Medical centres and cash points in Powys have been affected after by the Microsoft IT outage.

A worldwide IT outage is affecting GP surgeries in Powys and across the border in Shropshire after a fault with an update caused an outage of certain Microsoft systems worldwide.

This has led to issues with IT systems in the NHS affecting practices on both sides of the border.

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In a statement online this morning Bishop’s Castle Medical Practice said: “Unfortunately our Computer system is still down, we have been informed this issue is worldwide.

“We are hoping this will be resolved soon. Please bear with us during this time.”

Yesterday afternoon Llanfair Caereinion Medical Practice warned patients to “be aware that we are experiencing issues with our clinical system, and we cannot access patient records. Unless your matter is urgent, please refrain from calling until tomorrow morning.”

Rowlands Pharmacies in the county also appear to have been affected. The Welshpool and Rhayader branches were both affected this morning - with Welshpool only returning to normal at lunchtime.

In a statement on social media, the Welshpool branch said: " We are experiencing computer issues.

"This will affect our work today, please be patient with staff while this issue is dealt with. Be aware this may also affect our tills and card payments."

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Other issues have also been caused by the outage including some related to banking. This seems to include some cash points including the Spar in Llanidloes where one member of the public confirmed that card payment was down and that the cash machine outside was also down.

Across the world Major infrastructure including airlines, railways, banks and media outlets ground to a halt after computer systems were knocked offline, and devices were showing the so-called “blue screen of death”.

In a statement, Microsoft said: “We are aware of an issue affecting Windows devices due to an update from a third party software platform. We anticipate a resolution is forthcoming.”

Overnight, Microsoft warned of “service degradation” which meant users were not able to access many of the tech giant’s most popular services and apps, used by millions of businesses and people around the world.