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£5 million funding to tackle challenges facing Wales' rural communities
A panoramic view of the twin peaks of Penyfan and Corn Du in the Brecon Beacons National Park
A panoramic view of the twin peaks of Penyfan and Corn Du in the Brecon Beacons National Park

A partnership including Powys Teaching Health Board has received over £5 million in funding to research and explore solutions to rural challenges.

26/02/2024
Powys Teaching Health Board Welcomes New CEO
Image of Hayley Thomas
Image of Hayley Thomas

Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB) is delighted to announce the appointment of Hayley Thomas as its new Chief Executive Officer.

23/02/2024
Temporary closure of the A493 north of Machynlleth during February 2024
Road Ahead Closed road sign informing traffic of conditions ahead in both English and Welsh language
Road Ahead Closed road sign informing traffic of conditions ahead in both English and Welsh language

Alun Griffiths Contractors has advised us of a temporary closure of the A493 north of Machynlleth during February 2024 which will affect travel between Machynlleth and the Aberdyfi/Pennal/Tywyn area.

09/02/2024
Joint Inspection of Child Protection Arrangements welcomed by health board

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

01/02/2024
The final engagement stage of the Welsh Air Ambulance Service takes place in February

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.

01/02/2024