The first women’s health hubs have opened in Wales, offering support for menopause, contraception, and menstrual health closer to home.
By March 2026, hubs will be available in every health board, including Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB).
Sarah Murphy, the minister with responsibility for women’s health, said: “Women’s health hubs will make it easier for women in Wales to get care when they need it and bring that care closer to home.”
A cluster-based, GP-led hub is planned for Llandudno Community Hospital and is expected to begin seeing patients in February 2026.
These hubs will provide extended clinics, education sessions and online guidance and signposting. While some services will require referrals, others will be open access.
Ms Murphy said the hubs reflect a commitment to tackling health inequalities and ensuring women’s symptoms are not dismissed.
She said: “As the pathfinder hubs, and the new services linked to them, are rolled out, we’ll be listening to women’s feedback and adapting to make sure we are building a health service which meets the needs of women and girls, now and for generations to come.”
The Aberystwyth pilot hub, based at Padarn Surgery, is led by GPs and nurses. It offers menopause, menstrual health, and contraception services alongside existing pelvic physiotherapy and bladder and bowel care.
Alan Treharne, consultant gynaecologist at Hywel Dda University Health Board and clinical director for the Ceredigion Community and Integrated Medicine Group, said: “The pilot at Padarn Surgery is working well and we are looking forward to developing seven women’s health hubs based around our seven GP clusters across the Hywel Dda area.
“These hubs bring together new ideas and practical care, helping women living in mid and west Wales to get the support they need as close to home as possible.
“We are pleased that Welsh Government has given us the funding to develop the women’s hubs.”
Other health boards will adapt the model to meet local needs, with some hubs operating across multiple sites and others available online.
Dr Helen Munro, clinical lead at the National Strategic Network for Women’s Health, said: “These new women’s health hubs represent a meaningful shift in how we deliver care across Wales.
“What matters most is that these hubs have been shaped by women’s experiences and designed around the realities of their lives.”
The hubs are part of the Women’s Health Plan for Wales.
Each health board has received an additional £300,000 this financial year to support the development of the pathfinder women’s health hubs.
