Glan Clwyd Hospital — Current A&E Queue

Also known as: Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, Bodelwyddan Hospital

Open 24/7BodelwyddanAE

Last updated — · sourced from NHS Wales (via aeinfo.nhs.wales)

Typical Time in Department (AE)

Live wait unavailable

National Average

159

minutes

Source:NHS Wales (via aeinfo.nhs.wales) A&E Waiting Times

About Glan Clwyd Hospital

Glan Clwyd Hospital (Ysbyty Glan Clwyd) is a district general hospital in Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire, North Wales. Managed by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, the hospital serves the communities of Conwy, Denbighshire and surrounding areas. The Emergency Department provides 24-hour care and sees approximately 50,000 attendances per year. The hospital underwent a major redevelopment project completed in 2019, which included significant improvements to the emergency department, critical care facilities, and the main entrance. The hospital is one of three acute sites within the Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board area.

Hospital details

City: Bodelwyddan, LL18 5UJ
Opening Hours: Open: 24 hours, 7 days a week
NHS Trust: NHS Wales (via aeinfo.nhs.wales)
Type: Accident & Emergency (Type 1)

Departments & Services

Emergency Department (A&E)

Acute Medicine

Critical Care

General Surgery

Orthopaedics

Paediatrics

Maternity

Cardiology

Radiology

Glan Clwyd Hospital in context

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Common Questions About Glan Clwyd Hospital

How long is the queue at Glan Clwyd Hospital right now?

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What are Glan Clwyd Hospital's opening hours?

The A&E at Glan Clwyd Hospital runs around the clock — 24 hours, seven days a week, bank holidays included. No appointment is needed; patients are assessed on arrival and seen in order of clinical urgency, not arrival time.

Do I actually need A&E, or could a UTC near Bodelwyddan be faster?

A&E at Glan Clwyd Hospital is the right place for anything that could be life-threatening — chest pain, stroke symptoms, uncontrolled bleeding, serious breathing problems or major injuries. For less severe issues (sprains, small cuts, minor fractures, bites, burns), a nearby Urgent Treatment Centre will almost always see you sooner. If you are unsure, ring 111 — they can point you to the best service and sometimes book you a timed slot.

How do I get to Glan Clwyd Hospital?

Glan Clwyd Hospital is in Bodelwyddan, postcode LL18 5UJ. Use the location search on this site to see the distance from where you are and compare it against other departments nearby.

When is Glan Clwyd Hospital A&E typically quietest?

Nationally, emergency departments see the fewest arrivals between about 6 am and 9 am. Demand tends to peak on Monday mornings, weekday evenings after 6 pm, and on Friday and Saturday nights. Arriving during a quieter window — if your condition allows it — can noticeably cut the time you spend waiting.