A&E

Bodelwyddan A&E Live Waiting Times

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

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Past NHS Data

This hospital previously had a live data feed. The averages below are based on 100 past readings. Last live update: 03 Jul 15:19.

4 hr 49 min
overall average
8 hr 30 min
longest recorded
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39.7 mi away
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There are also other nearby A&Es which collect wait times from the community, including Holywell Community Hospital, Llandudno General Hospital and Arrowe Park Hospital.

Contact & location
Rhuddlan Road, Bodelwyddan, LL18 5UJ
Switchboard: 0300 084 3843
Opening times
Monday TodayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours
Getting here
Bus stops
5 routes·3 operators·5 stops within walking distance
Glan Clwyd Hospital (in, northbound)2 min walk to A&E
13Arriva UK BusLlandudno ↔ Prestatyn
13Arriva Cymru
45M&H CoachesBodelwyddan ↔ Rhyl
46M&H CoachesBodelwyddan ↔ Rhyl
T51Arriva Cymru
Vicarage Close (after, northbound)6 min walk to A&E
13Arriva UK BusLlandudno ↔ Prestatyn
13Arriva Cymru
45M&H CoachesRhyl ↔ Bodelwyddan
46M&H CoachesRhyl ↔ Bodelwyddan
Vicarage Close (before, southbound)6 min walk to A&E
13Arriva UK BusPrestatyn ↔ Llandudno
45M&H CoachesBodelwyddan ↔ Rhyl
46M&H CoachesBodelwyddan ↔ Rhyl
T51Arriva Cymru
Lowther Arms (nr, eastbound)8 min walk to A&E
13Arriva UK BusLlandudno ↔ Prestatyn
13Arriva Cymru
45M&H CoachesRhyl ↔ Bodelwyddan
46M&H CoachesRhyl ↔ Bodelwyddan
Swn Y Dail (Near, south-east)9 min walk to A&E
45M&H CoachesRhyl ↔ Bodelwyddan
46M&H CoachesRhyl ↔ Bodelwyddan
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What’s available here
Accessibility
Blue Badge Parking Close To Entrances
Parking
On-Site Parking For Patients And Visitors; Designated Spaces For Blue Badge Holders Close To Entrances
ATM
Cash Machine
Cafe
Canteen And Dining Room Area
Chapel
Multi-Faith Centre
Shop
League Of Friends Shop And Tea Bar
WIFI
Free Wifi Available
Recent visitor feedbackreported by visitors
Overall
Recommended by visitors
Staff
Staff are friendly and helpful
Not always kept informed about wait times
Triage is typically quick
Environment
Waiting area is clean
Toilets could be cleaner
Waiting area can feel unsafe
Family
Separate children’s waiting area
Facilities
Enough seating in the waiting area
TV in the waiting area
Food and drink available nearby
Phone charging points available
Free WiFi is available
Mobile signal is poor
Parking
Parking is easy to find
Parking is free
Based on 2 visitor responses in the last 6 months. This information is collected through a short anonymous survey shown to visitors on this page.

About Glan Clwyd Hospital

Glan Clwyd Hospital runs a 24-hour accident and emergency department, open to adults and children, on Rhuddlan Road in Bodelwyddan, Clwyd, part of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. Type 1 A&E, open 24 hours. The wider site runs 20 listed departments and services, from Cardiology to Vascular Surgery.

The Care Quality Commission rates it Requires Improvement, last inspected in November 2022.

Official NHS Wales performance

33.9%seen within 4 hours
5,582attendances in August 2026
50.5%Wales average for major emergency departments

Digital Health and Care Wales publishes these figures monthly; this is the site's own return for August 2026. That is below the Wales average of 50.5% for major emergency departments over the same month. Wales also reports longer thresholds: 59.5% of patients here were seen within 8 hours and 74.5% within 12 hours.

Attendances by year

NHS yearAttendancesMonthly averageWithin 4 hours
2009-10 (6 months)23,6043,93484.3%
2010-1155,3964,61684.0%
2011-1255,8714,65677.6%
2012-1358,1834,84981.1%
2013-1457,1674,76480.5%
2014-1556,3904,69971.8%
2015-1657,5324,79473.6%
2016-1757,0544,75468.6%
2017-1857,5774,79864.9%
2018-1957,9524,82958.4%
2019-2057,9534,82957.9%
2020-2148,1994,01763.2%
2021-2261,5015,12552.7%
2022-2359,7194,97748.2%
2023-2462,1765,18148.8%
2024-2562,2695,18943.8%
2025-2662,7745,23134.2%
2026-27 (5 months)26,9725,39432.8%

Frequently asked questions

How do I check the current A&E wait time at Glan Clwyd Hospital?

The live waiting time for the A&E at Glan Clwyd Hospital is shown at the top of this page, together with when it was last updated. Times are reported by recent visitors and carry a community badge - after your own visit you can submit your wait time in a few seconds to help the next person.

When is the A&E at Glan Clwyd Hospital quietest?

Patterns vary by hospital, but across UK urgent and emergency care the quietest window is usually the early morning, roughly 4am to 7am, with demand building through the afternoon and peaking in the evening. Friday and Saturday nights and Monday mornings are typically the busiest periods. See our guide to the best time to visit for more detail.

How long will I wait at Glan Clwyd Hospital A&E?

Patients are triaged on arrival and the most urgent cases are always seen first, so your wait depends on how serious your condition is and how busy the department is. In Wales the target is for 95% of patients to spend less than four hours in the emergency department, though busy departments can exceed this. The live figure on this page shows how Glan Clwyd Hospital is doing right now. The most recent official figure for this site (August 2026) is 33.9% of patients seen within four hours.

How often are the waiting times on this page updated?

This page updates whenever a visitor submits a new wait time, so freshness depends on recent reports - each entry shows when that person visited. If you have been to Glan Clwyd Hospital recently, submitting your wait takes a few seconds and helps others plan.

Is the A&E at Glan Clwyd Hospital open 24 hours?

Yes - the A&E at Glan Clwyd Hospital is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. In a life-threatening emergency always call 999.

Where is Glan Clwyd Hospital and how do I get there?

Glan Clwyd Hospital is at Rhuddlan Road, Bodelwyddan, LL18 5UJ. For general enquiries call 0300 084 3843. Enter your postcode in the Getting here section for a door-to-door route.

What is the CQC rating for Glan Clwyd Hospital?

Glan Clwyd Hospital is rated Requires Improvement overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England, following an inspection in November 2022. You can read the full CQC report.

Can children be treated at Glan Clwyd Hospital A&E?

This A&E serves: Adults and children. If your child's age group is not treated here, the nearby section on this page lists alternatives - or call NHS 111 for urgent advice and 999 in an emergency.
About this data
This hospital previously had a live data feed but is no longer being updated. Historical averages from past NHS data are shown below. Current waiting times are reported by visitors and may not reflect actual conditions. You can see how we source data for every hospital on our data sources page. Department labels shown (e.g. A&E, MIU, UTC) are our interpretation of the source data and may not match the hospital’s own terminology. If any information is incorrect, please let us know.
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