Major concerns raised about patient safety at Cardiff hospital

Major concerns have been raised about patient and staff safety on wards at a Welsh hospital in a damning report by the watchdog.

The investigation into two mental health wards at the University Hospital Llandough in Cardiff by Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) comes just months they published a similar report raising concerns about other mental health units at the hospital.

An unannounced inspection at the Meadow and Daffodil mental health rehabilitation services in June found mould, ceiling leaks, faulty showers and bathing facilities at the hospital. Inspectors also identified "significant concerns" regarding mandatory training compliance and were not satisfied that sufficient staff could manage risks safely.

HIW said "urgent action was required at the unit" to address immediate patient staff and safety concerns as a result. Progress across the health board will be monitored closely as a result of the recent inspections, the watchdog added.

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Source: Wales Online, 17 September 2026