🚨 Exciting Times at Princess of Wales Hospital! 🚨
After a rollercoaster year marked by a critical incident in October 2024 due to a massive leak, the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend is bouncing back stronger than ever! 💪
The past year saw rainwater wreak havoc, damaging 10 wards, 8 theatre spaces, and forcing a relocation of the ICU. 🌧️ But thanks to a whopping £30 million investment, the hospital’s original building has now got a brand new roof! 🏥🏗️
Most of the services that had to shut their doors are now back in action! Ophthalmology, maternity, and neonatal units are reopening come January. Main theatres, endoscopy, and the eye unit are already back in business.
During this massive effort, the health board took the opportunity to spruce things up. The ICU and several wards got a fresh new look, and there are significant upgrades to the theatre suite. 🎨✨
While trauma services remain at Royal Glamorgan Hospital for now, they’re set for review in 2026. Stroke services will still be temporarily hosted there too. Elderly care services at Princess of Wales Hospital continue, but there’s now a dedicated community setting at Ysbyty George Thomas for patients needing a bit more time before going back home.
On top of all that, an extra £600k is going into a special unit to ensure surgical equipment is squeaky clean with upgraded air handling, ceilings, flooring, and new equipment.
Massive thank you to the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board for steering through this storm and the community for rallying together and showing unparalleled patience and support! 👏❤️
With these upgrades continuing over the next two years, the hospital is all set to serve Bridgend better than ever. Here’s to brighter, healthier days ahead! 🏥🌟
Stay tuned for more updates and keep spreading the love and support! 😊