Information about waiting times from Powys Teaching Health Board
You may be aware that Powys Teaching Health Board is considering some additional measures to help them live within their means. This includes some options that may impact on waiting times for hospital treatment in England.
No changes have currently been made to waiting times for referrals to hospitals in England.
All patients are advised to continue to attend appointments as normal.
We kindly ask that you do not contact the GP practice, the health board or your hospital provider to ask for an update on when your appointment will take place or to expedite your appointment unless your symptoms have significantly changed. You will remain on the waiting list and the hospital will contact you to arrange your appointment.
If you are currently on a waiting list, the Waiting Well section of the Health Board website provides useful guidance and top tips:
For example, Add To Your Life is an online, personal health assessment that provides you with lots of valuable, tailored information developed to help you get the best from your NHS treatment. Taking action now to improve your physical health and mental wellbeing will not only reduce the risk of any complications during your treatment, but it will also benefit your recovery and long-term health, getting you feeling better sooner. To complete your health assessment today, visit the Add To Your Life website.
At a meeting of the health board on 10 January it was agreed that further work was needed to consider this sensitive issue. Updated options are due to be considered at a further meeting of the Board, and the Health Board will publicise the date once this is confirmed. Further information about the discussions at the Board Meeting on 10 January 2025 and the next steps are available from the Health Board website.