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Health Board invites residents to community drop-in events

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Powys Teaching Health Board is inviting Powys residents to a series of 13 community drop-in events as part of its Better Together programme.  

The “Your Health Services” drop-in events are taking place between November and February, beginning in Brecon on Wednesday 26 November and concluding in Crickhowell on Thursday 12 February. 

Adrian Osborne, Deputy Director with Powys Teaching Health Board said: “Better Together is our big conversation with the people of Powys to shape the future of the county’s health services. We know that health services are facing challenges right now. So, it is vital that we work with local communities to develop a plan that meets the health needs of Powys communities over the next 10 to 25 years and beyond. 

“In recent years the county has experienced lots of changes. Communities are getting older – and, as we age, more people are living with multiple health conditions. The legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic still affects services, with rising demand for treatments and growing waiting lists. Increases in living costs affect the way we manage our own health and wellbeing. And changes in society mean that the proportion of people of working age is reducing. By working together we can develop solutions that work for Powys.” 

Residents will be able to speak with members of the health board’s Engagement Team, find out more about the Better Together programme, and share their views on health services. 

“During 2025 the Better Together programme has focused on physical and mental health community services for adults, as well as the temporary changes to wards and Minor Injury Units. Looking ahead we will also focus on services for women and children, planned care, and diagnostic services. Our community events between November and February are your chance to find out more and have your say on the work so far, and on the future.” 

Alongside Better Together and temporary service changes, information will also be available on a range of services including the free online SilverCloud mental health support service, Improving the Cancer Journey in Powys, Help Us Help You and more. 

   

The 13 drop-in events are taking 3pm to 6pm at a series of venues across the county:  

  • Wednesday 26 November at the Guildhall in Brecon  

  • Friday 28 November at the Strand in Builth Wells  

  • Tuesday 2 December at Hafan Yr Afon in Newtown  

  • Thursday 4 December at the Miners Welfare in Ystradgynlais 

  • Tuesday 9 December at the Corn Exchange in Welshpool  

  • Wednesday 10 December at The Comm in Knighton  

  • Tuesday 6 January at the Institute in Llanfair Caereinion 

  • Thursday 8 January at Y Plas in Machynlleth  

  • Thursday 15 January at the Youth & Community Centre in Llanfyllin 

  • Wednesday 22 January at the Swan in Hay & Talgarth  

  • Tuesday 27 January at the Community Centre in Llanidloes  

  • Tuesday 3 February at the Pavillion in Llandrindod Wells  

  • Thursday 12 February at Clarence Hall in Crickhowell  

Ends…  

Notes to editors: 

  1. More information about Better Together is available from https://pthb.nhs.wales/bettertogether  

  1. More information about temporary changes to hospital wards and minor injury units is available from https://pthb.nhs.wales/temporary-2025  

  1. Alongside these drop-in events the health board’s engagement team also organise visits to a range of local community groups or events from livestock markets to knit and natter groups, men’s sheds and more.  

 

Published 17/11/25