Patients across North Wales are set to benefit from faster and more reliable diagnoses, as Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and other Welsh hospitals receive upgraded imaging equipment.

The Welsh Government is investing over £12 million to replace ageing CT, X-ray, and bone density scanners at nine hospitals across Wales, including Wrexham Maelor, Bryn Beryl, and Dolgellau hospitals in North Wales. The upgrades will help reduce delays caused by equipment breakdowns and improve the overall speed and accuracy of patient diagnosis.

The new scanners feature enhanced image quality, improved reliability, and fully automated positioning to make procedures easier for staff and more comfortable for patients. This includes high-resolution imaging of bones, organs, and soft tissues, supporting minimally invasive procedures and faster treatment.

Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board will receive funding to install new digital X-ray rooms and replace older systems that had become difficult to maintain. The investment aims to increase patient throughput, improve clinical services, and strengthen the resilience of radiology departments across the region.

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care Jeremy Miles said the upgrades would improve efficiency across Wales’ diagnostic services and allow more patients to be seen and treated more quickly.

Other health boards benefiting from the investment include Aneurin Bevan, Cardiff & Vale, Hywel Dda, and Swansea Bay, with major upgrades also planned for the Royal Gwent, Bronglais, and University Hospital Llandough.

For North Wales patients, the new equipment promises faster scans, shorter waiting times, and more accurate diagnoses, helping hospitals meet increasing demand while improving the patient experience.