What is the Welsh Government doing to address the £1 billion major repairs backlog on the NHS estate?
The Welsh Government recognises the significant maintenance backlog across the NHS estate in Wales and is taking action through a combination of discretionary capital allocations to Health Board and Trusts, targeted estates funding and investment in major infrastructure schemes.
In 2026-27, over £112m of discretionary capital has been made available to NHS Wales organisations. In addition to the discretionary funding, £40m of additional targeted capital to address risks around infrastructure, fire safety, mental health estate, decontamination, infection prevention and control together with decarbonisation has been made available to NHS organisations.
We continue to work with organisations to prioritise the highest-risk issues and ensure NHS premises remain safe, sustainable and fit for delivering patient care.