Powys nurse who shouted and swore at dementia patient cautioned by regulator
A Powys nurse who shouted at a patient with dementia and told her “I’ve not got time for your s***” has been cautioned by the industry regulator.
Health bosses opt for final recruitment push for closure-threatened inpatient unit
At a packed meeting in Bishop’s Castle this afternoon (Thursday, September 7) Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust’s board of directors concluded it was not convinced enough had been done to try and fill vacancies at the town’s hospital.
Nursery finds new home after double blow when losing previous premises
An ‘outstanding’ nursery near the Powys border at Welshpool has had to find a new home after it was told it could no longer use its current building and plans for a new one were refused.
Newtown Motorworld to be demolished and replaced with flats as plans approved
Newtown’s former Motorworld store will be torn down and replaced with a new shop and flats, after plans were approved.
Health chiefs' pledge over hospital as decision looms over closed beds
A health boss has issued a promise over the future of Bishop's Castle hospital amid fears its inpatient beds could close for good.
New plans to knock down Newtown's Motorworld and build flats set to be approved
Controversial plans to demolish the former Motorworld store in Newtown and replace it with a block of flats are expected to be approved.
Food bank to get permanent base as former abattoir conversion approved
A food bank supporting over 100 people every week will soon have its own dedicated base after plans to convert a disused abattoir were approved.
Nursery could be built in grounds of village pub – and could help it reopen
An ‘outstanding’ nursery currently based at a village hall has revealed plans for a purpose-built new premises – in the grounds of the former village pub – to allow it to expand.
40 new homes on the way after plans given the green light
A new development of 40 homes will be built in a village near the Powys border after plans were approved.
Community hospital care provider could pull service amid staffing crisis
A PROVIDER will decide whether to relinquish a contract providing care for inpatient beds at a Shropshire community hospital after failing to recruit the required staff.
