Health Board News

Powys Teaching Health Board has welcomed a report into child protection arrangements in the county following a multi-agency inspection. 

The third and final engagement phase of the Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service (EMRTS) Review, about how to further improve the air ambulance service in Wales, takes place between 01 and 29 February 2024.

Flu is still circulating in our communities and vaccination continues to be the best way to protect you and your family from the consequences of flu this winter.

A Minor Injuries Nurse from Ystradgynlais has received a special recognition award for her quick, calm and professional reaction saving the life of a patient earlier this year.

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Thanks to funding from Knighton Community Hospital’s League of Friends (LOF), patients in the area can now have some hearing test  appointments locally rather than travel.

The Outline Business Case has been approved.

Paul successfully gave up smoking recently after getting support from Help Me Quit. You too can access this support and successfully quit smoking for good! 

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Drop-in Autumn Booster clinics are taking place week beginning 25 December.

Following the end of the term of office of the previous Independent Member (Finance), Tony Thomas, recruitment is now under way to this vital role.

Powys Teaching Health Board has paid tribute to its colleagues from across the border in England for providing a drop-in engagement session in Newtown last week.

Staff at Welshpool’s Victoria Memorial Hospital have expressed their thanks to the local League of Friends after their major investment in facilities there.

In the second of our articles about ex service personnel working for Powys Teaching Health Board, we spoke to Lucie Cornish, Assistant Director of Therapies and Health Sciences. This article was published in Civvy Street Magazine.

Drop-in Autumn Booster clinics are taking place week beginning 18 December

Powys Teaching Health Board’s Living Well Service are recognised for their work with Powys County Council’s Library service and other partners to help people access care using digital technology.

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In the first of our articles about ex service personnel working for Powys Teaching Health Board, we spoke to Lynda Mathias, Lead Clinician, Quality and Safety. This article was published in Civvy Street Magazine.