Health Board News

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.

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.

Closing date 27 September 2024

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.

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.

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

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.

Exam results day can be a nerve-wracking experience for students, but whatever grades you get remember they’re just one step in your educational journey.

NHS Wales has recently concluded an extensive two-year programme of work with the National Nosocomial COVID-19 Programme, to review the unusually high number of suspected nosocomial COVID-19 patient safety incidents recorded during the onset of the pandemic.

As an organisation that is proud to both serve and employ people of all ethnicities and faiths we have been appalled by the level of violence, racism and destruction we have seen over the last few days in various parts of the UK.

The Public Health Dietetics team have put together a few tips for storing your food and cooking safely during these warm periods

Engagement will begin on 29 July on a number of temporary changes to services provided by Powys Teaching Health Board which are due to take place from September 2024.

Welsh speakers dealing with anxiety can now access free online help in their preferred language through the NHS. 

If you are planning to visit someone in hospital, please help us keep your friends and family safe by not visiting our hospitals if you are feeling poorly.