Health

Dementia Matters could be at risk of closure after being rejected for funding by the Regional Partnership Board

New fears for 'vital' Powys dementia service after funding request rejected

Cheryl Morris at the Greath British Care Home Wales Awards.

Newtown care home worker recognised by Great British Care Awards

Powys border hospital step closer to reopening, say campaigners

Powys border hospital step closer to reopening, say campaigners

The new medication would allow Bertie to live for an extra 30 years.

Powys mum calls for NHS access to drug that could extend son's life by 30 years

Help for Heroes Christmas appeal

Sponsored Your chance to send a message of support to our veterans

The UKHSA has said it is too early to say if the strain could have pandemic potential.

The first human case of swine flu detected in the UK

Trystan Roberts has said the wait for treatment for people with severe lung conditions is a

Powys man with severe lung conditions says wait times are a 'travesty'

Day centre provision for older people 'depleted' in Newtown

Powys County Council urged to reopen Newtown day centre three years after closure

Dr Sarah Myhill in 2003

Powys doctor attacks General Medical Council as she is sanctioned again

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Marcus Saxton, chair, Independent British Vape Trade Association

Sponsored Let’s clear the smoke of confusion – how can vaping help smokers’ health?

Dr Adrian Penney, a senior partner at Bishop’s Castle Medical Practice, had his head shaved at The Six Bells pub on October 27.

Doctor has hair shaved off to save Powys border town's hospital

The Wales Air Ambulance.

Powys public has one final chance to have a say on air ambulance base axe

Scarlet fever is caused by Strep A, or Group A Streptococcus (GAS), which can also cause the skin infection impetigo, and strep throat

Scarlet fever symptoms as cases more than double in parts of the UK

Colin and Kayleigh Griffiths were awarded an MBE for their campaign to have a review into Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust's maternity services

Powys born father awarded MBE for campaign for baby death investigation

Scientists are warning the new JN.1 Covid strain appears to be more transmissible

New Covid strain 'more transmissible' experts warn - symptoms to look out for

Grandad Tommy recovered from bladder cancer

Sponsored Grandad Tommy recovered from bladder cancer

Emyr Jones being presented with an award by Welsh Blood Service.

Powys man receives accolade for donating over 100 pints of blood

Llanfyllin GP nurse Enid Ellis with her NHS Heroes Award.

Staff at Powys medical practice hailed as NHS Heroes

Bronllys Community Hospital, which is the headquarters of Powys Teaching Health Board (Google earth).

Group wants to transform land at Powys hospital for use by community

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Glanenig Residential home in Talgarth was given the rating in an inspection earlier this year by the Food Standards Agency.

Powys care home blasts "harsh" one-star for hygiene after hole found in ceiling

Brits are being urged to get their flu and Covid jabs soon

UK health officials urge millions of Brits to get 'serious' flu and Covid jab

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Strep A at-home tests, provided by UK-based firm Newfoundland, will be available in Tesco stores and pharmacies across the country from Monday (October 30).

Strep A tests to be sold in Tesco and pharmacies in the UK - see how to get yours

Powys residents are being urged to spare a thought for older people in the county who may well be spending Christmas alone.

Powys public urged to donate festive gift boxes to lonely older people this Christmas

Chairman Elwyn Jones (c) is pictured with Brian Tolley (front l), Samantha Price(centre r), Alvina Beehan, Paget Silvester, Joy Groves and Ffion Corfield, as well as other members of Llanafanfawr Community Council.

Powys heroes championed on 75th birthday of the National Health Service

The grants have allowed Rhayader First Responders to complete 4x4 off road driving training.

Grants help Powys lifesaving volunteers to improve services they provide

North Powys Wellbeing Campus graphic - how it could look.

'Full steam ahead' for major Newtown health programme

An aerial view of the M Lloyd Engineering plant

Safety failings found at Powys border engineering firm

North Powys Wellbeing Campus graphic - how it could look.

Councillors call for clarity over Newtown health campus amid school merger plan

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Kal Sandhu is encouraging more people from ethnic minorities to join the organ donor register

Powys dad waiting for new heart urges ethnic minorities to join donor list

Conservative group leader Cllr Richard John wants Monmouthshire County Council to agree to oppose the overnight closure of the Minor Injuries Unit at Abergavenny's Nevill Hall Hospital.

Bid to fight overnight closure of hospital unit which serves Powys residents

Gareth Jones, aka the Mental Health Wanderer, pictured with BaDRC welfare officers Sophie Cook and Gary Watts.

Drug addict turned soldier and athlete delivers talk to Powys runners

The Powys Mums Matter group won a bronze award in the Wales Volunteer of the Year category earlier this month.

Support group for Powys mums recognised with mental health award

Gill Sandilands, Tora Owen with Owen Durbridge and his wife Janet.

Pioneering Powys dementia service 'could close by Christmas' amid cash crisis

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Wales Air Ambulance

Final opportunity to make views heard on Wales Air Ambulance future

The DWP will pay out £400 to anyone with one of these skin conditions

DWP to pay anyone with one of these skin conditions £400 a month

Phil Nicol receiving a Welsh Ambulance Service Award from Director of Paramedicine Andy Swinburn, Megan Williams and Michael Williams.

Powys responders recognised for work dealing with 'critical incident'

Members of the public had their say in one of the final meetings about the future of the Wales Air Ambulance in Powys

Plans to close Welshpool Air Ambulance base branded "a load of old tosh"

The meeting will see speakers calling for changes to drug policy to reduce harm and avoid preventable deaths in the future,

Mother calling for drug that killed her son to be legalised at Powys event

Mr Harrhy has said there are

Air ambulance helicopters 'needed to protect rural areas' - Harrhy

Wales Air Ambulance

COUNTY TIMES COMMENT Why the evidence shows Welshpool's Air Ambulance base should stay

Sian Healey presents the 'Dan Y Bont' books to pupils at Llanelwedd Church in Wales Primary School, and headteacher Adam Shearman.

Publishers backing Powys young farmers with series tackling rural mental health

We have put together a summary of the options that are being put forward on the future of the service in Wales, including the future of the Welshpool base.

Analysis What you need to know ahead of the final Wales Air Ambulance meetings in Powys

Wales Air Ambulance

New air ambulance data shows axing Welshpool base 'would allow more call-outs'

The options for the future of the Wales Air Ambulance base in Welshpool are set to be announced this morning

Recap: Options for the future of Welshpool Air Ambulance base to be announced

Sean Gundy is urging Knighton people to donate their spare time and become a Knighton First Responder. Picture: EEAST

Why this Powys town is calling for local people to become first responders

Mid and North Powys Mind received a share of £1,346 raised by Llandrindod Wells runners Fred Morris and Ffion Price.

Runners take on 57-mile route raising £3,000 for mental health charity

Bishop's Castle Community Hospital

Town vows to fight for hospital reopening as final recruitment drive begins

Chief Ambulance Services Commissioner, Stephen Harrhy has said that there is no “preferred option” that his team has developed after the first round of public meetings earlier this year.

No 'preferred option' for the future of the Air Ambulance ahead of public meetings

Powys County Council will be part of an innovative new study

Powys to join pioneering study into how technology can be used in dementia care

Monitoring moisture levels in a home is an important step in preventing mould.

How to prevent household mould as shocking cost to remove it revealed

Welshpool's Victoria Memorial Hospital - from Google Streetview

Powys Teaching Health Board reveals £7 million overspend position

Montgomeryshire Senedd member Russell George cuts the ribbon alongside Llanidloes Pharmacy owner

Pioneering Llanidloes pharmacy 'thrilled' after scooping national award

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The number of people waiting for NHS dental treatment in Powys has now exceeded 5,000, according to figures provided by Powys Teaching Health Board this week. (Image: PA).

Call for action as more than 5,000 waiting for NHS dental treatment in Powys

Alfie pictured with brothers Tommy and Freddie

Family of Powys toddler with rare condition need £150,000 to transform home