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Our facilities

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;

Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;

Two integrated care centres, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion;

48 general practices (six of which are managed practices);

40 dental practices (including four orthodontic);

97 community pharmacies;

45 general ophthalmic practices (42 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 35 low vision services);

domiciliary only providers and health centres;

Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;

Highly specialised services commissioned by Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee.

 

Our population

Population growth: The total population of Hywel Dda is estimated at 385,600 and is predicted to rise to 425,000 by 2033.

Ageing population: The average age of people in Hywel Dda is increasing steadily.  The current number of over 65 year olds is predicted to increase from 88,200 (2013) to 127,700 in 2033. Currently, 3.2% are aged 85+ (second highest in Wales). The number of people providing unpaid care for family members is also increasing.

Changing patterns of disease: As our population ages there are an increasing number of people in our area with diabetes and dementia. The number of people with more than one long-term illness is also increasing. Cancer, cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal conditions, mental health and substance misuse are the main causes of death in Wales.

Tobacco: Almost one in 5 adults (18.7%) in our area smoke. While this number continues to fall, tobacco use remains a significant risk factor for many diseases, including cardiovascular disease and lung cancer, and early death.

Food: Two in every three people in our area do not eat enough fruit and vegetables, and more than 3 in 5 people are overweight or obese.

Physical activity: Over 40% of adults in our area do not take enough regular physical activity to benefit their health. Almost one third of our population are inactive.

 

Social isolation and loneliness:  16.2% of our population report feeling lonely.

Welsh language: The proportion of Hywel Dda residents of all ages who can speak Welsh is 46.6%.

Health inequalities: Variation in healthy behaviours leads to variation in health outcomes; this is also influenced by levels of deprivation. For example, whilst smoking prevalence in Hywel Dda has declined, there are some deprived communities where smoking rates have not changed.

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