Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board

About

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is a leading provider of healthcare services in North Wales, serving a population of over 670,000 people. With a dedicated team of over 17,000 staff, BCUHB is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care across a wide range of specialties. The health board operates six district general hospitals, a number of community hospitals and clinics, and a range of specialist services. BCUHB is also home to the renowned Ysbyty Gwynedd, a state-of-the-art teaching hospital that provides a comprehensive range of services, including emergency care, surgery, and critical care. BCUHB is committed to providing a patient-centered approach to care. The health board recognizes that every patient is an individual with unique needs and preferences. BCUHB strives to ensure that all patients receive the care they need, when and where they need it.

Legal name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board

Governance

Board of directors · CEO appointed annually

Employees

2,000

• Trauma centre — Level II
• Stroke: Primary Stroke Centre
• Door-to-balloon: 47 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
• Door-to-needle (stroke): 35 min

Subspecialty centres

Transplant programmes

• Cornea

All departments

• Internal Medicine
• Surgery
• Emergency

Quality metrics

Photos

Patient experience

Room categories

ward · semi-private · private

Meals

standard · halal · kosher · vegan · gluten-free · pediatric

Chaplaincy

Christian · Muslim · Jewish

Private bathroom

private + suite rooms

Wi-Fi

Free in all rooms

• Top hospital — Bangor

  EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

Services