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University Hospital of Wales Emergency Department

NHS

Wales support

The Emergency Department (ED/A&E) at University Hospital of Wales (Heath) is the largest in Wales, open 24 hours a day for life-threatening and serious emergencies including major trauma, cardiac events, and severe injuries.

Last verified 8 July 2026

Services offered

Emergency CareA And ETrauma

Languages served

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Areas covered

Cardiff-wideCardiff and ValeHeath

Who can use this service

Anyone with a life-threatening or serious emergency. For less urgent needs use NHS 111, UTC, or GP.

What to expect

Cost

Free

Typical wait

4-hour target to be seen, treated and admitted/discharged; may be longer at peak times

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