Campaigners march to save Llanelli's Prince Philip Hospital
Campaigners march to save Llanelli's Prince Philip Hospital | This is South Wales
Hundreds of campaigners have marched to save Llanelli's Prince Philip Hospital.
Led by a coffin, the march culminated in a rally at the town's Sunken Gardens which saw passionate speeches against possible changes proposed by Hywel Dda Health Board. Llanelli Traders Council, which organised the weekend demo, says it fears the hospital may not survive if services are downgraded.
Among those marching was Llanelli cancer sufferer Wyn Jones, 51, of Llys Penciliogi, who criticised the proposal to switch Prince Philip's accident and emergency department to Glangwili, which he claimed could mean deaths caused by delays getting to hospital.
He said: "Time alone could be life or death, especially for my children who are asthmatic.
"The fact that this is even being considered is appalling — Nye Bevan would turn in his grave."
Led by a coffin, the march culminated in a rally at the town's Sunken Gardens which saw passionate speeches against possible changes proposed by Hywel Dda Health Board. Llanelli Traders Council, which organised the weekend demo, says it fears the hospital may not survive if services are downgraded.
Among those marching was Llanelli cancer sufferer Wyn Jones, 51, of Llys Penciliogi, who criticised the proposal to switch Prince Philip's accident and emergency department to Glangwili, which he claimed could mean deaths caused by delays getting to hospital.
He said: "Time alone could be life or death, especially for my children who are asthmatic.
"The fact that this is even being considered is appalling — Nye Bevan would turn in his grave."
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