Welsh Government approves £25 million for Glangwili obstetric and neonatal facilities

The second phase of the redevelopment of obstetric and neonatal facilities at Glangwili Hospital moved a step closer today as Welsh Government gave the go-ahead for £25 million funding for the scheme (April 25th).The second phase of developments will increase the capacity of the facilities at Glangwili. This will include more high dependency cots, special care cots and parent overnight stay rooms, as well as increase the number of birthing rooms, operating theatres and resuscitation bays. Plans are also in place for an additional 59 car parking spaces.The plans will provide a safe environment for the delivery of obstetric and neonatal services at Glangwili, and address the urgent areas of concern highlighted in the Royal Colleges’ report into the maternity, neonatal and paediatric services provided by Hywel Dda Health Board.The Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Services, Vaughan Gething, announced the funding during a visit to Glangwili’s obstetric and neonatal facilities.