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Prepare for winter

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.

30/09/2024
Bone Heath Matters
Image of Man Holding and Showing Vertebrae on Skeleton. Closeup View of Vertebrae on Skeleton
Image of Man Holding and Showing Vertebrae on Skeleton. Closeup View of Vertebrae on Skeleton

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

18/09/2024
5 tips to help you "Control Your Scroll" on Youth Mental Health Day 2024
Woman sitting near window and reading book. Focus on box with smartphone. Digital detox and leisure concept
Woman sitting near window and reading book. Focus on box with smartphone. Digital detox and leisure concept

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. 

18/09/2024
New temporary community dental service for Hay on Wye
:(From left) Warren Tolley is pictured with Jacqui Bennett, Area Senior Dental Nurse,  Nicola Coulthard, Dental Nurse, Chair of Hay on Wye Town Council, Cllr. Fiona Howard, Ana Rafaela Direito Peixoto, Senior Dental Officer and Lloyd Bovensiepen, Senior D
:(From left) Warren Tolley is pictured with Jacqui Bennett, Area Senior Dental Nurse,  Nicola Coulthard, Dental Nurse, Chair of Hay on Wye Town Council, Cllr. Fiona Howard, Ana Rafaela Direito Peixoto, Senior Dental Officer and Lloyd Bovensiepen, Senior D

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.

16/09/2024
Next Steps on Temporary Service Change Engagement
Powys Teaching Health Board Logo
Powys Teaching Health Board Logo

Next steps on temporary service change engagement

11/09/2024
New lung-function equipment installed at Bronllys Hospital

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.

05/09/2024
Join us as an Independent Member

Closing date 27 September 2024

03/09/2024
Powys Teaching Health Board are now using Sign Live services! 

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.

02/09/2024