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Prince Charles Hospital
Prince Charles Hospital - A&E department entrance and building exterior. Located in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales.
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Prince Charles Hospital

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Current Wait Times

Current Longest Wait Time
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Patients Waiting
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Total Patients
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Wait Time Key:
Wait < 120 mins
Wait 120-240 mins
Wait > 240 mins
Source: NHS Wales A&E Wait Times

Last updated: Just now

About Prince Charles Hospital

Prince Charles Hospital is a district general hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. It provides a range of services including emergency care through its Accident and Emergency department, which is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The hospital serves the local communities of Merthyr Tydfil and surrounding areas. As part of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, it provides comprehensive emergency services with real-time wait time tracking.

Emergency Department (A&E)

This facility is an Emergency Department (A&E), providing care for serious and life-threatening conditions. The department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For less serious conditions, please consider visiting a Minor Injuries Unit or Urgent Treatment Centre.

Available Services

Emergency Department
X-ray
CT Scan
MRI
Ultrasound
Blood Tests
General Medicine
General Surgery
Trauma & Orthopaedics
Paediatrics

Specialties

Emergency Medicine
General Medicine
General Surgery
Trauma & Orthopaedics
Paediatrics
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Radiology

Important Information

Wait times are estimates and may change based on patient needs and emergency situations. Patients are seen based on clinical priority, not arrival time. No matter how busy our A&E departments are, the most seriously ill and injured patients will always be seen first and as quickly as possible.

Contact Information

Address

Gurnos Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9DT

Phone

01685 721721

Opening Hours

Open: 24 hours, 7 days per week.

NHS Trust

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Transport Information

Parking

Paid parking available on-site.

Public Transport

Several bus routes serve the hospital. Check local transport providers for up-to-date information.

Location

For emergencies such as:

  • Loss of consciousness
  • Acute confused state
  • Fits that are not stopping
  • Chest pain
  • Breathing difficulties
  • Severe bleeding that cannot be stopped
  • Severe allergic reactions
  • Severe burns or scalds
  • Stroke
  • Major trauma

Go to A&E or call 999 immediately.

More information on when to go to A&E

Frequently Asked Questions

Serving Areas Near Prince Charles Hospital

Prince Charles Hospital provides emergency services to patients from across Merthyr Tydfil and the surrounding areas, including:

Merthyr TydfilAberdareRhymneyTredegarEbbw ValeDowlais

Our real-time wait time tracker helps patients from these areas make informed decisions about when to visit our A&E department.

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Information on this page is correct as of 26 March 2025