Petition Protect GP services at Meddygfa’r Sarn, Pontyates.
Meddygfa’r Sarn GP Surgery provides essential General Medical Services to patients in Pontyates and the surrounding rural area. Hywel Dda University Health Board will consider proposals on 29 January to review current arrangements and potentially disperse patients to neighbouring GP practices from 30 June 2026. No final decision has been made. Residents are concerned about increased travel distances and reduced continuity of care. Petitioners seek Senedd scrutiny before any decision is taken.
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Meddygfa’r Sarn GP Surgery provides General Medical Services to patients in Pontyates and surrounding rural communities, supporting families, elderly residents, and those with limited access to transport. Hywel Dda University Health Board has confirmed it will consider the future delivery of services at a Board meeting on 29 January. A paper recommends reviewing current arrangements and proposes a managed dispersal of patients to neighbouring GP practices from 30 June 2026. No final decision has yet been made. Residents are concerned that dispersal would increase travel distances, reduce continuity of care, and place further pressure on nearby practices, particularly affecting older and vulnerable patients. Petitioners are seeking Senedd scrutiny to ensure community views are heard and impacts fully considered before any decision is taken.
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