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Patients will have access to a wider range of services following the £5m refurbishment of Tywyn Hospital, Health and Social Services Minister Mark Drakeford said during a visit today.

The Welsh Government-funded redevelopment of Tywyn Hospital brings together a primary care centre, a 16-bed ward, social care and third sector services. It is due to open to patients later this year. The hospital’s original Dyfi ward has been converted for outpatient clinics and therapies.  

The enhanced facilities will provide improvements to patient dignity, privacy and comfort. It is also designed to allow greater flexibility in terms of use so it can provide palliative care, rehabilitation and assessment and take transfers from other hospitals, reducing delayed transfers of care.

Professor Drakeford said:

“The Welsh Government’s investment in Tywyn hospital will bring significant benefits to the local community, providing a range of facilities closer to people’s homes.

“It is great to visit the ongoing works to see for myself how this this new centre will offer the most modern local health services, giving patients a better experience in the best facilities available. We are committed to investing and protecting the Welsh NHS despite the cuts to our budget from the UK Government.”

Ffion Johnstone, West Area Director at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board said:

“We are delighted that this Welsh Government funded scheme to bring GP services and community hospital services together on the Tywyn Hospital site has been completed. The new purpose built facilities will provide state-of-the-art ward and GP accommodation for patients and enable staff to deliver improved care for local people.”