Welsh Conservatives the Only Party Committed to Protecting Withybush and Bronglais Hospitals, Say Davies and Kurtz
Paul Davies and Samuel Kurtz have today reaffirmed that the Welsh Conservatives are the only political party to have explicitly committed to protecting services at both Withybush Hospital and Bronglais Hospital within their manifesto.
At a time when healthcare services across Mid and West Wales are under increasing pressure, the lead Conservative candidates for Ceredigion Penfro have been clear: local people must have access to safe, high-quality care close to home. That means safeguarding and strengthening vital district general hospitals such as Withybush and Bronglais.
Both candidates have led sustained efforts to oppose further downgrades at Withybush Hospital, working closely with residents, campaign groups and healthcare professionals. They have actively supported community campaigns, standing alongside local people to defend essential services.
In the Senedd, Paul Davies and Samuel Kurtz have consistently raised concerns about proposed service changes, challenged Welsh Government Ministers and pressed for urgent assurances. They have also written directly to the local health board and the Health Minister, demanding clarity and action to protect key services. If re-elected, they have pledged to continue standing up for local healthcare services, regardless of who forms the next Government.
Paul Davies said:
“We have long been clear that any further downgrading of services at Withybush Hospital is unacceptable. We have stood with our communities, supported local campaigns and used every opportunity in the Senedd to fight for the services people rely on.
“The Welsh Conservatives are the only party to explicitly commit in our manifesto to protecting services at both Withybush and Bronglais hospitals. That demonstrates a clear and unwavering commitment to safeguarding local healthcare in West Wales.”
Samuel Kurtz added:
“People should not have to travel hours for treatment that could and should be delivered locally. We will continue to hold the Welsh Government to account, whoever forms it after May, to secure proper investment and ensure these hospitals remain at the heart of our communities.
“Let us be absolutely clear: we will be relentless in opposing any attempt to strip services from our rural hospitals, and we will not hesitate to challenge anyone who threatens their future.”
