University Hospital of Wales
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Current Wait Times
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About University Hospital of Wales
University Hospital of Wales (UHW) is the largest hospital in Wales and the third largest in the United Kingdom. Located in Heath Park, Cardiff, it serves the local communities of Cardiff and the wider South Wales region. As part of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, it is a regional centre for trauma, neurosciences, and specialist services. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency services with real-time wait time tracking.
Emergency Department (A&E)
This facility is an Emergency Department (A&E), providing care for serious and life-threatening conditions. The department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For less serious conditions, please consider visiting a Minor Injuries Unit or Urgent Treatment Centre.
Available Services
Specialties
Important Information
Wait times are estimates and may change based on patient needs and emergency situations. Patients are seen based on clinical priority, not arrival time. No matter how busy our A&E departments are, the most seriously ill and injured patients will always be seen first and as quickly as possible.
Contact Information
Address
Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XW
Phone
029 2074 7747
Opening Hours
Open: 24 hours, 7 days per week.
NHS Trust
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Transport Information
Parking
Paid parking available on-site. Charges apply 24/7.
Public Transport
Bus routes 8, 9, 38, 39 stop nearby. Heath High Level train station is a short walk away.
Location
For emergencies such as:
- Loss of consciousness
- Acute confused state
- Fits that are not stopping
- Chest pain
- Breathing difficulties
- Severe bleeding that cannot be stopped
- Severe allergic reactions
- Severe burns or scalds
- Stroke
- Major trauma
Go to A&E or call 999 immediately.
More information on when to go to A&EFrequently Asked Questions
Serving Areas Near University Hospital of Wales
University Hospital of Wales provides emergency services to patients from across Cardiff and South Wales, including the nearby areas of:
Our real-time wait time tracker helps patients from these areas make informed decisions about when to visit our A&E department.
Related Information
Information on this page is correct as of 26 March 2025