Ysbyty Gwynedd
NHS hospital · Gwynedd
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Ysbyty Gwynedd is an NHS hospital in Gwynedd, Wales, run by Betsi Cadwaladr 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 19 weeks (whole health board)
- Telephone
- 03000 840 840
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
57.0% of people who went to this department were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours, out of 4,842 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 Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, not just Ysbyty Gwynedd. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmology | 20,723 | 28 weeks | 66 weeks | 47.4% |
| General Surgery | 19,017 | 28 weeks | 80 weeks | 47.4% |
| Trauma and Orthopaedic | 17,320 | 31 weeks | 81 weeks | 43.5% |
| Allied Health Profession Services | 15,971 | 4.6 weeks | 15 weeks | 96.8% |
| Gastroenterology | 14,198 | 27 weeks | 76 weeks | 48.2% |
| All specialties | 179,649 | 19 weeks | 67 weeks | 59.4% |
Show all 26 specialties
| Specialty | People waiting | Half waited less than | 90 in 100 waited less than | Waiting under 26 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ear, Nose and Throat | 13,429 | 25 weeks | 76 weeks | 52% |
| Gynaecology | 11,347 | 22 weeks | 72 weeks | 55.7% |
| Urology | 10,679 | 24 weeks | 71 weeks | 53.4% |
| Dermatology | 10,010 | 14 weeks | 52 weeks | 72.6% |
| Diagnostic Services | 8,889 | 4.9 weeks | 18 weeks | 96.2% |
| Oral Surgery | 7,916 | 28 weeks | 82 weeks | 46.6% |
| Cardiology | 7,117 | 21 weeks | 60 weeks | 57.6% |
| Respiratory Medicine | 6,002 | 18 weeks | 41 weeks | 68.6% |
| Pain Management | 3,570 | 26 weeks | 83 weeks | 50.2% |
| Vascular Surgery | 2,962 | 20 weeks | 62 weeks | 58.9% |
| Paediatrics | 2,704 | 10 weeks | 27 weeks | 88.5% |
| Endocrinology | 2,396 | 18 weeks | 59 weeks | 61% |
| Geriatric Medicine | 1,243 | 9.0 weeks | 28 weeks | 87.1% |
| Rheumatology | 1,185 | 17 weeks | 73 weeks | 62.4% |
| Nephrology | 1,099 | 18 weeks | 48 weeks | 62.7% |
| Haemotology (clinical) | 841 | 7.5 weeks | 26 weeks | 90.4% |
| Plastic Surgery | 589 | 20 weeks | 63 weeks | 62% |
| Orthodontics | 228 | 16 weeks | 37 weeks | 64% |
| General Medicine | 90 | not available | not available | 62.2% |
| Restorative Dentistry | 67 | not available | not available | 19.4% |
| Paediatric Surgery | 57 | not available | not available | 59.6% |
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: 03000 840 840
Location and travel
Address and map
Ysbyty Gwynedd
Penrhosgarnedd
Bangor
Gwynedd
LL57 2PW
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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: Ysbyty Gwynedd, Grounds, about 2 minutes' 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)
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About this hospital
| Health board | Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board |
|---|---|
| Type | NHS hospital |
| NHS or private | NHS |
| Local authority | Gwynedd |
Official website: Ysbyty Gwynedd website
Hospital services
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales lists: Maternity, Paediatric, Mental Health, 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 Ysbyty Gwynedd?
Telephone: 03000 840 840.
Does Ysbyty Gwynedd have an A&E department?
Yes. It has an A&E department open 24 hours.
Nearby hospitals
Minor injuries unit
Hospital Road, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 1LB
About 15.4 miles away
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