Health Board News

NHS Wales’ online mental health support service has hit 30,000 referrals since piloting six years ago.

Cases of Measles are increasing in the UK. Measles can be a very serious disease and cause severe, even life threatening complications.

People in south Wales can now access free online mental health therapy through a new referral system set up in partnership with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB).

A new service for patients with suspected heart problems has been introduced by Powys Teaching Health Board which is seeing patients diagnosed and treated closer to home.

Powys Teaching Health Board and Powys County Council launch new campaign to raise awareness of the potential harms of vaping to young people.

The Board of Powys Teaching Health Board met on Thursday 11 April to discuss and consider updated recommendations.

This bulletin keeps you updated on the development of NHS services in Knighton and East Radnorshire including Knighton Community Hospital.

The cost of NHS dental treatment in Wales will increase from 1 April 2024.

NHS Wales’ online cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) team has welcomed the Welsh Government’s commitment to digital therapies and early intervention as outlined in its new Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy.

Researchers from Powys Teaching Health Board have been involved in a new study calling for policy reform in the management of antipsychotic medication to support both patients and health care professionals.

EMRTS Service Review - Latest Update 

A partnership including Powys Teaching Health Board has received over £5 million in funding to research and explore solutions to rural challenges.

Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB) is delighted to announce the appointment of Hayley Thomas as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Alun Griffiths Contractors has advised us of a temporary closure of the A493 north of Machynlleth during February 2024 which will affect travel between Machynlleth and the Aberdyfi/Pennal/Tywyn area.

Powys Teaching Health Board has welcomed a report into child protection arrangements in the county following a multi-agency inspection. 

The third and final engagement phase of the Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service (EMRTS) Review, about how to further improve the air ambulance service in Wales, takes place between 01 and 29 February 2024.

Flu is still circulating in our communities and vaccination continues to be the best way to protect you and your family from the consequences of flu this winter.