Written question WQ98888
- Asked by
- Claire ArchibaldReform
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Minister for Health and Care
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 14 days
Question
What steps is the Welsh Government taking to address ambulance handover delays in Hywel Dda University health board, where 528 handovers took over one hour in October 2025?
Answer
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Health and Care (Mabon ap Gwynfor)
The Welsh Government is working closely with Hywel Dda University Health Board, the Welsh Ambulance Service and system partners to reduce ambulance handover delays.
This includes strengthening whole‑system flow, improving timely discharge, expanding same‑day emergency care, and reinforcing escalation arrangements.
Targeted oversight and support are in place to ensure sustained improvement, with a continued focus on patient safety and reducing delays at every stage of the urgent and emergency care pathway.