Prince Charles Hospital
NHS hospital · Merthyr Tydfil
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Prince Charles Hospital is an NHS hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, run by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. See whether it has an A&E, its phone number, visiting and how to get there.
At a glance
- A&E
- A&E open 24 hours
- Planned care wait
- Half waited less than 16 weeks (whole health board)
- Telephone
- 01685 721721
Information checked 2 November 2026.
Urgent help
Call 999 or go to A&E if someone is seriously ill or injured, or their life is at risk. If it is urgent but not life-threatening, call NHS 111 Wales on 111, free from landlines and mobiles.
A&E waiting times
53.7% of people who went to this department were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours, out of 5,129 attendances (September 2026).
These are the latest monthly figures from StatsWales, for this site. The figures come from the official statistics and change often. In an emergency, go to the nearest A&E or call 999.
Waiting for planned treatment
These figures are for the whole of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, not just Prince Charles Hospital. Waits at this hospital may be shorter or longer.
These are people still waiting at the end of August 2026 for non-urgent treatment, counted from the referral. The tables show the 5 specialties with the most people waiting. “Half waited less than” is the median wait.
| Specialty | People waiting | Half waited less than | 90 in 100 waited less than | Waiting under 26 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trauma and Orthopaedic | 12,124 | 30 weeks | 80 weeks | 44.5% |
| Ophthalmology | 9,675 | 20 weeks | 55 weeks | 60.3% |
| Ear, Nose and Throat | 8,473 | 22 weeks | 59 weeks | 57.4% |
| General Surgery | 7,811 | 18 weeks | 57 weeks | 63.5% |
| Gynaecology | 6,267 | 18 weeks | 66 weeks | 62.9% |
| All specialties | 86,215 | 16 weeks | 55 weeks | 66.1% |
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| Specialty | People waiting | Half waited less than | 90 in 100 waited less than | Waiting under 26 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urology | 6,091 | 20 weeks | 55 weeks | 59.3% |
| Diagnostic Services | 5,356 | 5.7 weeks | 13 weeks | 98.8% |
| Dermatology | 5,083 | 9.5 weeks | 29 weeks | 86.4% |
| Cardiology | 4,916 | 18 weeks | 45 weeks | 66.8% |
| Gastroenterology | 3,756 | 12 weeks | 32 weeks | 81.3% |
| Oral Surgery | 2,589 | 15 weeks | 40 weeks | 75.3% |
| Paediatrics | 2,107 | 8.8 weeks | 29 weeks | 84.6% |
| Neurology | 2,007 | 26 weeks | 67 weeks | 50.5% |
| Pain Management | 1,803 | 26 weeks | 64 weeks | 49.6% |
| Endocrinology | 1,565 | 10 weeks | 31 weeks | 85% |
| Allied Health Profession Services | 1,466 | 4.2 weeks | 9.5 weeks | 100% |
| Rheumatology | 1,410 | 16 weeks | 44 weeks | 70.1% |
| Respiratory Medicine | 1,368 | 13 weeks | 39 weeks | 76.7% |
| Vascular Surgery | 569 | 15 weeks | 43 weeks | 75.9% |
| General Medicine | 522 | 6.2 weeks | 29 weeks | 87.9% |
| Orthodontics | 405 | 19 weeks | 36 weeks | 66.9% |
| Geriatric Medicine | 328 | 8.4 weeks | 19 weeks | 94.2% |
| Haemotology (clinical) | 281 | 12 weeks | 38 weeks | 79% |
| Nephrology | 175 | not available | not available | 96% |
| Restorative Dentistry | 60 | not available | not available | 78.3% |
| Cardiothoracic Surgery | 7 | not available | not available | 100% |
| Neurosurgery | 1 | not available | not available | 100% |
Source: StatsWales, NHS waiting lists: referral to treatment performance measures (August 2026). Official statistics for the health board as a whole. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Opening times
The A&E department is open 24 hours. Outpatient clinics, tests and scans run at set times, so check your appointment letter or call the hospital.
Appointments and access
First outpatient appointments
To see a specialist at an NHS hospital, you usually need a referral, for example from your GP, dentist or optometrist. Your appointment letter or text message tells you when and where to go.
Contact
Main telephone
Telephone: 01685 721721
Location and travel
Address and map
Prince Charles Hospital
Gurnos
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 9DT
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Public transport and parking
Getting here by public transport
There is no railway, metro or tram station within 2 km.
Nearest bus stop: Prince Charles Hospital, Grounds, about 1 minute's walk.
Public transport directions (opens Google Maps)
We do not have details of parking or Blue Badge spaces here. If you need them, contact the hospital before you go.
Walking times are estimates from the straight-line distance to the hospital. Stations and bus stops are from the National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN), Department for Transport, 26 October 2026. NaPTAN does not list which routes call at each stop: check the operator or a journey planner before you travel, especially if you need step-free access. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Facilities
We do not have details of step-free access, parking or other facilities here yet. If you need them, contact the hospital before you go.
Visiting
Visiting times and rules can change, for example during outbreaks. Check the hospital's own pages before you go:
Links found on the official website (some cover the whole health board, not just this hospital), checked 2 November 2026.
Book, change or complain
- Search inspection reports (Healthcare Inspectorate Wales)
- Llais: the independent voice for people using health services in Wales
About this hospital
| Health board | Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board |
|---|---|
| Type | NHS hospital |
| NHS or private | NHS |
| Local authority | Merthyr Tydfil |
Official website: Prince Charles Hospital website
Hospital services
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales lists: Maternity, Paediatric, Ionising radiation (e.g. Radiotherapy), A&E.
Regulation and quality
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales inspects hospitals in Wales and publishes reports, but does not give hospitals a single overall rating like the CQC in England. Read about inspections.
Sources: NHS Organisation Data Service; telephone number from the official website, checked 2 November 2026; location from the ONS Postcode Directory.
Frequently asked questions
What is the telephone number for Prince Charles Hospital?
Telephone: 01685 721721.
Does Prince Charles Hospital have an A&E department?
Yes. It has an A&E department open 24 hours.
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