Health Board News
- 48% increase in the number of smokers seeking support to quit during pandemic
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During the COVID-19 pandemic there has been a 48% increase in the number of smokers seeking support to quit using the free NHS service, Help Me Quit.
- 06/07/2021
- A Powys mum has shared her COVID vaccination story
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COVID vaccination is available during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- 02/07/2021
- More than 7000 online appointments have taken place in Powys over the last 12 months through the NHS Wales video consulting service
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Patients in Powys can access their GP, dentist, pharmacist or optician safely through virtual appointments
- 02/07/2021
- COVID-19 Vaccination Heroes: Powys Contact Tracing Team
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Members of the Contract Tracing Team have been working as part of the county’s Vaccination Booking Team.
- 01/07/2021
- Annual General Meeting of Powys Teaching Health Board
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The Annual General Meeting of Powys Teaching Health Board will take place at 2pm on 28 July 2021.
- 01/07/2021
- Local residents have helped to create a new vision for improving health and wellbeing in Powys
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Powys Teaching Health Board and Powys County Council, on behalf of the Powys Regional Partnership Board, are pleased to share the new ‘Integrated Model of Care and Wellbeing in Powys’.
- 29/06/2021
- £64 million funding to back UK-wide plan to strengthen clinical research delivery
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Patients across the UK will benefit from a super-charged clinical research system, backed by over £64 million of dedicated investment, which will save lives across the country.
- 28/06/2021
- Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust Launch Innovative Ecotherapy Project in direct partnership with Powys Teaching Health Board and Cardiff Met University
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The ‘Wild Skills Wild Spaces’ (WSWS) team from Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust met at Llyn Coed y Dinas’ on 26th May to exhibit a brand new ecotherapy programme aimed at adults and young people who may be struggling with their mental health. Ecotherapy is the term given to a range of activities and treatments that reconnect people with nature and the environment, in order to improve health and wellbeing.
- 28/06/2021
- Be part of developing a Weight Management Service in Powys
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Take part in the virtual focus group with those involved in transforming Weight Management Services in Powys and voice your thoughts, feelings, attitudes and ideas of developing this service.
- 25/06/2021
- Welsh Government announces £15 million for major upgrade at Bro Ddyfi Community Hospital, Machynlleth
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Plans to improve health and social care by developing a new community ‘hub’ in Machynlleth are under way following approval of £15million capital funding from Welsh Government.
- 22/06/2021
- "Get Tested to Stop the Spread" is the Minister's message at Newtown COVID-19 testing centre
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Minister for Health and Social Services Eluned Morgan visited Newtown on Thursday in her first official engagement in the county since taking on her new role.
- 18/06/2021
- Responses to virtual clinics showcased in heart-warming video
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Tec Cymru asked people to add an image to describe an emotion that shows how they felt about using Attend Anywhere over the last year.
- 17/06/2021
- Online Q&A Event with Carol Shillabeer on 14 July 2021
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An online Q&A Event will take place on 14 July with Carol Shillabeer, Chief Executive, Powys Teaching Health Board.
- 16/06/2021
- Regional Partnership Board is pressing ahead with plans for Powys Health and Care Academy
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Powys Regional Partnership Board (RPB) is pressing ahead with plans for a new health and care academy for the county.
- 14/06/2021
- Online Q&A with Carol Shillabeer
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A chance to watch our Online Q&A with Carol Shillabeer again.
- 11/06/2021
- Celebrate our amazing NHS with a national outpouring of love
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Powys’ local NHS Charity is inviting community members to brew a national thank you and raise money for the NHS.
- 10/06/2021
- Powys Health Experts urge residents to get tested as COVID-19 Delta variant is confirmed in the county
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"GET TESTED" is the big message to Powys residents
- 08/06/2021
- Leaving no one behind for first dose vaccination
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Please be aware that you may face a short wait before your first dose appointment
- 05/06/2021
- Volunteers Week 2021: Thank you to COVID-19 Vaccination Volunteers
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The vaccination programme in Powys would not have been possible without you.
- 04/06/2021
- Update on COVID-19 vaccination for under 18s
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COVID-19 vaccination is not yet routinely available for under 18s in the UK
- 04/06/2021