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ChatHealth: Confidential Health Advice For Young People At The Press Of a Button
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Cartoon image of campervan with text

Young people in Powys can now access free, confidential health advice by text message. This innovative service is delivered by School Nurses from Powys Teaching Health Board and helps put young people in charge of their own health.

11/01/2023
New Digital Support For People Seeking Help With Alcohol And Substance Use
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Picture of a women looking out to sea. Blue background with take steps that feel right for you, on your terms written in bold white.

People affected by drugs or alcohol in Powys now have access to NHS support online through SilverCloud® digital therapy.

10/01/2023
Seeking your views on an application from Crickhowell Group Practice to close Belmont Branch Surgery in Gilwern

Have your say by 6 March 2023.

10/01/2023
Update on development of the NHS Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service (EMRTS Cymru) and Wales Air Ambulance Charity (6 January 2023)

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

06/01/2023
COVID-19 Autumn Booster & Flu Vaccination Drop-in Clinics - week beginning 9 January

COVID 19 Autumn Boosters & Flu Vaccination drop-in clinics week beginning 9 January.

06/01/2023
The December 2022 newsletter on the redevelopment of Bro Ddyfi Hospital is now available

Read the latest newsletter on our website.

04/01/2023
Have your say: The Future of the Specialist Hearing Implant Device Services in South Wales

Have your say by 14 February 2023

04/01/2023
Q&A Briefing with Carol Shillabeer on 12 January 2023
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green text graphic with white q&a letters

Join our Q&A session online.

03/01/2023
Dental Services In Brecon
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female patient lying with open wide mouth while male dentist operates on teeth

Powys Teaching Health Board is delighted to announce a new contract for the provision of NHS dental services in Brecon following the takeover of the former MyDentist surgery in the town.

The new owner is in the process of recruiting a new team with the intention of offering NHS service provision once they have a full team. 

In the interim the provider will be offering urgent dental care and prioritised dental treatment.  Please be patient during this interim period.

Please accept our apologies that we are not yet in a position to offer General Dental Services at this practice.

03/01/2023
Public urged to Help Us Help You as pressures on health and care services continue

Find out how you can help and stay safe during this busy period.

03/01/2023
"We must all do what we can to relieve pressure on the NHS", as services face record demand

The Chief Executive of the Welsh NHS, Judith Paget, has urged people to do what they can to relieve pressure on the NHS.

30/12/2022
New Year's Eve message from PTHB and Welsh Ambulance Service

We are asking the public to stay safe and use 999 responsibly this New Year’s Eve.

29/12/2022
Significant demand on the NHS 111 Wales service

It is more important than ever that people visit https://111.wales.nhs.uk/ 

27/12/2022
COVID-19 Autumn Booster Drop-in Clinics - week beginning 2 January

COVID 19 Autumn Boosters are available on a drop-in basis for Powys patients aged 50+ and for frontline health and care workers at our COVID 19 vaccination centres in Newtown, Llandrindod Wells and Bronllys.

23/12/2022
COVID-19 Autumn Booster Drop-in Clinics - week beginning 26 December

COVID 19 Autumn Boosters are available on a drop-in basis for Powys patients aged 50+ and for frontline health and care workers at our COVID 19 vaccination centres in Newtown, Llandrindod Wells and Bronllys.

21/12/2022
Health experts remind public of dangers of Carbon Monoxide poisoning

Public Health Wales are reminding people of the simple actions they need to take to prevent Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning in the home.

20/12/2022
Mains Water Supply Issues are affecting NHS Services in Llandrindod Wells

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience.

19/12/2022
Powys residents advised to plan ahead and order repeat prescriptions ahead of Christmas time
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Pharmacist serving senior man in pharmacy explaining medication

Make sure you plan ahead and order your repeat prescriptions in time. That’s the message from the Powys Teaching Health Board as we approach Christmas.

16/12/2022
Attractive new offer for dental trainees set to improve dental care in Powys

This new package includes benefits such as a £5,000+ rural living grant.

16/12/2022
COVID-19 Autumn Booster Drop-in Clinics - week beginning 19 December

COVID 19 Autumn Boosters are available on a drop-in basis for Powys patients aged 50+ and for frontline health and care workers at our COVID 19 vaccination centres in Newtown, Llandrindod Wells and Bronllys.

16/12/2022