What steps is the Welsh Government taking to address ambulance handover delays in Hywel Dda University health board, where 528 handovers took over one hour in October 2025?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Health and Care | Answered on 24/06/2026
The Welsh Government is working closely with Hywel Dda University Health Board, the Welsh Ambulance Service and system partners to reduce ambulance handover delays.
This includes strengthening whole‑system flow, improving timely discharge, expanding same‑day emergency care, and reinforcing escalation arrangements.
Targeted oversight and support are in place to ensure sustained improvement, with a continued focus on patient safety and reducing delays at every stage of the urgent and emergency care pathway.