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Powys Teaching Health Board Sets Out £30M Capital Programme to Improve Local Health Facilities

•   Over £30m capital investment to be made in Powys health facilities over the next two years
•   Investments planned in all community hospitals across the county

Powys Teaching Health Board has set out a capital programme that could see over £30m of capital funding in local health facilities over the next two years, marking an important milestone in action to modernise, improve and future‑proof health facilities across the county.

The plan approved by the Health Board at its meeting on 25 March recognises that in Powys, 30% of the local NHS estate was built before 1948 with significant levels of backlog maintenance. So, this investment provides vital support in keeping buildings safe and up to date.

 

Supporting Major Transformational Projects

The capital programme will enable progress on largescale developments that form part of the Board’s long term vision for local health and care, including:

  • £7m investment in Llandrindod Wells Memorial Hospital, as part a wider programme to strengthen and modernise the remaining areas of the site which could see up to £14m capital improvement if a business case to Welsh Government is approved.
  • Continued progress on the North Powys Integrated Health, Care and Wellbeing Hub in Newtown, including the next steps in developing the Full Business Case which aims to secure £30 million funding from Welsh Government approval. The majority of this investment is expected from 2028 and therefore is not included in this two year plan.
  • £6m for a new health hub in Llanfair Caereinion, which is due to be established over the next 2-3 years subject to the appointment of a suitable Development Contractor.
  • Wider support for the Better Together transformation programme.

 

Focusing on priority issues

The programme also includes:

  • Upgrades to critical infrastructure such as boilers, roofs, emergency lighting and water systems.
  • Improvements to fire safety, ventilation and infection prevention control.
  • Replacement and refurbishment work at community hospitals, clinics and health facilities countywide. This includes dementia friendly environments, lift replacement and other vital works at sites including Brecon, Bronllys, Knighton, Llanidloes, Machynlleth, Welshpool and Ystradgynlais.
  • A dedicated allocation for medical equipment and digital technology, ensuring services have modern tools to support patient care.

These projects focus on the most urgent needs first – protecting the safety of patients, staff and visitors while ensuring continuity of essential services. They also aim to help bring services closer to home, reduce travel for patients, and support a more joined up health and care system.

 

A Flexible, Forward Looking Programme

The Health Board has emphasised the importance of keeping the capital programme flexible. As new risks emerge or as new funding opportunities arise from Welsh Government, the programme will be adjusted to ensure the most urgent priorities are addressed.

Executive Director of Finance, Capital and Support Services, Pete Hopgood, welcomed the approval:

“This funding provides crucial support for maintaining and improving our estate and gives us greater certainty for planning. It also enables us to progress key transformation projects that will shape the future of health and care in Powys.”

 

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