Health Board News

GP Practices afternoon closures: Due to the Powys-wide flu vaccination programme, your GP practice may be closed for the afternoon during October and November.
07/10/2021

Drop-In First and Second Dose COVID Vaccination Sessions - week beginning 11 October: Drop-in vaccination clinics week beginning 11 October
08/10/2021

Drop-In First and Second Dose COVID Vaccination Sessions - week beginning 18 October: Drop-in vaccination clinics week beginning 18 October
15/10/2021

Statement following UK Health Security Agency announcement regarding UK Lighthouse Lab: Public Health Wales has published a statement following UK Health Security Agency announcement regarding UK Lighthouse Lab.
15/10/2021

Powys Teaching Health Board and Freedom Leisure have agreed to continue their partnership in support of the county's COVID-19 vaccination programme until the end of 2021.: The COVID-19 vaccination programme in Powys has been one of the most successful in the whole of the UK. Already 91% of adults have received their first dose and 88.8% have received their second dose. These are the highest rates of any health board in Wales.
22/10/2021

Online Q&A Event with Carol Shillabeer on 13 October 2021: You are invited to an online event with Carol Shillabeer from 5.30pm to 6.30pm on Wednesday 13 October 2021.
01/10/2021

JCVI advice offering further vaccinations to individuals who are severely immunosuppressed: Please wait to be contacted by your health board or hospital specialist.
02/09/2021

Drop-In First Dose COVID Vaccination Sessions - week beginning 27 September: Drop-in vaccination clinics week beginning 27 September
27/09/2021

Eye check-ups can help prevent falls in older people, says optometrist: A leading Powys optometrist is asking the public to look out for eye problems among the older generation in a bid to help prevent falls.
23/09/2021

Help Us Help You – only use your GP when you really need to: GPs in Powys, along with GPs across Wales and the rest of the UK continue to be under incredible pressure and need your help to ensure that they are able to help those in most need.
23/09/2021

Temporary Move of Adult Mental Health Inpatient Services from Ystradgynlais to Brecon: In order to allow major building repairs to Ystradgynlais Hospital, it has been necessary to move patients from the Tawe Ward to Brecon Hospital.
21/09/2021

People encouraged to adopt healthy lifestyles: Over a third of Welsh adults (37%) feel that they are generally less healthy now, than before the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a recent YouGov survey
22/09/2021

Drop-In First and Second Dose COVID Vaccination Sessions - week beginning 20 September: Drop-in vaccination clinics week beginning 20 September
18/09/2021

YFC chair urges young people to seek mental health help: 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.
17/09/2021

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Living Healthier Staying Well - strategy refresh: 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.
17/09/2021

Celebrating 1 year of the South Wales Trauma Network: 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.
16/09/2021

Meifod nurse nominated for top award for app: 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.
16/09/2021

Drop-In First and Second Dose COVID Vaccination Sessions - week beginning 13 September: Drop-in vaccination clinics week beginning 13 September
13/09/2021

Drop-In First and Second Dose COVID Vaccination Sessions - week beginning 6 September: Drop-in vaccination clinics week beginning 6 September
06/09/2021

Disability sport is booming in Powys: With the Paralympic Games now underway, Sport Powys has revealed that local opportunities for disabled people have grown exponentially over the last twenty years.
02/09/2021