Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr
NHS hospital · Caerphilly
Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr is an NHS hospital in Caerphilly, Wales, run by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. See whether it has an A&E, its phone number, visiting and how to get there.
At a glance
- A&E
- Minor injuries unit
- Planned care wait
- Half waited less than 15 weeks (whole health board)
- Telephone
- 01443 802200
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.
A&E waiting times
94.1% of people who went to this department were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours, out of 2,963 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 Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, not just Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr. 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 | 25,728 | 29 weeks | 79 weeks | 45.5% |
| General Surgery | 15,031 | 19 weeks | 63 weeks | 63% |
| Ophthalmology | 9,114 | 16 weeks | 44 weeks | 68.9% |
| Dermatology | 7,974 | 12 weeks | 32 weeks | 82.4% |
| Diagnostic Services | 6,989 | 4.1 weeks | 10 weeks | 100% |
| All specialties | 115,948 | 15 weeks | 55 weeks | 68.7% |
Show all 31 specialties
| Specialty | People waiting | Half waited less than | 90 in 100 waited less than | Waiting under 26 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ear, Nose and Throat | 6,962 | 20 weeks | 47 weeks | 64.3% |
| Gynaecology | 6,905 | 14 weeks | 47 weeks | 77.2% |
| Gastroenterology | 5,216 | 6.2 weeks | 24 weeks | 92.2% |
| Urology | 5,146 | 14 weeks | 52 weeks | 73.6% |
| Cardiology | 4,775 | 12 weeks | 33 weeks | 78.5% |
| Oral Surgery | 4,766 | 24 weeks | 65 weeks | 54.4% |
| Endocrinology | 3,624 | 22 weeks | 48 weeks | 55.8% |
| Neurology | 2,874 | 14 weeks | 32 weeks | 78% |
| Allied Health Profession Services | 1,836 | 4.1 weeks | 9.9 weeks | 99.9% |
| Respiratory Medicine | 1,607 | 7.6 weeks | 21 weeks | 94.7% |
| Paediatrics | 1,471 | 11 weeks | 24 weeks | 94.5% |
| Rheumatology | 1,393 | 16 weeks | 35 weeks | 73.7% |
| Geriatric Medicine | 1,189 | 8.6 weeks | 20 weeks | 100% |
| Orthodontics | 815 | 31 weeks | 60 weeks | 42.2% |
| Nephrology | 723 | 9.3 weeks | 26 weeks | 91.1% |
| Haemotology (clinical) | 457 | 4.0 weeks | 21 weeks | 94.3% |
| Vascular Surgery | 444 | 6.0 weeks | 23 weeks | 92.6% |
| Pain Management | 361 | 4.6 weeks | 12 weeks | 99.7% |
| Chemical Pathology | 244 | 5.8 weeks | 15 weeks | 100% |
| Clinical Pharmacology | 161 | not available | not available | 56.5% |
| Clinical Neurophysiology | 89 | not available | not available | 100% |
| Paediatric Neurology | 21 | not available | not available | 90.5% |
| General Medicine | 20 | not available | not available | 100% |
| Infectious Diseases | 9 | not available | not available | 100% |
| Restorative Dentistry | 3 | not available | not available | 66.7% |
| Rehabilitation | 1 | not available | not available | 0% |
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 has a minor injuries unit. Check its hours on the hospital website or call before you go. 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: 01443 802200
Location and travel
Address and map
Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr
Ystrad Fawr Way
Ystrad Mynach
Hengoed
CF82 7GP
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:
- Ystrad Mynach about 14 minutes' walkNational Rail
Nearest bus stop: Ystrad Fawr Hospital, Caerphilly Road, about 3 minutes' 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 | Aneurin Bevan University Health Board |
|---|---|
| Type | NHS hospital |
| NHS or private | NHS |
| Local authority | Caerphilly |
Official website: Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr website
Hospital services
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales lists: Maternity, Mental Health.
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 Ystrad Fawr?
Telephone: 01443 802200.
Does Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr have an A&E department?
It has a minor injuries unit, not a full A&E department.
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