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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Living Healthier Staying Well - strategy refresh
Cartoon with scene of busy park with lots of people including a mobile coffee shop, a gentleman walking a dog, an elderly lady sat on a bench and a gentleman in a wheelchair.
Cartoon with scene of busy park with lots of people including a mobile coffee shop, a gentleman walking a dog, an elderly lady sat on a bench and a gentleman in a wheelchair.

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
Row of Covid vaccinations 
Row of Covid vaccinations 

Drop-in vaccination clinics week beginning 13 September

13/09/2021
Drop-In First and Second Dose COVID Vaccination Sessions - week beginning 6 September
Row of Covid vaccinations 
Row of Covid vaccinations 

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
Wasp on can of drink
Wasp on can of drink

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
Row of Covid vaccinations 
Row of Covid vaccinations 

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
Row of Covid vaccinations 
Row of Covid vaccinations 

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
Row of Covid vaccinations 
Row of Covid vaccinations 

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
The August edition of our COVID-19 Vaccination Newsletter is now available
Row of Covid vaccinations 
Row of Covid vaccinations 

Read our newsletter online or download our pdf.

13/08/2021
Drop-In First and Second Dose COVID Vaccination Sessions - week beginning 16 August
Row of Covid vaccinations 
Row of Covid vaccinations 

Drop-in vaccination clinics week commencing 16 August.

12/08/2021
Free NHS programme helping Powys people to lose weight

Powys Teaching Health Board is encouraging people with a body mass index (BMI) of over 25 to sign up for an online weight management programme.

12/08/2021
First Powys Health and Care Academy students take up work placements
Powys Health and Care Academy Kickstart Scheme student Rhys Warburton.
Powys Health and Care Academy Kickstart Scheme student Rhys Warburton.

The first recruits to the new Powys Health and Care Academy have begun their work placements. They will be supporting community Mental Health services in Newtown and Welshpool.

11/08/2021
Is it a Stroke? Think FAST

Face. Arms. Speech. Time.

11/08/2021
Living with dementia? You're encouraged to get your wiggle on
Older couple sat on sofa waving at laptop screen
Older couple sat on sofa waving at laptop screen

Those living with dementia in Powys – and their carers – are being encouraged to “get their wiggle on” by Dementia Matters in Powys and the Powys Teaching Health Board.

11/08/2021