10 November 2026
Carol Shillabeer, Chief Executive of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, said: “We understand the concerns that have been raised about the future of the Urgent Primary Care Centre (UPCC) service at Ysbyty Penrhos Stanley, Ysbyty Gwynedd and Ysbyty Alltwen. We want to reassure local communities that our aim is to improve access to same-day urgent care, not reduce it. We also want to make clear that, despite speculation on social media, there are no plans to close our Minor Injuries Units or community hospitals.
“The current UPCC service accounts for less than 1% of GP practice appointments in the areas it serves. We are currently considering its future as part of a wider review, which will identify how best to provide equitable, sustainable and high-quality same-day urgent care services for patients across North Wales.
“As this work progresses, we will review best practice and consider a range of approaches, including the emerging Same Day Urgent Community Care (SDUCC) model, the role of Community Pharmacies and options for Urgent Treatment Centres. Patients, communities, staff and partners will have opportunities to contribute before any recommendations or decisions are made.”