The cramped GP surgery where patients are 'treated in corridors and kitchen'

ANGER OVER LACK OF PROGRESS ON NEW FACILITY FOR VILLAGE

- By DALE SPRIDGEON

Waenfawr

FRUSTRATION and anger has been expressed over the lack of progress by a health board to develop new health facilities planned in Waunfawr.

The existing Waunfawr surgery, which also serves Llanrug, has been described as “cramped and unsuitable” with patients regularly seen in corridors, portacabins and even in the kitchen.

Arfon MS Sian Gwenllian has been campaigning for a new health centre in the village since she was first elected in 2016.

The surgery is located on the main A4085 through the village and serves around 6,000 patients.

A new surgery planned for land near Fferm Cross on Ffordd y Waun-fawr is hoped to provide a purpose-built facility with improved access, parking and a community space.

"It is essential to replace the current cramped and unsuitable premises, where patients are regularly seen in corridors, portacabins, and even the kitchen," the Senedd Member said.

"The old surgery is a throwback to the old days, with its location, it looks more like a house.

"There have been years of promises and repeated assurances that work was finally moving forward.