# Welsh health board considers closing urgent care centres at three hospitals

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- The Guardian, 2026-11-01 13:13 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/nov/01/welsh-health-board-urgent-primary-care-centres-upcc-holyhead-tremadog-bangor-betsi-cadwaladr

> Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is consulting on closing urgent primary care centres at hospitals in Holyhead, Tremadog and Bangor by April 2027, citing funding and recruitment difficulties. Politicians from across the political spectrum warned the closures could put further pressure on other services.