P-06-1538 Protect full stroke services at Bronglais Hospital; prevent downgrade to Treat and Transfer

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This petition was submitted by Bryony Davies, having collected 10,867 online and 7,016 on paper, making for a total of 17,883 signatures.

Text of petition:

Hywel Dda University Health Board's consultation proposes removing Bronglais Hospital’s full stroke service, forcing patients from Ceredigion, Powys, and South Meirionnydd into risky, long-distance transfers to hospitals in Llanelli or Haverfordwest. We urge the Senedd and Welsh Government to intervene immediately, insisting HDdUHB fully assesses these impacts and commits to maintaining Bronglais as a stroke rehabilitation unit, protecting vital health services in Mid Wales.

Additional information:

The consultation proposes downgrading Bronglais’ stroke unit to 'Treat & Transfer' model forcing patients on unsafe 90 min to 2hr journeys to Llanelli or Haverfordwest.

*There is no evidence to address risks of these transfers given rural geography, ageing populations & poor transport.
*Family support, crucial for recovery, will be impossible due to distances, harming outcomes.
*Bronglais consistently scores higher in stroke audits than it’s HDdUHB counterparts.
*HDdUHB admits significant staffing shortfalls & uncertain funding, making these changes unsafe & unrealistic.
*Bronglais is the only District General Hospital in a 60–100 mile radius (on non-motorways) serving areas far beyond HDdUHB’s formal boundaries & into South Meirionnydd & Powys.

The plans in the consultation compromise principles of equitable access to healthcare, disproportionately disadvantaging Mid Wales residents.

We want the Senedd to ensure fair, equitable & local stroke services in Mid Wales.

Status

This petition was considered completed by the Petitions Committee at its meeting on 02/03/2026. 

Full details of the consideration of this petition by the Committee and related documents can be seen on the Meetings tab above. 

It was first considered by the Petitions Committee on 06/10/2025. 

Senedd Constituency and Region:

• Ceredigion
• Mid and West Wales

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