Welsh Government asked to support Powys stroke victims

In a written statement, Mid and West Wales MS Jane Dodds has asked the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care Jeremy Miles how he is planning to support patients from South Powys affected by the closure of the Stroke Unit at Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil.

The unit, which is the closest stroke unit available to many residents in the south of the region, was closed earlier this month due to “severe staff shortages”.

Services will now be moved over 20 miles away to the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant.

Jane Dodds MS has expressed concern over the impact that the move could have on stroke victims living in the south of Powys, who will now have to travel further for treatment.

Commenting on the importance of supporting stroke victims living in Powys, Mid and West Wales MS Jane Dodds said that she was “very worried to hear of the closure of such a vital service to many in South Powys”

It is unfair to ask stroke victims to travel even further just so they can access vitally needed care.

We cannot afford any more cuts to our healthcare services, the Welsh Government must stop neglecting Mid Wales and step in to help those impacted by this closure.

It imperative that we make sure everyone living in Powys has access to the right medical care when and wherever it’s needed.”

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