Visitors to the Eisteddfod in Llantwd (1-8 August) are urged to make the best use of the health and care services available to them during the next week to keep themselves and their families safe and well.
Sharon Daniel, Director of Nursing, Quality and Patient Experience at Hywel Dda University Health Board said: “Llantwd is in a beautiful part of west Wales, and we’re all looking forward to welcoming visitors from far and wide to the Eisteddfod. We are working closely with the Eisteddfod, emergency services, and our partners, to ensure that visitors to the Maes and Maes B have medical support available.”
“To keep yourself well and avoid a trip to a health care facility please drink plenty or water, use sun screen in the heat, and drink responsibly. Please remember to also take your usual medications with you.
“People who need support can access a range of support services, including visiting the local pharmacies in Cardigan, Crymych, Newport and Aberporth.
“We have other minor injury or walk-in services at Cardigan Integrated Care Centre, and Tenby Hospital, as well as at our main acute hospitals. For opening hours, please check our website: https://hduhb.nhs.wales/healthcare/hospitals-and-centres/minor-injury-units-miu/?fbclid=IwAR1Q6txu5KMa8qajNI5gigcJNuwjwXnC-OM4AFbrgzfi8y-V_aXW26-meK0
“A Minor Injury Unit and Emergency Department (A&E) are available at Bronglais Hospital, Aberystwyth or Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest.
“If you need medical help, please think carefully about the services you choose.”
Details of pharmacy services available are being shared with visitors to the Eisteddfod. To find a nearby pharmacy that meets your need in the Llantwd area, please view visit https://hduhb.nhs.wales/healthcare/services-and-teams/pharmacy/ for information on treatment for common ailments, supply of medicines and contraceptive services.
If you are unwell and unsure what to do, you can visit the online symptom checker –https://111.wales.nhs.uk/selfassessments/?locale=en&term=A or call NHS 111.
Only attend an Emergency Department if you have a life-threatening illness or serious injury, such as:
• Severe breathing difficulties
• Severe pain or bleeding
• Chest pain or a suspected stroke
• Serious trauma injuries (e.g. from a car crash)
If you have a less serious injury then please visit one of our Minor Injury Units. They can treat adults and children over 12-months of age, with injuries such as:
• Minor wounds
• Minor burns or scalds
• Insect bites
• Minor limb, head, or face injuries
• Foreign bodies in the nose or ear
Please help us to make the Eisteddfod a fantastic event for all, and share this information with friends and family, thank you.
