{"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/246862.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":246862,"attributes":{"action":"Protect Specialist Palliative Care at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon","background":"Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is consulting on proposals that include closing the eight-bed Specialist Palliative Care ward at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon and increasing care at home. While home care is important, inpatient specialist beds remain essential for patients with complex needs, those without suitable home support, and families requiring respite. Removing the ward would reduce choice and local access to end-of-life care.","additional_details":"This proposal affects residents across Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr Tydfil and Bridgend.\r\n\r\nInpatient specialist palliative care supports patients with complex symptom management needs that cannot always be safely delivered at home. It also provides respite and clinical reassurance for families during extremely difficult circumstances.\r\n\r\nWe ask the Senedd to seek:\r\n\r\n• Current and historical occupancy data for the eight beds\r\n• Projected future demand\r\n• An equality and rural access impact assessment\r\n• Details of how expanded home provision will be funded and staffed\r\n\r\nAny service change must be evidence-based and protect patient choice.","state":"open","signature_count":1367,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2026-02-14T20:45:02.913Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T14:33:10.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-02-18T14:31:29.157Z","closed_at":"2026-09-21T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-02-14T20:55:20.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2026-02-18T22:47:10.000Z","referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":null,"submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":"Barrie Murphy","rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"health","name":"Health and Care Services"}],"signatures_by_country":[{"name":"England","code":"GB-ENG","signature_count":13},{"name":"Scotland","code":"GB-SCT","signature_count":3},{"name":"Wales","code":"GB-WLS","signature_count":1351}],"signatures_by_constituency":[{"id":"W09000048","name":"Afan Ogwr Rhondda","signature_count":80},{"id":"W09000049","name":"Bangor Conwy Môn","signature_count":2},{"id":"W09000050","name":"Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni","signature_count":52},{"id":"W09000051","name":"Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd","signature_count":22},{"id":"W09000052","name":"Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf","signature_count":10},{"id":"W09000053","name":"Caerdydd Penarth","signature_count":12},{"id":"W09000054","name":"Casnewydd Islwyn","signature_count":7},{"id":"W09000055","name":"Ceredigion Penfro","signature_count":6},{"id":"W09000058","name":"Gwynedd Maldwyn","signature_count":5},{"id":"W09000059","name":"Gŵyr Abertawe","signature_count":5},{"id":"W09000060","name":"Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg","signature_count":24},{"id":"W09000061","name":"Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr","signature_count":1110},{"id":"W09000062","name":"Sir Fynwy Torfaen","signature_count":8},{"id":"W09000063","name":"Sir Gaerfyrddin","signature_count":6}],"signatures_by_region":[]}}}