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Powys Teaching Health Board

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Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB) is responsible for providing and commissioning health services for the residents of Powys, Wales. CY @BIAPiechyd

 Powys, Wales
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Joined August 2012
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Powys County Council has rest centres in Brecon and Welshpool (see below). Useful information and advice for Powys residents is also available from our website: pthb.nhs.wales/stormdarragh #StormDarragh

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Storm Update! ⚠️ Brecon Leisure Centre, Penlan, Brecon LD3 9SR, and Flash Leisure Centre, Salop Road, Welshpool SY21 7DH will both be open as rest centres for Powys residents without water or power until midnight tonight (and possibly beyond subject to demand). #StormDarragh
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PTHB Vaccination Clinics at Bronllys Hospital and Newtown Park Street will close at 12 noon today (Saturday 7 December) due to adverse weather. Please stay safe everyone, and accept our apologies for any inconvenience. The team will be in touch to rearrange your appointment.
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You can find this week's Powys Minor Injury Units opening times on our website: pthb.nhs.wales/news/features…
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Today is the last day to provide your feedback on the proposed temporary changes to health services in Powys. We appreciate your feedback and we will use it to inform our future plans. Read more and complete our online survey: haveyoursaypowys.wales/tempo…
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Last chance to provide your feedback on the proposed temporary changes to health services in Powys. Our engagement period closes tomorrow (8 September): haveyoursaypowys.wales/tempo…
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Brecon Minor Injury Unit is temporarily closed today (3 September). We currently expect the unit to be open again on Wednesday 4 September. Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience caused. (1/2)
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In the meantime you can use the NHS 111 website to find an alternative Minor Injury Unit 111.wales.nhs.uk/localservic… or you can call 111. The 111 telephone service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and you can use it for urgent health advice. (2/2)
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You can find this week's Powys Minor Injury Units opening times on our website: pthb.nhs.wales/news/features…
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There's only one week left to share your feedback on the proposed temporary changes to health services in Powys. These changes affect minor injury units and community hospital inpatient services. Visit our website to read more and complete our survey: haveyoursaypowys.wales/tempo…
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For urgent mental health support call 111 and press OPTION 2. For advice and support from a mental health professional in your area 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week. Healthcare advice you can trust.
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Are you over the State Pension age? Did you know you may be entitled to Pension credit? Find out what support is available to you: gov.wales/here-help-cost-liv… Or call the free Advicelink Cymru helpline on 0808 250 5700. #HereToHelp
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Interested in improving your numeracy skills whilst cooking? The Public Health Dietetics team and Powys County Council are working in partnership to bring you ‘Cooking Counts’, a free six-week course, available at locations across the county. en.powys.gov.uk/article/1632…
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We are proposing to implement some temporary changes to health services in Powys to ensure they are safe and sustainable. These changes affect minor injury units and community hospital inpatient services. Read our issues paper and provide your feedback: haveyoursaypowys.wales/tempo…
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Powys County Council@PowysCC27 Aug 2024
Are you at Brecon Livestock Market today? Our Farming Fit team will be there too! Why not have a chat and get yourself a free health check and advice? For more information, please visit en.powys.gov.uk/farmingfit @PAVOtweets @PTHBhealth
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You can find this week's Powys Minor Injury Units opening times on our website: pthb.nhs.wales/news/features…
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Drop in MMR vaccination clinics are available this week. Cases of measles are increasing in the UK. Make sure your child is protected – it is never too late to catch up. More information: pthb.nhs.wales/news/health-b…
Text Reads: Measles: Is your child protected? Drop in MMR vaccination clinics available this week: Bronllys Hospital Vaccination Centre Monday 26 August: Closed Tuesday 27 August: 9.30am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-4.30pm Wednesday 28 August: 9.30am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-4.30pm Thursday 29 August: 9.30am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-4.30pm Friday 30 August: 9.30am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-4.30pm Newtown Vaccination Centre Monday 26 August: Closed Tuesday 27 August: 9.30am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-4.30pm Wednesday 28 August: 9.30am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-4.30pm Thursday 29 August: 9.30am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-4.30pm Friday 30 August: 9.30am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-4.30pm pthb.nhs.wales/vaccine

ALT Text Reads: Measles: Is your child protected? Drop in MMR vaccination clinics available this week: Bronllys Hospital Vaccination Centre Monday 26 August: Closed Tuesday 27 August: 9.30am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-4.30pm Wednesday 28 August: 9.30am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-4.30pm Thursday 29 August: 9.30am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-4.30pm Friday 30 August: 9.30am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-4.30pm Newtown Vaccination Centre Monday 26 August: Closed Tuesday 27 August: 9.30am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-4.30pm Wednesday 28 August: 9.30am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-4.30pm Thursday 29 August: 9.30am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-4.30pm Friday 30 August: 9.30am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-4.30pm pthb.nhs.wales/vaccine

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Your local pharmacy may be closed over the Bank Holiday. Make sure to check which pharmacies are open and which are not. You can find information on pharmacy opening hours here: pthb.nhs.wales/services/urge…
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Endoscopy Practitioner required by @PTHBhealth in #Brecon See: ow.ly/svNr50SWB47 #PowysJobs #NHSJobs Closes 4 September 2024
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Minor Injury Units provide an important role in Powys for those people with recent minor injuries, but they are NOT for emergency situations. Director of Nursing, Claire Roche, explains more. For any life-threatening situation you should always call 999. youtu.be/23t8__61f2o
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It is really important to stress that community hospitals in Powys do not provide acute care. Instead, they provide those services that it is safe and appropriate to offer in a rural community setting including treatment for minor injuries. Read more: pthb.nhs.wales/news/health-b…
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