Will the Minister make a statement on funding for cardiac care at Morriston Hospital, Swansea, Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board?
Whilst core funding decisions are determined by Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board, the Welsh Government has via the heart disease implementation group provided funding of £152,000 to develop community cardiology in Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board.
In addition, work commenced on the re-development of the Cardiac Intensive Therapy Unit at Morriston Hospital at a total capital cost of £6. 660m funded by the Welsh Government. The scheme is scheduled to complete in August 2016, having started in September last year.
The completed unit will provide for 4 additional critical care beds (total of 12) and a completely refurbished unit with new patient monitoring systems, laboratory facilities, clean and dirty utility, relatives and staff accommodation. A referral pathway has been established from Abertawe Bro Morgannwg UHB to Cardiff and Vale UHB to deal with recurrent demand while capacity is increased at Morriston Hospital. The Morriston unit is not expected to be operating at full capacity initially.