Prince Charles Hospital — Current A&E Queue
Also known as: PCH, Prince Charles A&E Merthyr
Last updated — · sourced from NHS Wales (via aeinfo.nhs.wales)
Typical Time in Department (AE)
Live wait unavailable
National Average
159
minutes
About Prince Charles Hospital
Prince Charles Hospital is a district general hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales. Managed by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, it serves the population of Merthyr Tydfil, Cynon Valley, and surrounding areas. The Emergency Department handles approximately 55,000 attendances annually and is one of the busier A&E departments in the Welsh valleys. The hospital provides a full range of acute services and has undergone significant investment in recent years to modernise its facilities and improve emergency care pathways.
Hospital details
- City
- Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9DT
- Opening Hours
- Open: 24 hours, 7 days a week
- NHS Trust
- NHS Wales (via aeinfo.nhs.wales)
- Type
- Accident & Emergency (Type 1)
Departments & Services
Prince Charles Hospital in context
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Wondering whether you actually need A&E?Common Questions About Prince Charles Hospital
How long is the queue at Prince Charles Hospital right now?
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What are Prince Charles Hospital's opening hours?
The A&E at Prince Charles 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 Merthyr Tydfil be faster?
A&E at Prince Charles 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 Prince Charles Hospital?
Prince Charles Hospital is in Merthyr Tydfil, postcode CF47 9DT. Use the location search on this site to see the distance from where you are and compare it against other departments nearby.
When is Prince Charles 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.
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