RATS in hospital as bosses take pest control measures

DIRECTOR SAYS 'NO IMPACT ON PATIENT CARE OR CLINICAL SERVICES'

- By RICHARD EVANS

Rats have been seen in the Ivor Lewis building, adjacent to the main entrance at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd

(MAIN PICTURE: IAN COOPER)

RATS have been seen roaming inside a North Wales hospital after "chewing" through gaps in the walls.

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board admitted rodents have been spotted at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd in Bodelwyddan.

The sightings were reported at the Ivor Lewis building, a preoperative assessment clinic attended by patients before surgery. The building is at the front of the hospital, adjacent to the main entrance.

Rhyl councillor Brian Jones said it was "totally unncceptable." The health board said it had taken pest control measures and inisted there was "no evidence of an infestation".

Stuart Keen, the board's director of environment and estates, said: "There have been a small number of rat sightings inside the Ivor Lewis building of the hospital.