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Bowel screening age lowered to 50 in Wales

Residents in Newtown are set to benefit from an expansion of the bowel cancer screening program, aiming to save more lives by detecting the disease in its early stages.

2 weeks ago

NEWS POLITICS HEALTH

Air Ambulance legal challenge advances further

The High Court has today granted permission for campaigners to continue their legal case in arguing that the changes to Air Ambulance services in Mid Wales are unlawful.

2 weeks ago

NEWS POLITICS HEALTH

NHS Wales set for ‘significant strain’ this winter

New health secretary Jeremy Miles set out plans to ensure Wales’ health service is prepared for the 'significant strain' of winter pressures.

1 month ago

NEWS HEALTH

Fears over health board deficit

Further savings and cuts may need to be found as Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB) grapple with a deficit budget of just under £23 million – which could balloon to around £35 million.

1 month ago

NEWS HEALTH POLITICS

Record NHS Wales waiting lists worsen

Hospital waiting lists in Wales hit another record high, with nearly one in five people waiting for treatment, according to latest statistics.

2 months ago

NEWS HEALTH POLITICS

Delays hit wellbeing hub plans

A cash strapped health board says that it is still “fully committed” to developing a multi-agency Health and Wellbeing Campus in north Powys which includes a 32 bed hospital.

2 months ago

NEWS HEALTH POLITICS

Legal challenge to air ambulance closure

A legal challenge is being made to the closure of the Air Ambulance base in Welshpool following a decision by the Welsh NHS's Joint Commissioning Committee (JCC) to close the base back in May.

2 months ago

NEWS HEALTH

Health board concerned at budget deficit

A revised budget predicts that Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB) will post a deficit budget of £22.9 million this year.

3 months ago

NEWS HEALTH

Changes to health provision proposed

In response to ongoing challenges, Powys Teaching Health Board has announced several temporary adjustments to their services, set to begin in September 2024.

3 months ago

NEWS HEALTH POLITICS

Ambulance targets questioned

Questions have been raised over whether the Welsh Ambulance Service should keep chasing the eight-minute target for reaching immediately life-threatening “red” calls.

4 months ago

NEWS POLITICS HEALTH

Health Board budget woes

The Welsh Government has rejected Powys health bosses plans for a £25million deficit budget for this year, and will have to resubmit their proposal.

5 months ago

NEWS HEALTH

Potential legal challenge to Air Ambulance decision

A campaign has been launched to legally challenge the decision taken by the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (JCC) to close the Welshpool and Caernarfon Air Ambulance bases in favor of a centralised base in north east Wales.

5 months ago

NEWS POLITICS HEALTH

Local politicians seek government intervention

The decision to close Welshpool Air Ambulance base has sparked strong opposition from local politicians, including Russell George MS and Craig Williams MP, who have been vocal in their opposition to the closures since they were first leaked to the media in 2022.

6 months ago

NEWS HEALTH

Committee approves Air Ambulance base closures

The NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee has today approved a recommendation to close the Welshpool and Caernarfon bases and create a single site in North Wales.

6 months ago

NEWS HEALTH POLITICS

Social service recruitment events 'flop'

Recruitment events to find more social and care workers had “limited success” and at two of them, nobody turned up, councillors have been told.

6 months ago

NEWS HEALTH

Health Board votes to oppose Air Ambulance base reforms

Powys Teaching Health board has made a bold stand against the proposed closure of the Wales Air Ambulance base in Welshpool in an extraordinary meeting earlier today.

6 months ago

NEWS HEALTH

Health board budget deficit revealed

Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB) has revealed that it will be setting a deficit budget of just under £25 million for the 2024/2025 financial year.

6 months ago

NEWS HEALTH

Air ambulance future vote delayed

Newtown residents will have to wait a little longer to find out the fate of the north Powys Wales Air Ambulance air base, as a decision has been postponed until 28 March.

7 months ago

NEWS POLITICS HEALTH

Minister claims no final decision made on Air Ambulance

Residents in Newtown and the surrounding areas have expressed their concerns following a recent report recommending the closure of Welshpool's Air Ambulance base.

7 months ago

NEWS HEALTH

Health board confirm CEO appointment

Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB) has introduced Hayley Thomas as its new Chief Executive Officer.

8 months ago

NEWS HEALTH

Have your say on the last stage of Air Ambulance engagement

The future of Welshpool's Air Ambulance base has taken a dramatic twist as the decision-making process has descended into chaos.

8 months ago

NEWS HEALTH POLITICS

Welshpool Air Ambulance recommended for closure

Newtown residents are concerned for the future of the Welshpool air ambulance base after a recent recommendation called for its closure.

9 months ago

NEWS HEALTH

Local residents a 'priority' in hospital reform

Hospital patients in Newtown and Mid Wales should not be ignored – that was the message from the government advisory body after approving hospital shakeup proposals for Shropshire.

9 months ago

NEWS HEALTH POLITICS

Air ambulance battle to continue

The battle to keep the Wales Air Ambulance base in north Powys rages on as local politicians and campaigners express their disappointment and anger over the extended delay in the decision on the preferred option of the air ambulance's review.

10 months ago

NEWS HEALTH

Thanks to Shropshire colleagues for Newtown drop in

Powys Teaching Health Board has expressed its gratitude to colleagues from across the border in England for conducting a drop-in engagement session last week in Newtown.

10 months ago

NEWS HEALTH

Health Board working to reduce deficit

Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB) finance chiefs have revealed that they need to make savings to bring their budget deficit down to £12 million by the end of March.

10 months ago

NEWS HEALTH

Air Ambulance public meeting today

Make sure you pop along to the Air Ambulance consultation drop in and public meeting, which is taking place today in Newtown.

1 year ago

NEWS HEALTH

2nd phase of Air Ambulance review begins

The eagerly awaited phase two of the Welsh Air Ambulance review process was launched today.

1 year ago

NEWS HEALTH

Face masks to be worn at local hospitals

In response to a new outbreak of Covid-19 in Newtown and surrounding areas, visitors to local hospitals are now required to wear face masks.

1 year ago

NEWS HEALTH

Health board overspends by nearly £7m

Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB) posted a £7 million overspend position for last financial year.

1 year ago

NEWS HEALTH

Campaign launched to encourage everyone over 30 in Wales to get a sight test

The Welsh Government has launched a new campaign aimed at urging everyone over the age of 30 to undergo regular eye tests.

1 year ago

NEWS POLITICS HEALTH

Politicians call for expansion of Air Ambulance service

Montgomeryshire politicians, Russell George MS and Craig Williams MP, have written a letter to the Chief Ambulance Service Commissioner, Stephen Harrhy, urging that the ongoing review of the air ambulance service includes options for expanded service with additional funding from the Welsh Government.

1 year ago

NEWS HEALTH POLITICS

More cash demanded for air ambulance

Russell George, the Member of the Senedd (MS) for Montgomeryshire, is urging the Welsh Government to allocate extra funding to support the Wales Air Ambulance and ensure the continuation of its base in Welshpool.

1 year ago

NEWS HEALTH

Local group seeks new members at AGM

The League of Friends of Montgomeryshire County Infirmary, a local group dedicated to fundraising for Newtown Hospital, is extending an invitation for new members to join its ranks.

1 year ago

NEWS HEALTH

Second air ambulance meeting to be held

A second air ambulance consultation meeting is set to be held in Newtown after being requested by concerned residents.

1 year ago

NEWS HEALTH

Air Ambulance meeting today

Make sure you pop along to the Air Ambulance consultation drop in and public meeting, which is taking place today in Newtown.

1 year ago

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Articles in the 'Health' topic

NEWS HEALTH

Bowel screening age lowered to 50 in Wales

NEWS POLITICS HEALTH

Air Ambulance legal challenge advances further

NEWS POLITICS HEALTH

NHS Wales set for ‘significant strain’ this winter

NEWS HEALTH

Fears over health board deficit

NEWS HEALTH POLITICS

Record NHS Wales waiting lists worsen

NEWS HEALTH POLITICS

Delays hit wellbeing hub plans

NEWS HEALTH POLITICS

Legal challenge to air ambulance closure

NEWS HEALTH

Health board concerned at budget deficit

NEWS HEALTH

Changes to health provision proposed

NEWS HEALTH POLITICS

Ambulance targets questioned

NEWS POLITICS HEALTH

Health Board budget woes

NEWS HEALTH

Potential legal challenge to Air Ambulance decision

NEWS POLITICS HEALTH

Local politicians seek government intervention

NEWS HEALTH

Committee approves Air Ambulance base closures

NEWS HEALTH POLITICS

Social service recruitment events 'flop'

NEWS HEALTH

Health Board votes to oppose Air Ambulance base reforms

NEWS HEALTH

Health board budget deficit revealed

NEWS HEALTH

Air ambulance future vote delayed

NEWS POLITICS HEALTH

Minister claims no final decision made on Air Ambulance

NEWS HEALTH

Health board confirm CEO appointment

NEWS HEALTH

Have your say on the last stage of Air Ambulance engagement

NEWS HEALTH POLITICS

Welshpool Air Ambulance recommended for closure

NEWS HEALTH

Local residents a 'priority' in hospital reform

NEWS HEALTH POLITICS

Air ambulance battle to continue

NEWS HEALTH

Thanks to Shropshire colleagues for Newtown drop in

NEWS HEALTH

Health Board working to reduce deficit

NEWS HEALTH

Air Ambulance public meeting today

NEWS HEALTH

2nd phase of Air Ambulance review begins

NEWS HEALTH

Face masks to be worn at local hospitals

NEWS HEALTH

Health board overspends by nearly £7m

NEWS HEALTH

Campaign launched to encourage everyone over 30 in Wales to get a sight test

NEWS POLITICS HEALTH

Politicians call for expansion of Air Ambulance service

NEWS HEALTH POLITICS

More cash demanded for air ambulance

NEWS HEALTH

Local group seeks new members at AGM

NEWS HEALTH

Second air ambulance meeting to be held

NEWS HEALTH

Air Ambulance meeting today

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