THE health board has revealed its plan to replace hospital beds with home treatments and local services in Ceredigion.

The changes mean inpatient beds in Tregaron Community Hospital will no longer exist, but the same staff will look after up to 40 patients in their own homes.

Locals have from August 1 to August 29 to provide feedback about the changes and how this might affect their health.

Hywel Dda Health Board posted on Facebook: “The proposal for a new model of care, which is part of the broader Cylch Caron project and in line with the Health Board’s long-term vision for a healthier mid and west Wales, will see the move of inpatient care from the hospital to people’s own homes.

“Enabled through a different model of support, this will see staff working in different ways, focused on keeping people well at home, and with more available to help people in the community.

“It is anticipated that by changing the model of care as it is currently provided, the same staff will be able to look after up to forty patients in their own homes."

The changes come after conversations were held about a new model of care with the Health Board and the community since 2014 as part of the Cylch Caron project.

Ceredigion residents can share their feedback by:

• Drop-in event – anytime between 2pm and 7pm on Wednesday 21 August 2024 at Tregaron Memorial Hall, The Square, Tregaron, Ceredigion, SY25 6JL

• Online virtual event (via Zoom) - 22 August 2024 at 6pm (details available on our Have Your Say website below)

• Have Your Say website which can be found here https://www.haveyoursay.hduhb.wales.nhs.uk/

• Telephone: 0300 303 8322 (Choose option 5 for general enquiries)

• Email: hyweldda.engagement@wales.nhs.uk

For more information, including some ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ visit https://www.haveyoursay.hduhb.wales.nhs.uk/share-your...