Victoria Memorial Hospital
NHS community hospital · Powys
Victoria Memorial Hospital is an NHS community hospital in Powys, Wales, run by Powys Teaching Health Board. See whether it has an A&E, its phone number, visiting and how to get there.
At a glance
- A&E
- No A&E department
- Planned care wait
- Half waited less than 6.9 weeks (whole health board)
- Telephone
- 01938 558900
Information checked 2 November 2026.
Urgent help
This hospital does not have a 24-hour A&E department. 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.
Waiting for planned treatment
These figures are for the whole of Powys Teaching Health Board, not just Victoria Memorial 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Profession Services | 3,698 | 4.6 weeks | 11 weeks | 100% |
| Ophthalmology | 1,015 | 20 weeks | 54 weeks | 62.3% |
| Ear, Nose and Throat | 495 | 10 weeks | 27 weeks | 88.3% |
| Trauma and Orthopaedic | 434 | 9.8 weeks | 34 weeks | 81.3% |
| Gynaecology | 421 | 14 weeks | 33 weeks | 76.5% |
| All specialties | 7,481 | 6.9 weeks | 27 weeks | 89.3% |
Show all 17 specialties
| Specialty | People waiting | Half waited less than | 90 in 100 waited less than | Waiting under 26 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Surgery | 297 | 7.4 weeks | 21 weeks | 93.6% |
| Oral Surgery | 296 | 9.8 weeks | 29 weeks | 85.1% |
| Cardiology | 177 | not available | not available | 92.7% |
| Rheumatology | 171 | not available | not available | 50.3% |
| Pain Management | 134 | not available | not available | 100% |
| Urology | 131 | not available | not available | 91.6% |
| Dermatology | 79 | not available | not available | 100% |
| Paediatrics | 55 | not available | not available | 100% |
| Geriatric Medicine | 30 | not available | not available | 93.3% |
| Orthodontics | 20 | not available | not available | 90% |
| Endocrinology | 19 | not available | not available | 73.7% |
| General Medicine | 9 | not available | not available | 77.8% |
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
This hospital is not listed as having an A&E department. 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: 01938 558900
Location and travel
Address and map
Victoria Memorial Hospital
Salop Road
Welshpool
Powys
SY21 7DU
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026.
Public transport and parking
Links found on the official website, checked 2 November 2026.
Getting here by public transport
Nearest station:
- Welshpool about 9 minutes' walkNational Rail
Nearest bus stop: Victoria Memorial Hospital, Grounds, about 1 minute's walk.
Public transport directions (opens Google Maps)
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 | Powys Teaching Health Board |
|---|---|
| Type | NHS community hospital |
| NHS or private | NHS |
| Local authority | Powys |
Official website: Victoria Memorial Hospital website
Hospital services
We do not have a list of services for this hospital yet. Contact the hospital to ask.
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 Victoria Memorial Hospital?
Telephone: 01938 558900.
Does Victoria Memorial Hospital have an A&E department?
It is not listed as having an A&E department or minor injuries unit in the official figures.
Nearby hospitals
Llanidloes War Memorial Hospital
No A&E
Eastgate Street, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6HF
About 22.0 miles away
No A&E
Ffrydd Road, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1DF
About 22.4 miles away
A&E open 24 hours
Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Croesnewydd Road, Wrexham, LL13 7TD
About 27.1 miles away
Distances are straight-line estimates from postcode locations.
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