CLINICS designed to help women through the process of a breast examination will temporarily relocate from Llandudno to Bangor.

Works have started to build a new multi-million pound surgical hub at Llandudno General Hospital.

As a result, the Rapid Access Breast Clinics, delivered on a Monday and Tuesday at Llandudno General Hospital, will be transferred to Ysbyty Gwynedd from April 15.

These clinics will be transferred back to Llandudno once the work on the new surgical hub is complete.

A spokesperson from Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) said: "Works have now commenced to build a new Surgical Hub at Llandudno General Hospital, which means we are having to make temporary changes to how some of our services will be delivered.

"The Breast Clinics held every Wednesday at Llandudno General Hospital will remain in place, however there will be some changes for our patients who require a diagnostic test.

"If your doctor requests a mammogram or ultrasound scan during your Breast Clinic appointment you will receive an appointment to receive your diagnostic test at Ysbyty Gwynedd.

"Due to demand, if you need a mammogram and an ultrasound it may not be possible for both to be carried out on the same day. If we are unable to do this for you, we will ensure a separate appointment is made for you as soon as possible."

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The spokesperson added: "We understand this temporary change may be worrying for some our patients, and some of you may feel that Glan Clwyd Hospital or Breast Test Wales may be closer for you, but it is important that if you require a diagnostic test that you attend Ysbyty Gwynedd so that we can provide you with continuity of care.

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"We apologise for this inconvenience and thank you for your understanding during these temporary changes to our services."

Any patients affected by this change and wish to discuss it further, can contact the Patient Advice and Liaison service.

The Welsh Government has provided up to £29.4million for the new hub at Llandudno Hospital, set to transform elective orthopaedic services at the health board.

The hub, set to deliver a planned 1,900 procedures a year, will increase annual surgical activity by providing orthopaedic services away from hospitals. It is expected to reduce the effects unscheduled care and reduce the chances of surgeries being postponed. 

It is hoped it will be operating at full capacity in early 2025.