Single Mothers Guide<\/a> analysed all 12 major emergency departments in Wales using Welsh Government data for June, July and August 2026, published by StatsWales in September.\n<\/p>\n\n Each hospital was ranked according to the share of its patients who spent 12 hours or more in the department.\n<\/p>\n
\n Dawn Yates, a health cost expert at Single mothers guide, said: \u201cNobody plans a trip to A&E, and a 12-hour wait can mean a lost shift and a school run nobody\u2019s covering.\n<\/p>\n
\n “If it isn\u2019t life-threatening, ring 111 first, because they can point you to a minor injuries unit that could see you far quicker.\n<\/p>\n
\n “If you do have to go in, take your charger, any medicines you\u2019re on and something to eat, and line up someone who can collect the kids if it runs late.”\n<\/p>\n
\n The Welsh Government said: “Long waits in emergency departments are unacceptable. This autumn we will publish a new Emergency and Acute Care Policy Framework focused on improving hospital flow, speeding up discharge and strengthening community services to reduce delays across the whole patient pathway.\n<\/p>\n
\n “The Cabinet Minister for Health and Care has taken direct action to drive improvement at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.\n<\/p>\n
\n “This is a serious intervention, reflecting the persistent and unresolved concerns, including patient access and waiting times.”\n<\/p>\n
\n Clara Day, Executive Medical Director of BCUHB, said: \u201cWe recognise that too many patients are waiting longer than they should in our Emergency Departments, and that this can be distressing for patients, their families and for the staff who want to provide care in the right environment.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cLike NHS organisations across the UK, we are experiencing both significant demand for urgent and emergency care and challenges in the timely discharge of inpatients from hospital. At times, this means some patients wait longer to be seen, receive treatment and be admitted.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cImproving patient experience in our Emergency Departments and supporting our staff to provide the best care possible, is the top priority for the Board.\n<\/p>\n
\n “Working closely with our local authority partners, we are implementing a significant programme of improvement across the health and social care system to improve the flow of patients through our hospitals.”\n<\/p>\n
\n All 12 of Wales\u2019 major emergency departments ranked by 12-hour waits\n<\/p>\n
Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, Bodelwyddan: 27.5% (4,551 of 16,563 patients)<\/p>\n
Wrexham Maelor Hospital: 25.1% (4,197 of 16,705 patients)<\/p>\n
Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor: 18.6% (2,856 of 15,372 patients)<\/p>\n
The Grange University Hospital, Cwmbran: 18.0% (4,114 of 22,794 patients)<\/p>\n
Morriston Hospital, Swansea: 17.5% (3,824 of 21,857 patients)<\/p>\n
Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest: 15.7% (2,024 of 12,853 patients)<\/p>\n
Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil: 15.0% (2,356 of 15,672 patients)<\/p>\n
Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend: 14.5% (2,231 of 15,376 patients)<\/p>\n
Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen: 13.9% (2,141 of 15,397 patients)<\/p>\n
The Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant: 13.5% (2,110 of 15,677 patients)<\/p>\n
University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff: 9.8% (3,357 of 34,323 patients)<\/p>\n
Bronglais General Hospital, Aberystwyth: 8.3% (693 of 8,371 patients)<\/p>\n
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