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Travel safely for Coronavirus Tests

Powys residents are being reminded to travel safely for coronavirus tests.

14/12/2020
Rapid COVID-19 testing for asymptomatic staff launches in Powys

Rapid COVID-19 testing for asymptomatic frontline health and care staff will be piloted in Powys from next week (14 December).

10/12/2020
Independent Review of Maternity Services at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Today (10 December 2020) sees the publication of the first report by Donna Ockenden into maternity services at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH).

10/12/2020
Additional COVID-19 Testing Capacity is being put in place in Powys in lead up to Christmas
A sign that reads Powys
A sign that reads Powys

This week will see an expansion in public COVID-19 testing in Powys in the lead up to Christmas.

08/12/2020
The COVID-19 Vaccination Programme has begun today in Powys

The first people in Powys to be given the new COVID-19 vaccination have received their first dose today (8 December 2020) at Bronllys Hospital.

08/12/2020
Drop-Off Hearing Aid Clinic comes to Llandrindod Wells

A new drop-off hearing aid clinic will start in Llandrindod Wells on 14 December. 

02/12/2020
COVID-19 immunisation programme beginning in Powys

Powys Teaching Health Board has this week launched its programme to invite health and care workers in Powys to book for COVID-19 Vaccination

02/12/2020
Help Us to Help You this winter by checking with your pharmacy first

People are being encouraged to contact their local pharmacy as their first port of call for minor health concerns this winter to help Keep Wales Safe.

01/12/2020
"Virtual Visiting" in Powys Teaching Health Board

“Virtual Visiting” is now available on all our Inpatient Wards in Powys Teaching Health Board

01/12/2020
New website for COVID-19 vaccination information in Wales

Public Health Wales has launched a new website with information about COVID-19 vaccination in Wales.

20/11/2020
Phone First for Minor Injury Units in Powys
Close-up of male doctor bandaging a hand
Close-up of male doctor bandaging a hand

Our Phone First system for Minor Injury Units in Powys helps to keep patients and staff safe during COVID-19.

20/11/2020
Coronavirus Testing in Powys - Week Beginning 23 November

Information about coronavirus testing in Powys - week beginning 23 November 

19/11/2020
Your views on pharmacy services in Powys

We want to hear your views about pharmacy services in Powys.

16/11/2020
Call to Rural communities to follow Coronavirus guidance

Rural communities are being urged to be on their guard for Coronavirus and follow social distancing guidelines to slow the spread of the virus.

12/11/2020
Early days for the vaccine so please continue to stay safe

News on COVID-19 vaccines is encouraging but until it is widely available we must all continue to stay safe. 

12/11/2020
Keeping Me Well

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has developed a great website to help people manage all aspects of their health.

05/11/2020
Recruitment of Independent Members of Powys Teaching Health Board
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A sign that reads Powys

Would you like to come and work for Powys Teaching Health Board as one of our Independent Members?  We currently have two opportunities.

02/11/2020
Special Report issued under s28 of the Public Services Ombudsman (Wales) Act 2019 following a complaint made by Mrs A against Powys Teaching Health Board

In October 2020, the health board received a Special Report issued under s28 of the Public Services Ombudsman (Wales) Act 2019 following a complaint made by Mrs A against Powys Teaching Health Board. 

30/10/2020
Powys has seen a record number of confirmed coronavirus cases

Powys Teaching Health Board and Powys County Council are urging Powys residents to support the firebreak as coronavirus cases continue to rise in the county.

28/10/2020
Changes to Drive Through Testing Facilities in Mid and South Powys

To support our COVID-19 testing programme across the county, the drive through testing facility will relocate from the Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells to Brecon from Monday 26 October.

23/10/2020