Save Maesteg Community Hospital

04/09/2026

Clinically led approach to clear longest waits and bring the overall waiting list down to pre-pandemic levels before the end of this Senedd term. More surgical capacity targeting the specialities where waits are longest. Improvements to how patients are referred and how follow-up appointments are ma...

04/09/2026

Behind every waiting list statistic is a person waiting to get on with their life 📅

We welcome efforts to reduce NHS waiting times and increase access to care, including plans to expand capacity through weekend appointments.

But creating more appointments is only part of the picture. For some people, getting to appointments can be a challenge.

Long journeys, limited public transport, reliance on non-emergency patient transport services, work commitments, childcare and caring responsibilities can all affect whether someone is able to attend when an appointment is offered.

We also know people need support while they wait for treatment. Clear information, access to advice and confidence in what happens next can make a huge difference to people's experience of care.

The proposed changes to follow-up appointments could free up capacity for those waiting to be seen, but any new approach must work for patients as well as for the NHS. Not everyone finds it easy to navigate healthcare services or know when they need further support. People need clear information, straightforward routes back into care and confidence that help will be available when they need it.

As these changes are introduced, we'll continue listening to people's experiences and ensuring their voices are heard in conversations about the future of NHS services in Wales.

🔗 https://ow.ly/75Wi50ZIT7F

03/09/2026

Wales does not have the same constitutional rights as England see below

The NHS Patients' Constitution does not exist in Wales in the same way it does in England.
Key Differences
England: Has a formal, statutory NHS Constitution (introduced via legislation in 2009/2010) that explicitly outlines legal rights for patients, such as the maximum waiting time targets (e.g., the 18-week referral-to-treatment target) and the right to choose a hospital provider.
Wales: Does not have a formal "Patients' Constitution". Instead, the rights and standards for patients in Wales are set out through Welsh Government health policies, local health board frameworks, and strategic guidance rather than a single constitutional document.Patient Choice:
The statutory right to choose a specific hospital for elective care does not operate in the Welsh NHS in the same legal form as it does in England; the Welsh system focuses instead on delivering care locally.
Prescription Charges:
While prescription charges are listed under patient fees and exemptions in England's framework, prescriptions are entirely free for all residents registered with a Welsh GP.
Cross-Border RulesYour rights and the waiting time targets that apply to you depend on your place of residency and GP registration, rather than where you physically receive treatment.
Patients registered within the Welsh NHS system are treated according to Welsh standards, even if receiving care across the border in England, and vice versa.NHS England &England / Wales Cross-border Healthcare Services
Statement of values and principles * This Statement sets out the values and principles agreed between the NHS in Wales and the NHS in England to ensure smooth transition of treatment

England NHS
Your rights as an NHS patient are outlined in The NHS Constitution for England, which guarantees you free healthcare, professional treatment, and a direct say in your medical decisions.
Access to Care Free treatment: You can use NHS services without paying, except for specific rules like prescriptions or dental charges.
Choosing a GP: You have the right to register with a local GP surgery of your choice, provided they are taking new patients.
Choosing a hospital: You can choose which hospital or clinic you go to for your first appointment with a specialist.Quality and SafetyHigh standards:
You must be treated by qualified staff in a clean, safe environment.Dignity and respect:
Staff must treat you with compassion, respect your privacy, and protect your personal data.
No discrimination: The NHS cannot refuse you care based on your age, s*x, race, religion, disability, or s*xual orientation.
Decisions and InformationConsent: Doctors must explain your treatment options, including risks and benefits, and you must agree before any test or treatment happens.
Refusing care: You have the right to say no to medical treatment if you are mentally able to make that choice.
Medical records: You have the right to access your own health records.
Complaints Raising concerns: If you are unhappy with your care, you have the right to make a complaint and get a proper investigation. You can contact your local hospital's PALS (Patient Advice and Liaison Service) for quick, on-the-ground support

02/09/2026

"At its Public Board meeting on 21 May 2026, the Health Board approved Ewenny Road as the preferred site for development for the future delivery of health and wellbeing services in the Llynfi Valley."

"The decision supports a significant opportunity for investment to deliver more services for more people locally, with better access to a wider range of services closer to home for people of all ages. Plans for a new community-based site are designed to provide more integrated and accessible care, with better joined-up support across different organisations."

“This investment aims to improve outcomes for local people and help address the long-term health inequalities across the community.

"The long-term future of Maesteg Community Hospital site will continue to be considered, to ensure that the site continues to serve the community in a meaningful way."

"We remain committed to sharing information and engaging with the community, providing opportunities for people to be involved in this exciting investment in their town and local health services."

21/05/2026

16/08/2026

I recently met with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board to discuss Maesteg Community Hospital and the new Llynfi Valley Health and Wellbeing Centre.

I questioned the demand and availability of community beds, planned community engagement, proposals for the Maesteg Community Hospital site and the Llynfi Valley Health and Wellbeing Centre and transport.

The Health Board is aware of the strength of feeling on Maesteg Community Hospital and knows it needs to work harder to engage the community and explain its decision-making.

I am unafraid to challenge constructively, ask difficult questions and ensure that the community’s voice is heard, and will continue to do so as plans progress.

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Yn ddiweddar, cwrddais i â Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Cwm Taf Morganwg i drafod Ysbyty Cymunedol Maesteg a Chanolfan Iechyd a Lles newydd Dyffryn Llynfi.

Cwestiynais y galw am welài cymunedol ac argaeledd y gwelàu hynny, y bwriad i ymgysylltu â'r gymuned, cynigion ar gyfer safle Ysbyty Cymunedol Maesteg a Chanolfan Iechyd a Lles Dyffryn Llynfi a thrafnidiaeth.

Mae'r Bwrdd Iechyd yn ymwybodol o gryfder y teimladau ynghylch Ysbyty Cymunedol Maesteg ac maen nhw’n gwybod bod angen iddynt weithio'n galetach i ymgysylltu â'r gymuned ac esbonio’u penderfyniadau.

Nid wyf yn ofni herio'n adeiladol, gofyn cwestiynau anodd a sicrhau bod llais y gymuned yn cael ei glywed, a byddaf yn parhau i wneud hynny wrth i gynlluniau fynd rhagddynt.

03/08/2026

30/07/2026

Agenda and Papers Public Board 30 July 2026 v2-compressed.pdf
This is the paperwork for today's CTMUHB meeting, note the item on engagement re Llynfi Valley, and the changes to work patterns for NHS staff
Click on the link below

29/07/2026

When people need urgent or emergency care, they deserve to feel safe, informed and supported.

Over recent months, we've continued to hear from people across Gwent about their experiences of using emergency care services, including at The Grange University Hospital. Some have told us about long waits, uncertainty, difficulties getting updates, and the impact this can have on both patients and their families.

We recognise the significant work Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is undertaking to improve urgent and emergency care, and we've seen positive signs that people's feedback is helping to shape change. However, many people are still telling us about long waits, a lack of updates, and the anxiety and frustration that can come with not knowing when they will be seen or what happens next.

At Llais, we'll continue to make sure the voices of patients, families and carers are heard, and that their experiences help influence decisions about health and care services. We'll recognise where improvements are making a difference, while continuing to raise the issues that matter most to the people using these services.

📖 Read our full statement here: https://ow.ly/kf8H50Zuipx

💬 Have you recently used urgent or emergency care services in Gwent? We'd like to hear about your experience. Every story helps build a clearer picture of what's working well and where further improvements are needed.

25/07/2026

Some sad stories here this is our Health Board

Co***ne use can be extremely dangerous for people with epilepsy

22/07/2026

Why do CTHMB treat us so unfairly when it comes down to Community Beds, here in Maesteg, we are being disenfranchised by this Health Board, we might win keeping Maesteg Community Hospital Building, but it looks like we won't get our Community Beds or respite facilities back
Therfore our fight with this Health Board continues

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) operates 270 community hospital beds dedicated to Discharge to Recover and Assess (D2RA) pathways.
This capacity serves residents across Bridgend, Rhondda Cynon Taf, and Merthyr Tydfil, alongside additional localized reablement care home beds.
Specific local capacities include:

"Bridgend: Includes 10 D2RA community hospital beds at Angelton Ward 3 (Glanrhyd Hospital) 6 Pathway 2 residential reablement beds at Bryn-Y-Cae Care Home"
Well short of other areas covered by this Health Board

Broader CTMUHB Region: Facilities like Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda provide regional stroke rehabilitation, while Prince Charles Hospital and Royal Glamorgan Hospital provide general, intensive, and acute mental health care.
For detailed information on current capacity, care home placements, and the Hospital@Home program, visit the CTMUHB Healthy Futures Maesteg page or view the official CTMUHB Services directory

Briefing: Community Beds, Care Home Provision, and ...Community Hospital Bed Provision. - Whilst the focus is always home first, some patients will need a period of bed-based recovery and assessment because they are ..Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Medicine/A&E Base: Royal Glamorgan Hospital ... -
There are around 570 beds and provides a comprehensive range of In-patient,. Day Case and Out-patient facilities, together with Emergency Department and Diagnostics