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Wales NHS Faces £1 Billion Backlog Ahead of Elections

4/3/2026

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  • The National Health Service in Wales faces a maintenance backlog of nearly £1 billion.
  • The backlog includes over £616 million for urgent repairs at 12 hospitals.
  • Ahead of the May Senedd election, Labour pledges a £4 billion fund for new facilities.
  • Plaid Cymru aims to tackle the backlog and improve digital health, while the Welsh Conservatives criticize Labour's management and press for maintenance over new hospitals, noting staff morale impact.