Shaping the Future of Tywyn Community Hospital
The inpatient ward at Tywyn has been temporarily closed since April 2023 due to ongoing challenges in safely staffing the service. While recruitment efforts have made progress, issues with workforce skill mix, retention, and resilience remain - affecting the safe and sustainable delivery of the ward alongside other vital services provided at the hospital.
Since then, the Health Board has worked with local partners to strengthen alternative services, including expanding beds in Dolgellau, launching a new community-based service (Tuag Adref), reopening the Minor Injuries Unit, and establishing a Treatment Room and a Wellbeing Hub.
We’re now beginning a formal review of services at Tywyn to understand what is possible for the future - this includes considering the potential for reopening the ward, as well as other options for delivering high-quality, sustainable care that meets the needs of the local community.
Have Your Say
To support this, we’re inviting local people, staff, and interested groups to take part in a short survey. Your feedback will help shape the early thinking and inform the development of options for the future of the service before any next steps are made.
Take the survey: Tywyn Survey
We hope you’ll take a few minutes to share your views. Your voice matters and will help guide the next steps in this important process.
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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