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Cambrian News
28-05-2025
- Health
- Cambrian News
Welsh Government must correct 'misleading claims' about Powys patient waiting times
"Further, we also know that Powys Patients are going to have to wait even longer for treatment from July, because the Welsh Government will not fund Powys Teaching Health Board to meet English waiting time targets for Powys residents referred across the border."
Powys County Times
27-05-2025
- Health
- Powys County Times
Campaign to reverse 'downgrade' of Llanidloes Hospital
A campaign has been started to reverse the 'downgrade' of Llanidloes War Memorial Hospital. Calls have been made by local Liberal Democrat campaigner, Fleur Frantz-Morgans who said that the Welsh Government needed to 'cough up the cash' to reverse controversial changes at the hospital. The changes which were branded 'disastrous' by local councils and GPs are set to be implemented fully earlier this year and the health board has claimed they allowed for better overnight care. This saw wards in Bronllys and Llanidloes War Memorial Hospital designated as 'ready to go home units' a decision which has been criticised by local health professionals as it would lock out local patients from being treated near their homes and loved ones. In a recent meeting of Powys Teaching Health Board it was heard that the decision would be reviewed on July 30. 'Our hospital means a lot to us in Llanidloes,' said Fleur. 'All three of my children were born there, and my mum spent time in the Day Centre there. 'It's high-time the Welsh Government cough up the cash to invest in rural health services - rather than downgrading them.' This has seen Fleur launch a local petition to pressure the heath board and Welsh Government to reverse the changes. The downgrade has seen problems arise such as back in November, before the changes were fully implemented, when four empty beds in the hospital couldn't be allocated to local patients and were left instead 'bed blocking' in Bronglais Hospital in Aberyswyth. Help support trusted local news Sign up for a digital subscription now: As a digital subscriber you will get Unlimited access to the County Times website Advert-light access Reader rewards Full access to our app Llanidloes Councillor, Glyn Preston has long opposed the plans and presented a petition to the health board last year calling for the 'downgrade' to be avoided. 'After the initial reports last there was no further engagement from the health board, said Cllr Preston. 'There has been no direct communication - residents are raising concerns time and time again.' Cllr Preston has said that he is looking for support in the council pressuring Powys Teaching Health board to reverse the 'will welcome support from anybody' regardless of political differences. 'Before it was clear from local GPs who should be admitted on the ward and the value of that was incalculable as they know their patients so well,' added Cllr Preston. 'As we know Powys Teaching Health Board has a huge deficit of over £20 million but the blame lies with the Welsh Government. 'We need proper investment for healthcare in the community.'
Cambrian News
05-05-2025
- Health
- Cambrian News
Bro Ddyfi Community Hospital to 'prescribe nature' thanks to newly funded service
A Powys Teaching Health Board spokesperson said: 'We are thrilled to take part in Awyr Iach, bringing together the strengths and expertise of Powys Teaching Health Board, Primary Care Centre, PAVO and local organisations for the first time as one outdoor health service complementary to clinical care.'
Powys County Times
26-04-2025
- Health
- Powys County Times
Letter: Powys Health Board refuses to listen to the public
We are rapidly running out of time to restore Llanidloes Hospital to its core role of providing medical care for the local community. Last autumn, Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB) implemented what they described as a temporary (six-month) policy of removing medical services at the site in order to address serious problems of bed-blocking in Welsh hospitals, by using the hospital as a de facto care home. This was done despite almost universal opposition to the plans from all sections of the community. Only Fools and Horses star nearly turned down this iconic role - here's why M&S releases 'absolutely divine' version of viral Dubai-style chocolate bar Builth Wells youngster Deri Mason shines for top Welsh rugby invitational side All political parties, current and previous health staff including GPs, and many others spoke passionately and knowledgeably about why this 'temporary' repurposing was unwanted and inappropriate. PTHB essentially refused to listen. The Welsh Government replaced Community Health Councils with the current body, Llais. Llais is supposed to have its finger on the pulse of the community relating to health and care matters, and ensure that PTHB is appropriately responsive to local needs and wishes. Unfortunately, there was no evidence during last year's 'consultations' that Llais had sought or heard any representation from the local community. And now, when they should be consulting with the public in south Montgomeryshire to ensure that their voice is given due weight, there is more silence. If you live within the catchment affected by the presence (or absence) of the hospital in Llanidloes, and have a view on the matter, please contact governance@ and/or as soon as possible.
