Digital patient observations rollout continues across Hywel Dda

4 November 2026

Hywel Dda University Health Board is continuing the successful rollout of its electronic patient observation system (e-Obs) across acute and community hospitals in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire. The digital system is helping staff identify changes in a patient’s condition more quickly and support safer care.

In Carmarthenshire, e-Obs has already been introduced at Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen and Llandovery Hospital. The rollout has also recently been completed at Amman Valley Hospital, while implementation began at Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli on 26 October 2026.

In Ceredigion, the next planned site is Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth, including nearby Y Bwa Ward, with implementation starting this month.

In Pembrokeshire, deployment has now been completed at Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest, as well as South Pembrokeshire Hospital and Tenby Cottage Hospital.

The Health Board aims to complete the remaining rollout activity across all three counties over the coming months, bringing the benefits of the digital system to patients and staff throughout the Hywel Dda area.

The system, supplied by Alcidion, allows healthcare staff to record patients’ vital signs electronically. This helps clinical teams identify patient deterioration earlier and respond more quickly when extra support is needed.

By replacing paper records, e-Obs improves the accuracy of information and makes patient observations easier to see and share. It also reduces administration time, allowing staff to spend more time caring for patients.

Feedback from staff using the new system continues to be positive. Clinical teams have adapted quickly and are already seeing the benefits of improved visibility of patient observations and automatic early warning alerts.

Anna Harries, Chief Nursing Information Officer for Hywel Dda University Health Board, said: "We’re delighted with the progress being made across our hospital sites. Staff have embraced the new system and are already seeing how it can support safer care and better patient outcomes.

"This is a Health Board-wide programme that is benefiting services across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire. I would like to thank all colleagues involved for their commitment, professionalism and support throughout the rollout."

Dr Anthony Smith, Chief Clinical Information Officer at the Health Board, said: "Electronic observations are helping our teams identify changes in a patient's condition earlier and providing better visibility of important clinical information. These improvements support timely decision-making and enhance patient safety.

"As rollout continues across our remaining sites, we’re taking a consistent approach to training, support and data quality. This will help ensure staff and patients gain the greatest benefit from the system."

The e-Obs programme forms part of the wider digital transformation taking place across the Health Board to support safer and more efficient care for patients across the Hywel Dda area.