A Plaid Cymru Senedd Member has called on the Labour Government to sort out the health crisis at a flagship hospital.

Peredur Owen Griffiths said conditions at The Grange hospital have been “catastrophic” for patients and “deeply demoralising” for staff in the wake of a critical incident being declared by the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.

Peredur was speaking after being contacted by a member of staff at The Grange hospital who was concerned and upset at the conditions and the level of corridor care for the seriously ill.

During First Minister’s Questions, Peredur said: “Earlier this month, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board declared a critical incident due to sustained pressure.

“This announcement was no surprise to anyone who'd been following the coverage of the hospital since it opened its doors just a few short years ago.

“What shocked me was the first-hand accounts that I've received from members of staff at the hospital.

“They describe a perpetual bed crisis at the hospital, with seriously ill patients being put on corridors for extended periods of time until beds become available.

“I've been told that patients' lives are being put at risk in an environment where the RCN, as we've heard earlier, says compromises safety, dignity and quality.

“These conditions are not just catastrophic for patients, but they are deeply demoralising for staff who enter the profession to help people to the best of their ability.

“It's no wonder that many have left the NHS, and many more are considering jumping ship.”

He added: “First Minister, I've heard what you said earlier this afternoon, but without putting all the responsibility and blame onto the health board, how do you intend to turn this bleak situation around for patients and hard-working staff?

“What do you intend to do differently, because what you're doing currently just isn't working?

“Doctors and nurses are at their wits' end.”

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