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COVID-19 Spring vaccination
Row of Covid vaccinations 
Row of Covid vaccinations 

If you are eligible for a spring dose it will be offered between April and June.

27/03/2025
An update from Dr Carl Cooper, Chair of Powys Teaching Health Board, on planning for 2025/26

A meeting of PTHB took place on Wednesday 26 March 2025 to consider the health board’s plans and priorities for the year ahead. 

27/03/2025
School pupils given fake vape packages to address urgent health risk
School pupil looking at fake vape packet
School pupil looking at fake vape packet

PTHB has taken urgent action to counter the increasing prevalence of youth vaping.

27/03/2025
Health boards partner with online mental health service
Male holding phone text reads Anytime, anywhere mental health support from NHS Wales
Male holding phone text reads Anytime, anywhere mental health support from NHS Wales

Six of Wales’ seven health boards now have direct referral pathways to SilverCloud’s online mental health platform as the service continues to expand. 

21/03/2025
Machynlleth's newest nurses pass their exams – and praise the warm welcome from the community

A group of nurses who hail from the south western Indian state of Kerala have been celebrating passing their OSCE exams – and have praised the welcome that they’ve had from the Machynlleth community since they’ve moved to the town.

20/03/2025
Why getting enough shut-eye is vital for your mental health
Image of male with eyes closed with hands together on side of face. Text reads Bank better sleep #WorldSleepDay2025
Image of male with eyes closed with hands together on side of face. Text reads Bank better sleep #WorldSleepDay2025

So, in honour of World Sleep Day, let’s talk about why getting enough shut-eye is one of the best, not to mention easiest, things you can do for your mental health.

12/03/2025
GP Services in Rhayader
Exterior of Rhayader GP
Exterior of Rhayader GP

Powys Teaching Health Board is currently undertaking a contract tendering process for the delivery of General Medical Services in Rhayader.

07/03/2025
Temporary access and car park works at Llandrindod start next week

Since October we have been carrying out some essential improvement works at the Llandrindod Wells War Memorial Hospital thanks to a £3m funding from Welsh Government.

The next phase of the external works will address the access roads at the front of the hospital.

06/03/2025
Keeping safe during lambing

Farmers are urged to take precautions due to the potential health risks associated with lambing.

05/03/2025