THE HEALTH Minister visited Tywyn last week to officially open the hospital following a £5 million facelift.
Patients will have access to a wider range of services at Tywyn Hospital following the refurbishment.
The Welsh Government-funded redevelopment brings together a primary care centre, a 16-bed ward, social care and third sector services.
It is due to open to patients later this year.
The hospital’s original Dyfi ward has been converted for outpatient clinics and therapies.
The enhanced facilities will provide improvements to patient dignity, privacy and comfort.
It is also designed to allow greater flexibility in terms of use so it can provide palliative care, rehabilitation and assessment and take transfers from other hospitals, reducing delayed transfers of care.
Prof Mark Drakeford said: “The Welsh Government’s investment in Tywyn hospital will bring significant benefits to the local community, providing a range of facilities closer to people’s homes.”
Ffion Johnstone, west area director at Betsi Cadwaladr, added: “We are delighted that this Welsh Government funded scheme to bring GP services and community hospital services together on the Tywyn Hospital site has been completed.
“The new purpose built facilities will provide state-of-the-art ward and GP accommodation for patients and enable staff to deliver improved care for local people.”