P-06-1575 Protect GP services at Meddygfa’r Sarn, Pontyates

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This petition was submitted by Clare Treharne, having collected 985 signatures online and 2,104 signatures on paper, making for a total of 3089 signatures.

Text of petition:

Meddygfa’r Sarn GP Surgery provides essential General Medical Services to patients in Pontyates and the surrounding rural area. Hywel Dda University Health Board will consider proposals on 29 January to review current arrangements and potentially disperse patients to neighbouring GP practices from 30 June 2026. No final decision has been made. Residents are concerned about increased travel distances and reduced continuity of care. Petitioners seek Senedd scrutiny before any decision is taken.

Additional information:

Meddygfa’r Sarn GP Surgery provides General Medical Services to patients in Pontyates and surrounding rural communities, supporting families, elderly residents, and those with limited access to transport. Hywel Dda University Health Board has confirmed it will consider the future delivery of services at a Board meeting on 29 January. A paper recommends reviewing current arrangements and proposes a managed dispersal of patients to neighbouring GP practices from 30 June 2026. No final decision has yet been made. Residents are concerned that dispersal would increase travel distances, reduce continuity of care, and place further pressure on nearby practices, particularly affecting older and vulnerable patients. Petitioners are seeking Senedd scrutiny to ensure community views are heard and impacts fully considered before any decision is taken.

Status

This petition was considered completed by the Petitions Committee at its meeting on 02/03/2026. 

Full details of the consideration of this petition by the Committee and related documents can be seen on the Meetings tab above. 

It was first considered by the Petitions Committee on 02/03/2026. 

Senedd Constituency and Region

• Carmarthen East and Dinefwr
• Mid and West Wales

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