Ward closure 'clear evidence for Keogh-style inquiry'

Commenting on the north Wales health board's decision to close a mental health ward within the Ablett Unit in Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for Health Darren Millar AM said:

“This is more clear evidence of the need for an independent Keogh-style inquiry into standards of patient care within the Welsh NHS.

“This closure will be of deep concern to patients and their families and it’s hugely important that the health board quickly gets a grip on alternative arrangements for care.

“It is crucial that this does not infringe on the availability of beds for other patients over the Christmas period.

“Incidents like this clearly demonstrate the need for sufficient flexibility and availability of inpatient beds within mental health care right across Wales.”