Health

File photo dated 08/01/22 of a person dripping testing solution into a Covid 19 lateral flow testing strip, as free coronavirus testing has ended for millions of people in England, with the Health Secretary insisting people must

Covid-19: Free lateral flow testing to be extended in Wales
Free lateral flow Covid tests will continue to be available for free in Wales until July 31, it has been confirmed.

Baby Eleri Godsell punches the air to launch the fundraising with (from left) Melissa and Phil Turnbull, Katy and Neil Godsell and Ffion Evans. Picture by Phil Blagg Photography. PB059-2022.

Welshpool mum tells of shock after baby undergoes life-saving surgery – and launches fundraiser to thank hospital

Kyle Baggett and John Rawlins, whose life the Builth Wells man saved in a gym in Cardiff.

Powys man saved gym user from cardiac arrest – and now they have become friends

Polio virus detection in London sparks national incident in UK - what we know so far. (PA)

Polio virus detection sparks national incident in UK - what we know so far

Although no longer a legal requirement, Public Health Wales strongly recommends that members of the public continue to wear a face covering in health care settings

Powys residents urged to continue wearing masks at GP surgeries

Blue green algae, or cyanobacteria, are a group of bacteria that can contain dangerous toxins which can be harmful and potentially fatal to pets (Canva)

Warning to dog owners over toxic algae potentially fatal to pets

Boris Johnson will leave “significant decisions” to be made by Dominic Raab, Downing Street has said. (PA)

Boris Johnson undergoes surgery - 'significant decisions' to be made by Dominic Raab

Hafren furnishers in Llanidloes. Pic: Google Streetview.

New defibrillator to be installed at well-known Llanidloes furnishing store

Giant Hogweed can cause massive blisters, ulcers and even blindness

Dangerous toxic plant which can cause blindness spotted in Powys

Clifton Dental Practice, Newtown. Picture by Gavin Grosvenor.

Newtown dental practice to close after 'unsuccessful attempts' to attract new dentist

The lack of access to dentists in north Powys has been described as

Welsh Government faces fresh questions on dentistry crisis in north Powys

How to prevent hayfever as Met Office reveals why it is so bad this year. (PA)

Why is hayfever so bad this year? And how to prevent it

Which? issues sunscreen warning as Met Office issue heatwave health warning. (PA)

Sunscreen warning to Brits amid Met Office health warning as 34 C heatwave hits

Man who climbed onto roof is now safe, say police

Man who climbed onto roof is now safe, say police

Glantwymyn Health Centre which closed at the end of July 2019. Plans to turn it into a four bedroom house have been approved by Powys planners.

Former health centre to become four-bedroom home after care home plans prove 'unviable'

Fourth monkeypox case confirmed in Wales. PA file photo. Picture: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Fourth monkeypox case confirmed in Wales

Welshpool Medical Centre

Abuse of Welshpool health centre staff 'getting worse by the day'

The Wales Air Ambulance were called to aid a cyclist in Four Crosses on Monday

Updated Powys cyclist airlifted to hospital after suffering medical emergency

Coronavirus cases in Powys have been reducing in recent weeks.

Coronavirus cases in Powys 'continuing to fall', health board confirms

The study of 1.3 million women in England was published in the British Medical Journal (Lynne Cameron/PA)

Cervical screening could go from every 3 years to every 5 experts suggest

The Premier League-funded defibrillator at The Community College PE Department Building, Bishop's Castle is now ready for use. Picture by Bishop's Castle Town Football Club

Premier League funds new life-saving defibrillator for town

A second case has been confirmed (inset picture: PA)

Second case of Monkeypox is confirmed in Wales

Maxwell Dingle from Newtown.

Retired Powys policeman's death in hospital was 'avoidable accident', coroner rules

Mark Drakeford is expected to announce that all restrictions will be scrapped

RECAP: First Minister Mark Drakeford to announce end of Covid-19 restrictions

First Minister Mark Drakeford.

BREAKING: Final remaining Covid rules in Wales set to be axed

Monkeypox in Wales.

First case of monkeypox identified in Wales

Duncan Foulkes with a Lingen Davies Cancer Fund T-shirt outside Gregynog Hall.

Charity walk in memory of Llanfair man who died from cancer last Christmas

Vaccination (image: pixabay)

Around 9,500 across Wales wrongly informed they are eligible for booster jab

Russell George blames Labour for problems with the NHS in Wales. Pic: PA.

OPINION: Labour are breaking all the wrong records on NHS in Wales

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a visit to Hilltop Honey in Newtown, Powys, Wales. Picture date: Friday May 20, 2022.

What Boris Johnson said on issues affecting Powys as he faced journalists in Newtown

Public Health Wales issues statement on UK monkeypox cases

Lidl issues 'do not drink' warning over undeclared sulphur dioxide in its lager. (PA)

Urgent 'do not drink' warning to anyone who buys beer at the supermarket

Eluned Morgan has announced funding to improve access to urgent and emergency care in Wales.

Further £25 million announced to improve urgent access to healthcare in Wales

Maxwell Dingle from Newtown.

Son of Newtown ex-policeman who died amid care failings in hospital slams 'tragic and preventable circumstances'

The latest covid figures for North Wales.

Just over 70 new covid cases and three deaths recorded in latest figures

SR010411B Shrewsbury..The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital..

Hospitals trust fined £1.3m over patients' deaths, including of Newtown man

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

BREAKING: Hospital trust admits failing to provide safe care after patient deaths

Lingen Davies Cancer Fund volunteer coordinator Tarrah Lewis with Doreen Owen, from Tregynon, who has been volunteering her time for Lingen Davies Cancer Fund since 2016 and raise more than £32,000

Powys super fundraiser Doreen calls on others to volunteer to help cancer charity

Ronnie Jones, from Newtown, died in November 2021. Picture by Hope House Children's Hospice

Parents of 'beautiful' Newtown baby set up fundraiser in his memory

The spring booster is available until June 30

Residents eligible for Covid booster urged to take it before June 30

James, who is now receiving hospice care for her bowel cancer, was honoured with a damehood (PA)

Deborah James honoured with damehood after raising £3.7m for cancer research

PA file photo of care home workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Fight for Covid inquiry is like quest for Hillsborough justice, campaigners say

The River Wye in Builth Wells. Picture by Mick Pleszkan.

Legal challenge launched over chicken farm doubling in size to 180,000 birds

File photo dated 27/06/08 of students at a university graduation ceremony, as students who are disabled, or from a disadvantaged background, or an ethnic minority group, continue to achieve lower degree outcomes than their non-disabled, white, advantaged

Covid rules for colleges and universities in Wales eased

The Elan Valley is home to numerous waterways. Picture by Garth Maul.

Rise in accidental drownings in Wales prompts campaign launch

First minister Mark Drakeford speaking at a Welsh Government press conference during the Covid-19 pandemic. Picture: Huw Evans Picture Agency

Mark Drakeford announces latest Covid review of mask-wearing rules in Wales

The latest Covid-19 statistics in Wales

Just over 150 new cases of Covid-19 recorded in Wales

Kinder Surprise eggs recall.

Powys retailers reminded to remove products linked with salmonella outbreak

Rhayader First Responders.

Powys town first responders recognised by community for supporting region

Rhayader farmer Rob Lewis, pictured with wife Audrey and son Rhys

Powys farmer recalls terrifying moment he was trampled by cow

Covid testing arrangements for hospital patients in Wales are changing. Picture: Huw Evans Agency

Changes to how hospital patients are tested for Covid have been announced

Wales' health minister Eluned Morgan, Welsh Conservative Russell George, Welsh Liberal Democrat Jane Dodds, and Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth (Clockwise from top left).

'This was a problem before Covid': Reaction to plan to cut NHS waiting times

Health Minister, Eluned Morgan

Hospital waiting lists could take ‘at least four years’ to return to pre-pandemic levels, says minister

Cancer patients across Wales are being given a helping hand by Macmillan Cancer Support.

Powys cancer patients urged to seek support amid rising costs