Health Board News

A second wave of recruits to the new Powys Health and Care Academy have begun their work placements, supporting hospital services in Llandrindod Wells, Ystradgynlais, Newtown and Brecon.

A compendium of patient stories which opens the door on the personal journeys and experiences of people living with cancer in the county has been created and published as part of the Improving the Cancer Journey in Powys programme.

Over 7,500 rapid lateral flow test (LFT) kits were handed out from the asymptomatic testing centre that was set up to test visitors attending this year’s Winter Fair without a COVID pass, the county council has said.

New recommendations from the JCVI have been adopted by Welsh Government.

Drop-in vaccination clinics week beginning 29 November

Breconshire War Memorial Hospital is to get a new car park, bringing an extra 70 spaces, following £1.6million investment from Welsh Government and charitable sources.

Drop-in vaccination clinics week beginning 22 November

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has published new guidance on COVID-19 vaccination.

Drop-in vaccination clinics week beginning 15 November

Following the successful distribution of COVID testing kits at supermarkets last month, the Test Trace Protect team will again be distributing COVID tests at supermarkets over the next couple of weeks.

A safety and condition survey has been completed of a single beech tree within the car park of Bro Ddyfi Community Hospital, Machynlleth.

Temporary arrangements whilst the Showground vaccination centre is closed for the Winter Fair.

Drop-in vaccination clinics week beginning 8 November

Welsh Nursing Care Record is transforming nursing documentation by digitising forms, allowing nurses to use the latest tablet based technology instead of paper forms.

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The COVID-19 vaccination centre will close for two weeks for the Royal Welsh Winter Fair.

You are invited to an online event with Carol Shillabeer from 5.30pm to 6.30pm on Tuesday 16 November 2021.

We are updating the telephone system for our COVID-19 vaccination booking hub.