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Growing numbers of people check their symptoms online
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Man using laptop computer search on internet mobile

More people than ever before are confident to use the NHS 111 Wales website to check their symptoms online.

17/05/2021
Work with us, not against us, say emergency workers after rise in assaults

Assaults on emergency workers in Wales are on the rise, new data has revealed.

17/05/2021
Cancer pilots to co-ordinate care and support launched in Powys

Four pilot projects are getting underway in Powys to test out who is best placed to co-ordinate the needs of a person living with cancer during key points in their cancer pathway from diagnosis, treatment and beyond.

17/05/2021
Do you use hospital services in Ceredigion or Carmarthenshire?

Building a healthier future following COVID-19: Have your say on the next steps for hospital services in Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire.

14/05/2021
Update on Knighton Community Hospital from Carol Shillabeer

Powys Teaching Health Board remains fully committed to the provision of high quality services for the people of Knighton and east Radnorshire.

14/05/2021
45% rise in people seeking mental health support post-lockdown

A mental health and wellbeing service has seen a 45% increase in the number of people seeking support after lockdown restrictions were eased across the country.

14/05/2021
Book yourself a Pfizer/BioNTech appointment in Newtown this week

If you are 18+ you can book a Pfizer/BioNTech first dose vaccination appointment in Newtown this week.

12/05/2021
Mobile Testing Units return to Crickhowell and Rhayader from Monday 10 May

Mobile testing units will be returning to Crickhowell and Rhayader from Monday 10 May for residents in the town and wider area to have easier access to coronavirus testing.

06/05/2021
No plans to close Knighton Hospital
06/05/2021
Vaccination Heroes: redeployed vaccinators

Thank you for our vaccinators returning to their substantive roles.

05/05/2021
Vaccination Heroes: farewell to our Military Support

After many months of outstanding support, it is time to say goodbye to our military colleagues who are now returning to their normal roles.

29/04/2021
Access to Health Services by Children and Young People During the Covid-19 pandemic
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Team of smiling kids embracing together in a circle.

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28/04/2021
Volunteers and those unable to work from home can order a lateral flow self-test kit online

From today, volunteers and those who are unable to work from home can order a lateral flow self-test kit to be delivered direct to their home.

26/04/2021
Online Q&A Event on COVID-19 Vaccination in Powys on 12 May 2021

An online Q&A Event on COVID-19 Vaccination in Powys will take place on 12 May with Carol Shillabeer, Chief Executive, Powys Teaching Health Board.

23/04/2021
Powys expands list of signs and symptoms for coronavirus

People living in Powys can now go for a free Coronavirus test if they have a wider range of symptoms.

23/04/2021
Our 23 April COVID-19 Vaccination Newsletter is now available

Stay up-to-date with our vaccination programme in Powys

23/04/2021
Mobile Testing Units return to Hay-on-Wye and Llanfyllin from Monday 26 April

Mobile testing units will return to Hay-on-Wye and Llanfyllin from Monday 26 April to encourage people to continue to get a test for coronavirus if they are feeling unwell.

21/04/2021
Vaccination Heroes: New COVID Immunisers

Welcome to the new COVID immunisers joining our team

13/04/2021
Vaccination Heroes: Firefighters

Thank you to the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service colleagues joining the vaccination programme in Powys.

09/04/2021
Our 9 April COVID-19 Vaccination Newsletter is now available

Stay up-to-date with our vaccination programme in Powys

09/04/2021