Health Board News
- International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
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Powys Teaching Health Board is proud to be supporting International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) on 17 May.
- 17/05/2024
- Try mindful walking for Mental Health Awareness Week
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It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, and this year’s theme is ‘Movement – Moving for our Mental Health’. Moving more can boost your energy levels, reduce stress and improve your self-esteem.
- 13/05/2024
- Powys Mental Health Lifeline Reaches One Year Milestone
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A dedicated Powys phone line for people who require urgent mental health support has reached its first birthday.
- 09/05/2024
- Deadline soon for health and wellbeing grant scheme
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Funding for projects which contribute to Powys people’s health and wellbeing is available via the Small Health Grants Scheme but the closing date for applications is rapidly approaching.
- 29/04/2024
- Update on Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service (EMRTS) Review
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Decision of the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee – 23/4/24
- 25/04/2024
- Independent Member appointments to Powys Teaching Health Board
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Welsh Government has announced two appointments to the Board of Powys Teaching Health Board.
- 25/04/2024
- Positive inspection report for Knighton residential home
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The team at Knighton’s Cottage View residential care home has welcomed its latest very positive inspection report from Care Inspectorate Wales.
- 18/04/2024
- Referrals milestone for NHS Wales' digital mental health service
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NHS Wales’ online mental health support service has hit 30,000 referrals since piloting six years ago.
- 15/04/2024
- Free online mental health service expands reach in south Wales
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People in south Wales can now access free online mental health therapy through a new referral system set up in partnership with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB).
- 10/04/2024
- New Powys heart service sees patients treated closer to home
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A new service for patients with suspected heart problems has been introduced by Powys Teaching Health Board which is seeing patients diagnosed and treated closer to home.
- 09/04/2024
- Powys Teaching Health Board and Powys County Council launch new campaign to raise awareness of the potential harms of vaping to young people.
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Powys Teaching Health Board and Powys County Council launch new campaign to raise awareness of the potential harms of vaping to young people.
- 08/04/2024
- Update on Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service (EMRTS) Review
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The Board of Powys Teaching Health Board met on Thursday 11 April to discuss and consider updated recommendations.
- 05/04/2024
- Knighton and East Radnor Community Focus - Edition 6
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This bulletin keeps you updated on the development of NHS services in Knighton and East Radnorshire including Knighton Community Hospital.
- 27/03/2024
- Welsh Government Announcement: NHS dental charges in Wales to increase from April
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The cost of NHS dental treatment in Wales will increase from 1 April 2024.
- 25/03/2024
- PTHB digital therapy team backs Government's mental health vision
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NHS Wales’ online cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) team has welcomed the Welsh Government’s commitment to digital therapies and early intervention as outlined in its new Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
- 19/03/2024
- PTHB Research Focus: New research urges policy changes in antipsychotic medication management
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Researchers from Powys Teaching Health Board have been involved in a new study calling for policy reform in the management of antipsychotic medication to support both patients and health care professionals.
- 08/03/2024
- Final Engagement Phase of Wales Air Ambulance Closes
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EMRTS Service Review - Latest Update
- 05/03/2024
- £5 million funding to tackle challenges facing Wales' rural communities
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A partnership including Powys Teaching Health Board has received over £5 million in funding to research and explore solutions to rural challenges.
- 26/02/2024
- Powys Teaching Health Board Welcomes New CEO
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Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB) is delighted to announce the appointment of Hayley Thomas as its new Chief Executive Officer.
- 23/02/2024