We submitted a Programme Business Case (PBC) to the Welsh Government in February 2022 and await feedback on this.
In the meantime, we have continued the work needed to progress our plans for an important part of the PBC, which is delivery of a new Urgent and Planned Care Hospital in the south of the Hywel Dda UHB area. The Health Board decided, in a meeting on 04 August 2022, that there should be a consultation with the public on land selection for the new hospital. This is due to take place for 12 weeks from January 2023.
Delivery of the overall Programme Business Case will be a lengthy process. For example, we expect the new Urgent & Planned Care Hospital will take until at least the end of 2029 to open.
There will be a need for regular engagement, and possibly consultation on parts of the programme, with patients, public, staff, and partners during this process.