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We'd like to hear your views on a first phase of the health and wellbeing campus in Newtown

Proposals for a health and wellbeing hub in the centre of Newtown are now available at www.powyswellbeing.wales and we’d like to hear your views.

21/10/2025
Drop-in sessions to discuss proposals for first phase of health and wellbeing campus in Newtown

Your views will help to shape a £30m funding bid, due to be submitted by Powys County Council and Powys Teaching Health Board to Welsh Government this winter. If approved by Welsh Government - and subject to planning permission - the new hub could open within three years.

20/10/2025
Bereavement Support team at PTHB host fundraiser for baby loss awareness week

Baby Loss Awareness Week (9–15 October) is an annual observance dedicated to remembering babies who have died during pregnancy, at birth, or in infancy, raising awareness of the emotional, physical, and systemic impacts of such losses.

17/10/2025
Better Together: Updating our "Case For Change" to reflect your feedback

We have updated our Summary Case for Change to reflect the feedback we heard from you.

15/10/2025
Update from Powys Teaching Health Board on Pharmacy Services in Llanfyllin

Update from Powys Teaching Health Board on Pharmacy Services in Llanfyllin

10/10/2025
World Mental Health Day: 41k referrals milestone for NHS Wales' digital mental health service
Text Reads: Mental Health Day 10th October. 41,000 Referrals
Text Reads: Mental Health Day 10th October. 41,000 Referrals

NHS Wales’ online mental health support service has reached a milestone 41,000 referrals since its launch seven years ago. 

10/10/2025
Protect yourself and others this winter

To help protect our patients, visitors, and staff, we are asking everyone to think carefully before visiting our hospitals

09/10/2025
Antenatal appointments unaffected during essential maintenance work at Welshpool Birth Centre

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience whilst essential maintenance work takes place at Welshpool Birth Centre. 

07/10/2025
Powys Arts and Health Project 'Express Yourself' Shortlisted for Prestigious Rehabilitation Award
A room of patients sat in a chair circle, stretching their arms
A room of patients sat in a chair circle, stretching their arms

The Express Yourself arts and health initiative, led by Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB), has been shortlisted for the Award for Excellence in Rehabilitation at the Advancing Healthcare Awards Cymru 2025.

06/10/2025
Convo (SignLive) helping even more people in Powys talk to their healthcare providers

BSL signers in Powys can now use Convo (formerly called SignLive) to contact your local NHS GP, dentist, optician or pharmacy. 

03/10/2025