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Shaping the Future of Penley Hospital

23.05.26

Over recent months, the Health Board has continued work on the review of inpatient services at Penley Community Hospital, alongside a wide programme of engagement with local communities, staff, partners and stakeholders.

This has included community engagement events, meetings with staff and clinicians, discussions with local organisations and two independently facilitated “Balanced Room” sessions involving a range of stakeholders to help shape and test potential future options.

The review has highlighted a number of significant challenges associated with the previous inpatient model, including workforce sustainability, limited clinical infrastructure, low utilisation and the need to ensure future services are safe, effective and sustainable.

As a result of this work, a paper will be presented to the Health Board’s public meeting on 28 May 2026 seeking approval to move to formal public consultation on three potential future service options for Penley:

  • An NHS-led Integrated Health and Wellbeing Hub
  • A Third Sector-led Health and Wellbeing Hub
  • Services in the Community (without a physical building base)

Importantly, no preferred option is being recommended at this stage and no final decision has been made.

The proposed consultation will provide an opportunity for local people, staff, stakeholders and partners to give their views on the shortlisted options, alongside any other reasonable alternative proposals raised during the consultation period.

Subject to Board approval, the formal consultation is expected to run over the summer, with consultation materials currently being developed, including accessible and bilingual versions. Further information on the consultation timeline and how people can get involved will be shared following the Board meeting.

We would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the process so far and look forward to continuing the conversation with local communities and stakeholders over the coming months, including attending local meetings and community groups during the consultation period where helpful.

Following feedback from the initial stages of engagement we are also developing a list of local community groups and venues in which to advertise opportunities to get involved or to directly attend. If you are aware of a group or location that you think would be helpful, please do let us know: BCU.Planning@wales.nhs.uk