A new independent hospital providing specialist support for people affected by substance use has officially opened its doors in Llandudno, Wales. Parkland Place Llandudno, operated by Adferiad, will provide specialist detoxification and residential rehabilitation services from a purpose-designed facility.
Increased capacity and investment
The 40-bed facility replaces the charity's previous site, Hafan Wen, located at Wrexham Maelor Hospital, which has recently closed. This expansion will enable Adferiad to support more people and coincides with the charity's 50th anniversary. The opening represents a significant investment in recovery services and will expand the charity's ability to support people affected by addiction and mental ill health.
Personal recovery story
To mark the opening, Laura Jones, 43, from Bangor, shared her recovery journey. She used alcohol to cope with unresolved trauma before reaching a turning point following an event in 2025. After entering detox at Hafan Wen, she joined Adferiad's structured recovery programme and received ongoing support from Cyfle Cymru. She is now celebrating one year of sobriety and volunteers to help others.
She said: "It easy, but it was the turning point I needed. Addiction can affect anyone. Recovery is possible, if you want to do it, you can do it. I’m living proof you can. There were times I truly believed I would never recover, never feel like myself again - but today I can say I was wrong. If sharing my story helps just one person ask for help, then it's worth it."
New facility and jobs
Adferiad has purchased Lady Forester House, the former Blind Veterans UK building, to create Parkland Place Llandudno. The hospital provides a modern, therapeutic environment and has created 70 jobs, at least 30 of which are new opportunities local to Llandudno.
Director of hospital, residential and therapeutic services, Kimberley Ellis added: "Parkland Place represents an important step forward for Adferiad and our recovery services in north Wales. Behind every person who walks through our doors is a unique story, and Laura's journey shows what can happen when people receive the right support at the right time. We hope the hospital will help many more people access compassionate, specialist care and realise that recovery really is possible."
