2023-04-23 19:35:46 +0100
To: Swansea Bay University Health Board
Bring back phlebotomy services to Pontarddulais
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We as residents of Pontarddulais and surrounding areas would like to see the return of phlebotomy services to the local community. We have been approached by residents of the area expressing concerns of the cost of travel into Gorseinon or Morriston as well as a lack of availability. Pontarddulais is recognised as a deprived area and this is an additional burden to those impacted. As a result of the pressures that we are seeing as councillors, we've had little choice but raise this petition as a voice for the wider community impacted by the lack of local service.
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Why is this important?
This is a change that has been implemented by the local health board and has a wider impact on services across Swansea. We have received an overwhelming number of complaints by residents who are unable to reach services in Gorseinon. It is also having an impact on the community car & bus services. We are also seeing a lack of availability within these clinics which inevitably leads to missed appointments and pressures within these clinics.
How it will be delivered
We will deliver the petition to the head of primary care at Swansea Bay University Health Board.
