Shaping the Future of Penley Hospital
The inpatient beds at Penley Hospital were temporarily closed in December 2024 due to concerns around the sustainability of the care model and ongoing staffing challenges. Historically, Penley has provided step-down care for patients who no longer need acute hospital treatment but still require support before returning home or moving to another setting.
The number of patients suitable for this type of care has been limited, and ongoing difficulties with recruitment and reliance on temporary staff have made it increasingly difficult to deliver safe and sustainable care.
The Health Board is now starting a formal service review and options appraisal to consider what’s possible for the future of services in Penley. This includes revisiting whether the ward could reopen, alongside exploring other safe, high-quality alternatives that meet the needs of the local community.
Have Your Say
To support this process, we’re inviting people living and working locally to share their views through a short online survey. Your feedback will help shape the early thinking and support the development of options before any next steps are made. A final decision will be made by the Health Board in December.
Take the survey: Penley Survey
We hope you’ll take a few minutes your perspective. Your input is important, and we’re committed to keeping you updated as the process continues.
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Contact us
We would also be happy to attend existing local meetings or community group sessions to hear views in person. If you’re part of a group that would like to host a short discussion or would welcome a visit from the Health Board team, please do let us know.
Email: BCU.GetInvolved@wales.nhs.uk