Health Board News

Further essential improvement works are due to begin at Llandrindod Wells Memorial Hospital thanks to £3m funding from Welsh Government.

Even though the summer is behind us, the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is still extremely high whilst camping. You can’t see it, taste it or smell it, but CO can kill quickly without warning. There have been a number of tragic deaths from carbon monoxide poisoning linked to the use of barbecues within tents, awnings, caravans and other enclosed spaces. Learn how to keep yourself and your family safe.

It’s easy to let wellbeing slide amid workplace pressures, but self-care is essential if we’re to thrive in both our personal and professional lives.

This year’s World Mental Health Day serves as a critical reminder to employers to support staff  wellbeing – it’s not just a compassionate move; it’s essential for fostering a healthy, productive work environment.

As we head into autumn and winter, Powys Teaching Health Board is reminding everyone that vaccinations can help protect you and your family from common winter illnesses and support the NHS to focus on people who need the most care.

Residents of Powys can now register online to join a waiting list for NHS Dental treatment.

Falls are a leading cause of fragility fractures, so we want to raise awareness of some of the risk factors for osteoporosis during Falls Awareness Week 2024

How many times have you got lost down the social media rabbit hole? In today’s digital world, it's easy to lose your way and get stuck in an endless scroll, and while social media can help us make great connections, it can also negatively impact our mental health. 

Residents of the Hay on Wye area on the NHS dental waiting list will have access to a new temporary community NHS dental service for the next three months.

Next steps on temporary service change engagement

Patients in the south of the county now have access to full lung function testing  locally thanks to the installation of a new piece of  testing equipment.

Sign Live is a Video Relay Service which allows our service users to call us and be connected to a qualified and registered British Sign Language interpreter who will then relay the information over the phone to our staff.

Recommendation 4 Task and Finish Group Update

Our AGM will take place from 2.00pm to 3.00pm on 11 September 2024 virtually via Microsoft Teams. 

Patients in Powys will soon have the opportunity to take part in a groundbreaking project that will enable patients with macular degeneration to self-monitor their sight on their own smartphones, between scheduled outpatient appointments.  Powys Teaching Health Board is excited to be working on an innovative collaboration with OKKO Health, a leader in eye health technology.

It is really important to stress that community hospitals in Powys do not provide acute care. Instead, they provide those services that it is safe and appropriate to offer in a rural community setting including treatment for minor injuries.

Find out how you can help and stay safe during this busy period.