Hywel Dda University Health Board public consultation on the future of stroke services
Hywel Dda University Health Board has launched a second phase of public consultation on the future of stroke services, which are fragile and currently do not meet clinical standards. The service is currently spread across four hospital sites, and the Health Board does not have specialist cover seven days a week. This can lead to patient outcomes that are not as good as they could be. For stroke services, the Board considered the options that it had consulted on, and two new alternative ideas that were put forward during the consultation. During the discussion it was felt that none of the options or ideas presented addressed all the issues individually. A preferred option has been developed by bringing together two alternative ideas proposed by our communities:
- a 24-hour acute stroke and rehabilitation unit at Glangwili Hospital
- a stroke rehabilitation unit at Bronglais Hospital
- treat and transfer for stroke provided from Bronglais, Prince Philip and Withybush hospitals. Following initial treatment patients would be transferred from here to Glangwili Hospital or directly to a Thrombectomy Centre (in Cardiff or Bristol, as is currently the case) if this is the most appropriate treatment.
For detailed information, including the consultation document, information in audio and details of in-person and online events where you can share your views, click here. The closing date for responses is Sunday 26th July.
Posted on the 11th of June 2026