Update from Hayley Thomas: Better Together in Powys

8 July 2025

We’d like views by midnight on Sunday 27 July 2025. Please read the Engagement Document and then complete the survey

Since we launched the latest phase of our Better Together engagement on 9 June, we’ve been hearing from people across Powys about the future of adult physical and mental health community services. I’d like to warmly encourage you to share your views if you haven’t already had the chance.

This is a vital conversation about how we respond to the real challenges facing local health services—rising demand, workforce pressures, ageing infrastructure, and financial constraints. The scenarios we’ve shared are designed to spark ideas and dialogue about how we can work together to shape services that are safe, sustainable, and focused on what matters most to our communities.

Your insights and experience are incredibly valuable in helping us understand the impact of these scenarios and in shaping the best way forward.

You can read the engagement document and share your views by 27 July 2025 at www.haveyoursaypowys.wales/better-together-summer25. Printed copies are available in local libraries or can be requested by ringing 01874 442917 and leaving your name and address.

Local events have already taken place in Brecon, Welshpool and Ystradgynlais but there is still time to join us in Llandrindod Wells on 10 July and in Newtown 16 July, as well as at our online event tomorrow (9 July) at 7pm.

Thank you for your continued support and for helping us shape the future of safe, quality health services for Powys.

Warm regards,
Hayley Thomas

Chief Executive
Powys Teaching Health Board