Hywel Dda Health Board

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Providing healthcare services to Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion & Pembrokeshire. Yn Gymraeg www.facebook.com/bwrddiechydhyweldda Hywel Dda University Health Board provides healthcare services to a total population of around 372,320 throughout Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire. It provides acute, primary, community, mental health and learning disabilities services via general and community hospitals, health centres, GPs, dentists, pharmacists and optometrists and other sites.

Norovirus update: Some wards that were temporarily closed because of incidences of norovirus at Prince Philip Hospital ...
27/05/2026

Norovirus update: Some wards that were temporarily closed because of incidences of norovirus at Prince Philip Hospital and Withybush Hospital have now reopened.

However three wards at Bronglais remain closed today 27 May 2026.

We continue to ask visitors to only attend sites if they are well as cases of norovirus are still circulating in the community.

Some essential visiting will be allowed at Bronglais Hospital in exceptional circumstances. We are asking visitors to contact the wards or hospital switchboard for further guidance.

The restrictions will be in place until further notice, and the situation will be monitored on a regular basis.

Further information on how to help treat norovirus and to stop spreading infection here: https://hduhb.nhs.wales/news/press-releases/norovirus-ward-closure-update/

Public Notice Hywel Dda University Health BoardA meeting of the University Health Board will take place on Thursday 28 M...
27/05/2026

Public Notice Hywel Dda University Health Board

A meeting of the University Health Board will take place on Thursday 28 May at 9.30am, Y Stiwdio Fach, Canolfan S4C Yr Egin, College Road, Carmarthen SA31 3EQ

Members of the public are welcome to attend. If you are attending and have any accessibility needs, please advise the Director of Corporate Governance/Board Secretary at the address below. Electronic copies of the papers will be available and accessible to download from the University Health Board’s website 6 days prior to the meeting via the following link:

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/about-us/your-health-board/board-meetings-2026/

Please note: the meeting will be streamed live on the internet and can be accessed via the website on the day of the meeting via the above link.

The agenda and supporting papers can be made available in a different format if required (e.g. large print) by contacting the Director of Corporate Governance/Board Secretary, Hywel Dda University Health Board, Corporate Offices, Second Floor, Block C, Government Buildings, Picton Terrace Carmarthen SA31 3BT or by e-mail to: joanne.wilson4@wales.nhs.uk

Neil Wooding, Chair
Hywel Dda University Health Board
[Hywel Dda University Health Board is the operational name of Hywel Dda Local Health Board]

There are exciting times ahead for our TriTech Institute which celebrated five years of research and innovation in a spe...
26/05/2026

There are exciting times ahead for our TriTech Institute which celebrated five years of research and innovation in a special event at Canolfan Pentre Awel, Llanelli recently.

Through flagship projects spanning cardiovascular disease prevention, asthma care, prostate cancer diagnostics, diabetes prevention, telehealth, AI-enabled digital pathways, and European Horizon programmes, Tritech has directly improved patient outcomes, accelerated diagnosis, reduced avoidable admissions and referrals, and released significant system capacity.

As well as celebrating success, Tritech has launched its new business plan which sets out its ambition for the next five years. Tritech has also moved into Canolfan Pentre Awel, Llanelli, reinforcing Canolfan’s position as one of Wales’s leading hubs for healthcare innovation.

Find out more here: https://hduhb.nhs.wales/news/press-releases/tritech-institute-celebrates-five-years-of-success-and-big-plans-for-the-future/

PLEASE SHARE: Our Emergency Departments (A&Es) across all our sites, and at Withybush Hospital in particular, are under ...
26/05/2026

PLEASE SHARE: Our Emergency Departments (A&Es) across all our sites, and at Withybush Hospital in particular, are under significant pressure today (Tuesday, 26 May 2026).

We are asking people to help us to help you and get the right care in the right place.

NHS 111 Wales is your first step if you are feeling unwell and not sure where to go for help. The service is run by trained healthcare professionals who can provide expert advice and guide you to the right care.

Visit https://111.wales.nhs.uk/?locale=en&term=A
Call 111
If it’s a serious or life-threatening emergency, always call 99
9.
For urgent 24/7 mental health support please call NHS 111 and choose option 2.

For minor injuries, illnesses and ailments that need treatment today but are not life-threatening, we have a few services that can help. Please visit https://hduhb.nhs.wales/healthcare/hospitals-and-centres/minor-injury-units-miu/ for more information.

Many community pharmacies can also provide walk-in, common ailment or triage and treat services without an appointment. You can find out more https://hduhb.nhs.wales/healthcare/services-and-teams/pharmacy/

If you have a relative or loved one in hospital who is well enough to go home, but is waiting to be discharged with homecare and community health support, you may be able to help them to get home more quickly if you and your family are in a position to support them at home.

You can find out more about the hospital discharge process and guidance here: https://hduhb.nhs.wales/patient-information/inpatient-and-outpatient/inpatient-information/

Thank you for your support and for helping us to help you

Great to see the South Ceredigion Frailty & Chronic Conditions Team out at the Teifi Valley Vintage Show today!They’re o...
25/05/2026

Great to see the South Ceredigion Frailty & Chronic Conditions Team out at the Teifi Valley Vintage Show today!

They’re offering:
• falls prevention advice
• blood pressure checks
• diabetes testing
• and general health & wellbeing support

A really friendly team helping people stay well, active and independent. Pop by and have a chat if you’re at the show — they’re there until 3pm today.

Your local pharmacy offers a quick and easy way to get the care you need.Speak to your pharmacist, who is a qualified he...
23/05/2026

Your local pharmacy offers a quick and easy way to get the care you need.

Speak to your pharmacist, who is a qualified healthcare professional, for expert advice and treatment for minor health concerns.

If you need to see a pharmacist over the bank holiday visit https://hduhb.nhs.wales/healthcare/services-and-teams/pharmacy/ to find your nearest open pharmacy

Warmer weather is finally here so if you’re heading out to enjoy our beautiful countryside, coast and beaches this weeke...
22/05/2026

Warmer weather is finally here so if you’re heading out to enjoy our beautiful countryside, coast and beaches this weekend, or simply spending time in the garden, make the most of it safely.

Here are our top tips to stay sun safe:
• Seek shade - the sun’s UV rays are strongest between 11am and 3pm, so take regular breaks in the shade.
• Cover up - loose clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-protective sunglasses can help protect your skin and eyes.
• Don’t forget sunscreen - apply plenty and reapply regularly, especially after swimming, sweating, or towel drying.

For more information on staying safe visit www.sunsmart.org.uk

Don't forget, if you need care or treatment this weekend, Help Us, Help You by choosing the right service for your needs https://hduhb.nhs.wales/healthcare/help-us-help-you/

Enjoy the sunshine wherever you are this weekend 😎

Choose the right service for your illness or injury this bank holiday.From pharmacists, optometrists and minor injury un...
22/05/2026

Choose the right service for your illness or injury this bank holiday.

From pharmacists, optometrists and minor injury units to mental health helplines and online support, there are many ways to access healthcare in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire.

By selecting the right service for your illness or injury, you're not only looking after your health but using your NHS services responsibly. This then helps our staff treat and care for you appropriately.

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/healthcare/help-us-help-you/

Because of incidences of norovirus, we are temporarily closing wards at Prince Philip Hospital, Bronglais Hospital and W...
22/05/2026

Because of incidences of norovirus, we are temporarily closing wards at Prince Philip Hospital, Bronglais Hospital and Withybush Hospital from today, 22 May 2026. We are asking visitors to only attend sites if they are well.

The decision to temporarily close the wards to all but essential visitors has been taken due to cases of norovirus circulating in wards at hospital sites and in the community.

Some essential visiting will be allowed in exceptional circumstances. We are asking visitors to contact the wards or hospital switchboard for further guidance.

The restrictions will be in place until further notice, and the situation will be monitored on a regular basis.

Further information on how to help treat norovirus and to stop spreading infection here: https://hduhb.nhs.wales/news/press-releases/ward-closures-at-hywel-dda-hospital-sites/

At our meeting on 28 May, our Board will consider plans to launch a second phase of consultation on the future of stroke...
22/05/2026

At our meeting on 28 May, our Board will consider plans to launch a second phase of consultation on the future of stroke services across Hywel Dda. We need to change the way stroke services are delivered so they are safe, sustainable, accessible and kind for our patients and staff.

This follows the first phase of our Clinical Services Plan consultation and decisions made at our Extraordinary Board meeting in February 2026.

A decision was made on the future of eight of the Clinical Service Plan services, but no decision was made regarding the future of stroke services.

If our Board decide to give their support to this second phase, it will focus on how stroke services could be provided across our four main hospital sites and we will be seeking your views on the preferred option for future stroke services.

The preferred option has been developed by bringing together two alternative ideas proposed by our communities during the first phase of consultation and would include:

• a 24-hour acute stroke and rehabilitation unit at Glangwili Hospital
• a stroke rehabilitation unit at Bronglais Hospital
• a treat and transfer for stroke provided from Bronglais, Prince Philip and Withybush hospitals

If approved, the consultation will launch on 28 May 2026 and run until 26 July 2026.

You can read the Board papers and watch the meeting live here:
https://hduhb.nhs.wales/about-us/your-health-board/board-meetings-2026/board-agenda-and-papers-28-may-2026/

Find out more about our Clinical Services Plan here:
https://hduhb.nhs.wales/clinical-services-plan

Did you know…School Health Research Network (https://www.shrn.org.uk/) data shows many secondary school learners in Wale...
22/05/2026

Did you know…

School Health Research Network (https://www.shrn.org.uk/) data shows many secondary school learners in Wales experience emotional wellbeing difficulties, with girls and older pupils particularly affected.

School Nurses are here to help.

Available through drop in sessions in secondary schools. Offering advice and support for emotional wellbeing

Not educated in school? You can still contact your local Health Board’s school nursing service for advice and support with emotional wellbeing.

Contact your School Nurse 0300 430 7777

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