NHS Princess of Wales Hospital Live A&E Wait Times
Bridgend Emergency Department
Current Wait Times
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About Princess of Wales Hospital
Princess of Wales Hospital is a district general hospital located in Bridgend, South Wales. It serves the local communities of Bridgend, Porthcawl, Maesteg, and the wider Bridgend County Borough area. As part of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, it provides a range of acute and specialist services. The hospital provides 24/7 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
Specialties
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
Coity Road, Bridgend, CF31 1RQ
Phone
01656 752752
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. Charges apply Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.
Public Transport
Several bus routes stop near the hospital. Bridgend train station is approximately 1 mile away.
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&EFrequently Asked Questions
Serving Areas Near Princess of Wales Hospital
Princess of Wales Hospital provides emergency services to patients from across Bridgend County Borough, including the nearby areas of:
Our real-time wait time tracker helps patients from these areas make informed decisions about when to visit our A&E department.
Related Information
Information on this page is correct as of 26 March 2025