Hospitals across North Wales are set to benefit from a £4.4 million investment in cutting-edge x-ray equipment, improving image quality, reliability, and patient safety.
The funding, provided by the Welsh Government, will see older machines replaced with modern digital radiology systems at Colwyn Bay Hospital and Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, enhancing diagnostic capabilities while reducing radiation exposure for patients.
The new equipment is designed to be easier for NHS staff to use, with fully automated positioning and improved comfort, supporting a wide range of procedures and imaging needs.
In addition, Wrexham Maelor Hospital and Ysbyty Gwynedd will receive new fluoroscopy systems, which are essential for procedures such as biopsies, drainages, and assessments of swallowing function. These upgraded systems will offer better image quality and reliability, allowing more patients to be scanned efficiently.
The investment also includes the replacement of mammography imaging equipment at Wrexham Maelor and Ysbyty Gwynedd. These machines play a vital role in the early detection of breast cancer and other breast diseases, and the new systems will ensure clearer imaging and improved diagnostic accuracy.
Jeremy Miles, Welsh Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, said:
“This shows our commitment to replacing older equipment with new systems which are easier to use, better quality, more reliable and improve productivity and efficiency.
“These new machines will be easier for staff to use and provide them with better tools to help diagnose a wide range of conditions, including cancer.
“We are ensuring hospitals all over Wales have equipment they need to see, diagnose and treat more people, as we speed up diagnosis and reduce waiting times.”
This initiative is part of a broader strategy to modernise healthcare infrastructure across Wales, ensuring hospitals are equipped with the latest technology to deliver high-quality care.
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