Glangwili General Hospital — Current A&E Queue
Also known as: Glangwili Hospital, West Wales General Hospital
Last updated — · sourced from NHS Wales (via aeinfo.nhs.wales)
Typical Time in Department (AE)
No live feed — typical wait
219
minutes · ~ 3 hr 39 min
52.2% seen within 4 hours
Estimate from StatsWales official statistics (June 2026) — not live
About Glangwili General Hospital
Glangwili General Hospital is a district general hospital in Carmarthen, West Wales, managed by Hywel Dda University Health Board. The hospital serves the communities of Carmarthenshire and parts of Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire, covering a large rural area of West Wales. The A&E department provides 24-hour emergency care and sees approximately 45,000 patients per year. The hospital also offers a range of specialist services including maternity, paediatrics, and surgical care. Due to the rural nature of the area, many patients travel significant distances to reach the hospital.
Hospital details
- City
- Carmarthen, SA31 2AF
- Opening Hours
- Open: 24 hours, 7 days a week
- NHS Trust
- NHS Wales (via aeinfo.nhs.wales)
- Type
- Accident & Emergency (Type 1)
Departments & Services
Glangwili General Hospital in context
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Wondering whether you actually need A&E?Common Questions About Glangwili General Hospital
How long is the queue at Glangwili General Hospital right now?
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What are Glangwili General Hospital's opening hours?
The A&E at Glangwili General Hospital runs around the clock — 24 hours, seven days a week, bank holidays included. No appointment is needed; patients are assessed on arrival and seen in order of clinical urgency, not arrival time.
Do I actually need A&E, or could a UTC near Carmarthen be faster?
A&E at Glangwili General Hospital is the right place for anything that could be life-threatening — chest pain, stroke symptoms, uncontrolled bleeding, serious breathing problems or major injuries. For less severe issues (sprains, small cuts, minor fractures, bites, burns), a nearby Urgent Treatment Centre will almost always see you sooner. If you are unsure, ring 111 — they can point you to the best service and sometimes book you a timed slot.
How do I get to Glangwili General Hospital?
Glangwili General Hospital is in Carmarthen, postcode SA31 2AF. Use the location search on this site to see the distance from where you are and compare it against other departments nearby.
When is Glangwili General Hospital A&E typically quietest?
Nationally, emergency departments see the fewest arrivals between about 6 am and 9 am. Demand tends to peak on Monday mornings, weekday evenings after 6 pm, and on Friday and Saturday nights. Arriving during a quieter window — if your condition allows it — can noticeably cut the time you spend waiting.
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