Health Board News

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.

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.

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.

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.

Drop-in vaccination clinics week beginning 13 September

Drop-in vaccination clinics week beginning 6 September

With the Paralympic Games now underway, Sport Powys has revealed that local opportunities for disabled people have grown exponentially over the last twenty years.

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.

Please wait to be contacted by your health board or hospital specialist.

There is growing confidence among patients in Wales when it comes to video consultations, according to the latest findings published by TEC Cymru.

The number of smokers seeking help to quit in Powys has risen significantly since the start of the Covid 19 pandemic.

We are running a one-off drop-in vaccination session in Welshpool on Saturday 4 September.

Drop-in vaccination clinics week beginning 23 & 30 August

A vision for health and wellbeing has been published by the North Powys Wellbeing Programme after listening to residents’ views.

You are invited to an online event with Carol Shillabeer from 5.30pm to 6.30pm on Tuesday 14 September 2021.

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Drop-in vaccination clinics week commencing 16 August.

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.