Swansea Bay University Health Board has issued an apology after patients and staff raised concerns about soaring temperatures inside Morriston Hospital, as Wales experiences its third heatwave of the year.
Staff and Patients Complain About Heat
A member of staff at the Swansea-based hospital reported issues with the availability of air conditioning units, leading to growing complaints from patients about ward conditions. "We're getting more and more complaints from patients and obviously staff are suffering as well," the staff member said.
Record Temperatures Across Wales
The apology came as temperatures continued to climb across Wales, with Friday marking the hottest day of the current heatwave. Temperatures exceeded 30°C in many areas, with Monmouth reaching a high of 32°C.
Health Board Response
In a statement, the health board acknowledged the difficulties caused by the hot weather and apologised to those affected. A spokesman said: "We’d like to apologise to patients and their families who are currently experiencing high temperatures at our Morriston Hospital site. The current period of hot weather is challenging and we are doing everything possible to reduce the impact of high temperatures at all our hospital sites. We would like to thank patients for their understanding. We’d also like to thank all our staff who are doing everything they can to look after our patients during this latest spell of hot weather."
