Written question WQ93920
- Asked by
- Gareth DaviesConservative
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 2 days
Question
Will the Welsh Government prioritise the construction of a north Denbighshire community hospital in light of the Healthcare Inspectorate Wales report on Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, published on 22 August 2024?
Answer
Answered by Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care
I was pleased to see Healthcare Inspectorate Wales recognise the positive improvements made at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd’s emergency department. However, further improvements to the service are still needed.
In respect of proposals for a north Denbighshire community hospital, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health is reviewing plans in partnership with local stakeholders. It remains my expectation these will include a minor injuries unit and intermediate care beds, which would help address some of the issues raised in the Healthcare Inspectorate Wales report.
Once a revised business case is submitted, it will be considered and prioritised against the other requests received from NHS Wales.