Official Opening of Leri Cancer Unit at Bronglais Hospital

3 April 2025

Hywel Dda University Health Board (UHB) is delighted to announce the official opening of the Leri Cancer Unit at Bronglais Hospital will be celebrated on Saturday 10 May.

This state-of-the-art facility would not have been possible without the unwavering contributions, support, and fundraising efforts of local communities.

The official opening will take place on Saturday, 10 May 2025, from 11:00AM to 12:30PM at the Leri Cancer Unit, Bronglais Hospital (Penglais Hill entrance).

All members of the community are welcome to attend for a tour of the unit and experience the bespoke artwork and environment created by local artists and poets.

Following the opening event, the unit will immediately be made ready to welcome its first patients on Monday, 12 May.

Peter Skitt, Project Director and Clinical Care Group Service Director for Community and Integrated Medicine, expressed his gratitude, stating, "The opening of the Leri Cancer Unit marks a monumental achievement for our community.

“This facility stands as a testament to the incredible support and dedication of our local residents, whose efforts have made this a reality. We can’t wait to share it with those who made it possible."

The Leri Cancer Unit is a £3million scheme that has been funded primarily by charitable income. The Bronglais Chemo Appeal was launched by Hywel Dda Health Charities in 2021 to raise the final £500,000 needed for construction to start.

Local communities thoroughly embraced the appeal, with fundraisers walking, cycling, golfing, gardening, holding a summer ball, and even staging an Elvis tribute helping to reach the target in just ten months.

Spaces are limited so please RSVP here https://forms.office.com/e/mRevfPMFPq as soon as possible if you would like to attend. The RSVP form will close on 25 April or once capacity is reached, whichever comes first.