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EMRTS Service Review December Update
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Man and helicopter

Read the latest EMRTS update

12/12/2023
Veteran recruitment: Lynda's story
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Lynda Mathias standing in front of Brecon War memorial hospital sign

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.

12/12/2023
Drop-In COVID Vaccination Sessions - week beginning 11 December
Row of Coronavirus vaccine flasks
Row of Coronavirus vaccine flasks

Drop-in Autumn Booster clinics are taking place week beginning 11 December

08/12/2023
Shropshire trust to hold drop-in engagement session at Newtown

Shropshire trust to hold drop-in engagement session at Newtown

06/12/2023
Knighton and East Radnor Community Focus - Issue 5

Latest news from Knighton Community Hospital

06/12/2023
Drop-In COVID Vaccination Sessions - week beginning 4 December
Row of Coronavirus vaccine flasks
Row of Coronavirus vaccine flasks

Drop-in Autumn Booster clinics are taking place week beginning 4 December

01/12/2023
Would you like to give us your feedback on the service you have received at Powys Teaching Health Board?
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3 faces with different emotions, sad, happy and neutral

Powys Teaching Health Board are committed to ensuring that all Powys residents receive excellent patient care.  We want to hear from you about your experiences of the services we provide and commission - good and bad.

29/11/2023
Slipper season tips to avoid trips
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Man

As we switch into Winter mode and turn our heating on, we also reach for our comfy slippers to keep our feet warm.  Wearing slippers can help to reduce instances of colds and flu, stop foot pain on indoor surfaces and prevent fungal infections.

27/11/2023
Nursing Support Workers Day 23 November
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Green background made up of medical equipment with nursing support workers day 23 November 2023 written on note card

Thursday 23 November is Nursing Support Workers Day and I would like to personally express my sincere thanks to all of our amazing Health Care Support Workers in Powys who provide vital support for Nursing, Midwifery and other settings of care.

23/11/2023
Give yourself an extra layer of protection this winter by getting your flu and COVID vaccines 
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Male in green coat with neon elements on the front

Public health experts from Powys Teaching Health Board are strongly encouraging those who are eligible to take up their flu and COVID vaccines in order to give themselves an extra layer of protection from serious illness this winter. 

21/11/2023
EMRTS Service Review November Update

Read the latest EMRTS update

16/11/2023
Congratulations to Carol Shillabeer in her new role as permanent Chief Executive of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Carol Shillabeer has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

14/11/2023
A message from Natural Resources Wales: Warnings as Storm Ciarán brings flood risk for Wales
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Close up image of heavy rainfall

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is urging people to be alert for flooding as Storm Ciarán is expected to bring persistent and, in places, heavy rain across Wales from Wednesday evening (1 Nov) and throughout Thursday (2 Nov) this week.

01/11/2023
Get Involved: Improving Stroke Care Services in South Central Wales
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Text graphic - Let

Have your say on stroke care services in South Central Wales. 

30/10/2023
Celebrating the contribution of Allied Health Professionals on #AHPsDay on 14 October

On the 14th of October, the allied health professions will be celebrating the 6th annual AHPs Day

13/10/2023
Second Phase of Wales Air Ambulance Service Engagement Under Way

Have your say between 9 October and 12 November 2023

10/10/2023
Brecon hospital car park opening
Cutting the ribbon at Breconshire War Memorial hospital car park
Cutting the ribbon at Breconshire War Memorial hospital car park

Earlier this month saw the official opening of the new staff car park at Breconshire War Memorial hospital.

29/09/2023
Watch our Annual General Meeting online

If you weren't able to join our Annual General Meeting on 27 September 2023 it is now available to watch on line.

27/09/2023
Community Wellbeing and Information Event in Gilwern on 2 November 2023

A drop-in event from 3.30pm to 7pm

25/09/2023
Patient Letter due to be issued to residents of the Gilwern area

Letters will arrive in early October.

25/09/2023