Health Board News

Eye check-ups can help prevent falls in older people, says optometrist: A leading Powys optometrist is asking the public to look out for eye problems among the older generation in a bid to help prevent falls.
23/09/2021

Help Us Help You – only use your GP when you really need to: GPs in Powys, along with GPs across Wales and the rest of the UK continue to be under incredible pressure and need your help to ensure that they are able to help those in most need.
23/09/2021

People encouraged to adopt healthy lifestyles: Over a third of Welsh adults (37%) feel that they are generally less healthy now, than before the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a recent YouGov survey
22/09/2021

Temporary Move of Adult Mental Health Inpatient Services from Ystradgynlais to Brecon: In order to allow major building repairs to Ystradgynlais Hospital, it has been necessary to move patients from the Tawe Ward to Brecon Hospital.
21/09/2021

Drop-In First and Second Dose COVID Vaccination Sessions - week beginning 20 September: Drop-in vaccination clinics week beginning 20 September
18/09/2021

YFC chair urges young people to seek mental health help: As she steps down from her term as Chair of Montgomeryshire YFC, Bryony Wilson is urging young people to seek support if they are struggling with their mental health.
17/09/2021

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Living Healthier Staying Well - strategy refresh: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is the provider of health services in North Wales and they are seeking views as they refresh their ‘Living Healthier Staying Well’ strategy by 27 October 2021.
17/09/2021

Celebrating 1 year of the South Wales Trauma Network: In September 2020, the South Wales Trauma Network was established, marking a major step forward in the delivery of emergency care across South Wales, West Wales and South Powys. The network which is made up of hospitals, emergency response services and rehabilitation services, ensures patients with life-threatening and life-changing injuries receive the best possible treatment and care.
16/09/2021

Meifod nurse nominated for top award for app: A nurse in Powys has been nominated for a Nursing Times award after launching a pioneering app which is helping children across Powys overcome bladder and bowel problems.
16/09/2021

Drop-In First and Second Dose COVID Vaccination Sessions - week beginning 13 September: Drop-in vaccination clinics week beginning 13 September
13/09/2021

Drop-In First and Second Dose COVID Vaccination Sessions - week beginning 6 September: Drop-in vaccination clinics week beginning 6 September
06/09/2021

Disability sport is booming in Powys: With the Paralympic Games now underway, Sport Powys has revealed that local opportunities for disabled people have grown exponentially over the last twenty years.
02/09/2021

Powys Teaching Health Board issues stings and bites advice: Nurses in Powys are issuing advice on how to treat insect bites and stings after swarms of people have contacted Minor Injury Units across the county.
02/09/2021

JCVI advice offering further vaccinations to individuals who are severely immunosuppressed: Please wait to be contacted by your health board or hospital specialist.
02/09/2021

Patients are positive about video consultations: There is growing confidence among patients in Wales when it comes to video consultations, according to the latest findings published by TEC Cymru.
25/08/2021

More smokers quit during COVID: The number of smokers seeking help to quit in Powys has risen significantly since the start of the Covid 19 pandemic.
25/08/2021

Drop-In First Dose COVID Vaccination Clinic Welshpool 4 September: We are running a one-off drop-in vaccination session in Welshpool on Saturday 4 September.
25/08/2021

Drop-In First and Second Dose COVID Vaccination Sessions - week beginning 23 & 30 August: Drop-in vaccination clinics week beginning 23 & 30 August
20/08/2021

North Powys programme sets out 'integrated model of care and wellbeing': A vision for health and wellbeing has been published by the North Powys Wellbeing Programme after listening to residents’ views.
18/08/2021

Online Q&A Event with Carol Shillabeer on 14 September 2021: You are invited to an online event with Carol Shillabeer from 5.30pm to 6.30pm on Tuesday 14 September 2021.
16/08/2021