambing

Farmers are urged to take precautions due to the potential health risks associated with lambing.

05/03/2025
Ystradgynlais' X-ray unit to re-open on Friday – and Brecon's now temporarily closed

The X-ray unit at Ystradgynlais Community Hospital will be re-opening this Friday (21st February, 2025) after having new digital equipment installed.

And the unit at Brecon War Memorial Hospital is now temporarily closed while the state of the art equipment is installed there.

18/02/2025
Community mobile dental unit now operating at Bronllys

Powys Teaching Health Board’s new  temporary community mobile dental unit is now providing services at Bronllys Community Hospital and will be operating from there in the coming months.

14/02/2025
X-ray units at Llandrindod and Ystradgynlais set to re-open

The X-ray unit at the hospital in Llandrindod Wells is to reopen this Friday (14 February 2025).

11/02/2025
Time To Talk Day 2025
Text Reads: fancy a brew? Let
Text Reads: fancy a brew? Let

It’s Time to Talk Day 2025! We caught up with Online CBT Service lead coordinator Sarah Powell to learn how SilverCloud Wales can help you start that vital conversation about mental health and wellbeing.

05/02/2025
Board confirms that waiting time measures will not be implemented but difficult choices still needed

Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB) has agreed not to implement changes to waiting times for appointments and procedures in English hospitals at a meeting on 29 January 2025.

29/01/2025
Helping your child to explore and understand their emotions
Text Reads: Know Yourself Grow Yourself. Children
Text Reads: Know Yourself Grow Yourself. Children

Children's Mental Health Week is all about helping young people feel strong and supported in their mental well-being. 

28/01/2025
Update on Waiting Times for hospitals in England: Next steps to be discussed at Board Meeting on 29 January

The Board is recommended not to support changes to waiting times for care in England this spring

27/01/2025
Powys dementia nurse honoured by His Majesty King Charles

The Lead Nurse for Dementia for Powys Teaching Health Board has been presented with her British Empire Medal at a ceremony in Newtown.

Heather Wenban was presented with the honour – announced in His Majesty King Charles’ Birthday Honours in June 2024 – by the county’s Lord Lieutenant Mrs Tia Jones at a ceremony at Hope Church which was attended by friends, family and colleagues.

27/01/2025