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Hospital services shake-up supported by Cwm Taf CHC Hospital services shake-up supported by Cwm Taf CHC
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Controversial plans to centralise hospital services in south Wales are expected to go ahead after getting support from a patients' watchdog.Controversial plans to centralise hospital services in south Wales are expected to go ahead after getting support from a patients' watchdog.
Cwm Taf Community Health Council (CHC) said it would not ask Health Minister Mark Drakeford to review the proposals to shift services from some hospitals.Cwm Taf Community Health Council (CHC) said it would not ask Health Minister Mark Drakeford to review the proposals to shift services from some hospitals.
It had previously opposed the shake-up which would affect services at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant.It had previously opposed the shake-up which would affect services at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant.
The plans include moving specialist A&E services from the hospital.The plans include moving specialist A&E services from the hospital.
The South Wales Programme (SWP) is made up of the five health boards - Abertawe Bro Morgannwg, Cwm Taf, Cardiff and Vale, Aneurin Bevan and Powys.The South Wales Programme (SWP) is made up of the five health boards - Abertawe Bro Morgannwg, Cwm Taf, Cardiff and Vale, Aneurin Bevan and Powys.
They have been working with the Welsh Ambulance Service to create sustainable hospital services in their respective areas.They have been working with the Welsh Ambulance Service to create sustainable hospital services in their respective areas.
Under the plans, changes would be made to the way some specialist hospital care is delivered including centralising high level emergency care.Under the plans, changes would be made to the way some specialist hospital care is delivered including centralising high level emergency care.
Specialist care for mothers, newborn babies and children would also be available at fewer hospitals.Specialist care for mothers, newborn babies and children would also be available at fewer hospitals.
It was set up following concerns services were spread too thinly across the region.It was set up following concerns services were spread too thinly across the region.
However, some opponents have warned patients could face greater risks if they have to travel further for treatment.However, some opponents have warned patients could face greater risks if they have to travel further for treatment.
Supporters of the plan claim:Supporters of the plan claim:
But some respondents, including some assembly members, MPs and councillors, opposed the plan:But some respondents, including some assembly members, MPs and councillors, opposed the plan:
Dr Paul Worthington, chief officer of Cwm Taf CHC, said the decision had not been easy but members agreed the best way forward for services across south Wales was through collaboration.
A Welsh government spokesperson said now Cwm Taf was not seeking a review, it could start implementing the changes.A Welsh government spokesperson said now Cwm Taf was not seeking a review, it could start implementing the changes.
"The health minister is very grateful to Cwm Taf Community Health Council for its mature and considered response and will consider carefully and promptly the case for investment in primary and community care services in the Cwm Taf region," the spokesperson added."The health minister is very grateful to Cwm Taf Community Health Council for its mature and considered response and will consider carefully and promptly the case for investment in primary and community care services in the Cwm Taf region," the spokesperson added.