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Newtown's X-ray unit to re-open on Friday April 4

The X-ray unit at Newtown’s Montgomeryshire County Infirmary will be re-opening on Friday April 4th after having new digital equipment installed.

While this installation work is taking place, patients who need X-rays are being redirected to another of the health board’s community hospitals.  

The work is part of a £1.7m Welsh Government funded programme to install new X-ray units in community hospitals. The new units produce faster, clearer images and all installations are due to be finished in the Spring. 

As well as providing quicker results and more accurate diagnoses, the new machines will also help to reduce waiting times for X-rays. This in turn will improve access to treatment. The new X-ray machines also use a lower dose of radiation than the existing machines, which in turn reduces the radiation exposure for patients.

The first phase began in November and Welshpool, Llandrindod Wells and Ystradgynlais have already re-opened.  Brecon’s is due to reopen in the coming weeks.

Claire Madsen, Executive Director for Allied Health Professionals, Health Sciences at Powys Teaching Health Board said: “Again, I’d like to thank people for their patience while we install this new equipment. We are already seeing a much improved service in the units that have re-opened and I am sure that this will be replicated in Newtown and Brecon too.”

 Ms Madsen added: “I’d also like to remind everyone that when X-ray departments are closed, that other radiology services in these hospitals - such as ultrasound - are unaffected and will continue to be available. I should also mention that if you have a minor injury then we continue to encourage you to phone first for clinical advice. Our clinical team will be able to provide advice over the phone to help you access the treatment you need.”

  The phone numbers for the hospital based Minor Injury Units are:

  • Brecon: 01874 615800
  • Llandrindod Wells: 01597 828735
  • Welshpool: 01938 558919 and 558931
  • Ystradgynlais: 01639 844777 

Photo:  The X-ray unit at Ystradgynlais was the most recent to re-open. Senior Radiographer Patience Mbaulu is pictured at the newly refurbished unit.