Pre-first Day Placement Information
This document contains useful information about each of the hospitals that students might visit during
their time on the Cardiff Medicine Programme. Students should refer to this document in the month before
they are due to attend a hospital placement, so they can be properly prepared for their first day. It includes
information about where and when to report, accommodation, transport links, parking at the hospital, any
monies required on the first day, locations and contacts, opening hours of various offices and information
about items that you might need to bring with you.
If you have queries about placements in general, please contact the Undergraduate Office in the School of
Medicine, but if you have a query about the specific hospital you will be visiting, please use the contact
information supplied in this document to speak directly to the Undergraduate Centre in the hospital.
Student should also read the useful information held in the Clinical Placements section of the Student
Handbook, where information is given about dress codes, how to behave, codes of conduct, policies
relevant to placements, student evaluation etc.
Bronglais Hospital
General information for students and FAQs
General Information
Where do students need to go at 9am on the first Monday? Will it be
the Undergraduate Centre or a lecture theatre? (if the report venue
varies every time, please specify that students will be notified by
email 10 days before the commencement of each placement).
Students should come to the Postgraduate Centre Lecture
Theatre by 12pm on the first day of placement where they will be
allocated their keys. Keys will be available to collect from 10am
onwards from the Postgrad office for anyone arriving early.
How many students are there on average on placement at the
hospital at any one time?
Between 6 and 22
Undergraduate office opening times.
07:45 – 15:45 Mon - Fri
Library opening times.
09:30 – 16:30 Mon - Fri
Main contacts for students in the UG office with email addresses and
phone numbers.
Jackie Griffiths, Undergraduate Coordinator.
01970 628915 jackie.griffiths@wales.nhs.uk
Bronglais Hospital, Caradog Road, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion,
SY23 1ER.
Hospital address.
Accommodation
Accommodation office opening times.
09:00 – 15:00 Mon-Fri
If I arrive on a Sunday, who do I go and see about the
accommodation and who do I collect the keys from?
Accommodation is only available from the first day of
placement.
Do I need to pay a deposit for the key?
No
Will the following items be provided or do I need to take my own?

Bedding

Pots and pans
Bedding and towels are provided and kitchens fully equipped.

Towels
Are there any items that will not be provided that might be needed?
Is there a kitchen in the accommodation?
Yes
Is there access to a washing machine and a dryer?
Yes – coin operated
Is there internet access in the accommodation?
Yes – wi-fi logins allocated at Induction
Facilities in the hospital for students
Lockers?
Park & ride service available and on-site car park a very short
distance from accommodation.
Outside storage for bikes in nearby car park. No indoor
storage for large items such as bicycles or surfboards.
N/A
Is there a canteen?
Yes – located in main hospital.
Parking facilities?
Storage space for bikes and other large items, such as surf boards?
Local facilities
Where is the nearest cash point?
Town Centre – 10 minute walk
Where are the nearest shops?
Town Centre – 10 minute walk or small shop located in
hospital.
Local transport, orientation and maps
Could you please provide a map of the hospital to show where the
UG office, the library, the student accommodation, the
accommodation office and other useful places are in relation to
each other?
How far is the library from the student accommodation?
Bronglais map
etc.pdf
What are the public transport links from the main train/bus station
to the hospital?
Other useful notes and links
Form of identification needed
Please carry with you your lanyard with your Cardiff University
ID card.
Bronllys Hospital
General information for students and FAQs
General Information
Where do students need to go at 9am on the first Monday? Will it be
the Undergraduate Centre or a lecture theatre? (if the report venue
varies every time, please specify that students will be notified by
email 10 days before the commencement of each placement).
Medical Secretaries Office, usually 9.30am to meet
Housekeeper. These details are emailed to students prior to
placement.
How many students are there on average on placement at the
hospital at any one time?
4
Undergraduate office opening times.
9am-5pm
Library opening times.
Main contacts for students in the UG office with email addresses and
phone numbers.
9am – 5pm
9am – 4.30pm Fridays
Jane Parry, Undergraduate Manager 01874 712576
jane.parry@wales.nhs.uk
Hospital address.
Bronllys Hospital, Bronllys, Brecon, LD3 0LU
Accommodation office opening times.
9am – 5pm
9am – 4.30pm Fridays
Felindre ward staff
Accommodation
If I arrive on a Sunday, who do I go and see about the
accommodation and who do I collect the keys from?
Do I need to pay a deposit for the key?
Will the following items be provided or do I need to take my own?

Bedding

Pots and pans
Yes provided

Towels
Are there any items that will not be provided that might be needed?
Is there a kitchen in the accommodation?
Yes
Is there access to a washing machine and a dryer?
Yes
Is there internet access in the accommodation?
Dongle with a £10 refundable deposit.
Parking facilities?
Yes
Facilities in the hospital for students
Storage space for bikes and other large items, such as surf boards?
Lockers?
Is there a canteen?
Yes
Where is the nearest cash point?
Talgarth
Where are the nearest shops?
Talgarth
Could you please provide a map of the hospital to show where the
UG office, the library, the student accommodation, the
accommodation office and other useful places are in relation to
each other?
Emailed to students prior to placement
How far is the library from the student accommodation?
2-5 minute walk
What are the public transport links from the main train/bus station
to the hospital?
Bus timetable available but few links due to rural area.
Form of identification needed
Please carry with you your lanyard with your Cardiff University
ID card.
Local facilities
Local transport, orientation and maps
Other useful notes and links
Cardiff and Vale (UHW and UHL)
General information for students and FAQs
General Information
Where do students need to go at 9am on the first Monday? Will it be
the Undergraduate Centre or a lecture theatre? (if the report venue
varies every time, please specify that students will be notified by
email 10 days before the commencement of each placement).
How many students are there on average on placement at the
hospital at any one time?
We will notify you the Wednesday prior to placement with
updated information for each Module.
It will not be accurate if sent out any earlier
500 (UHW) and 100 (UHL)
Undergraduate office opening times.
08.30 – 16.30
Library opening times.
24 hours
Main contacts for students in the UG office with email addresses and
phone numbers.
Will provide Wednesday prior to placement
Hospital address.
Accommodation
Accommodation office opening times.
If I arrive on a Sunday, who do I go and see about the
accommodation and who do I collect the keys from?
Do I need to pay a deposit for the key?
Will the following items be provided or do I need to take my own?

Bedding

Pots and pans

Towels
Are there any items that will not be provided that might be needed?
UHW and UHL do not provide accommodation as they are
based in Cardiff.
Is there a kitchen in the accommodation?
Is there access to a washing machine and a dryer?
Is there internet access in the accommodation?
Facilities in the hospital for students
Parking facilities?
None
Storage space for bikes and other large items, such as surf boards?
Lockers?
Is there a canteen?
B1 main hospital
Yes
Local facilities
Where is the nearest cash point?
Where are the nearest shops?
concourse
concourse
Local transport, orientation and maps
Could you please provide a map of the hospital to show where the
UG office, the library, the student accommodation, the
accommodation office and other useful places are in relation to
each other?
Upper Ground Floor
C Block
UHW
How far is the library from the student accommodation?
Students will use the Health Library in the Cochrane Building.
What are the public transport links from the main train/bus station
to the hospital?
38 & 39 Bus from Cardiff city centre to Main Hospital Building
Heath Low Level train station (from Cardiff Central or Queen
Street on the Coryton line) stops just down road from the
hospital site.
Form of identification needed
Please carry with you your lanyard with your Cardiff University
ID card.
Other useful notes and links
Glan Clwyd Hospital
General information for students and FAQs
General Information
Where do students need to go at 9am on the first Monday? Will it be
the Undergraduate Centre or a lecture theatre? (if the report venue
varies every time, please specify that students will be notified by
email 10 days before the commencement of each placement).
How many students are there on average on placement at the
hospital at any one time?
On your first day of placement, please make your way to
the North Wales Clinical School (through the electronic
doors to the left of A&E, take the lift on the left to the first
floor and turn right) for 9.00am for induction.
20 – 54
Undergraduate office opening times.
8am – 5pm
Library opening times.
24hr swipe access / staffed 9-5pm Mon-Fri
Main contacts for students in the UG office with email addresses and
phone numbers.
Mrs Jayne McCall
Mr Chris West
Undergraduate Manager
Undergraduate Coordinator
Jayne.mccall@wales.nhs.uk chris.west2@wales.nhs.uk
01745 448788 Ex2554
01745 448788 Ex2555
Glan Clwyd Hospital, Sarn Lane, Bodelwyddan, RHYL,
Denbighshire LL18 5UU
Hospital address.
Accommodation
Accommodation office opening times.
7.30am – 3.30pm Emergency On Call available out of hours.
If I arrive on a Sunday, who do I go and see about the
accommodation and who do I collect the keys from?
All keys are to be collected from the 24 hour porter’s lodge,
located in the main hospital building.
Do I need to pay a deposit for the key?
No
Will the following items be provided or do I need to take my own?

Bedding

Pots and pans
All provided for you.

Towels
Are there any items that will not be provided that might be needed?
Is there a kitchen in the accommodation?
Is there access to a washing machine and a dryer?
Is there internet access in the accommodation?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Facilities in the hospital for students
Parking facilities?
Storage space for bikes and other large items, such as surf boards?
Lockers?
Is there a canteen?
On Site Parking
Sheltered Bicycle Rack at the rear of the accommodation.
Yes
Yes
Local facilities
Where is the nearest cash point?
Where are the nearest shops?
Within the main hospital building.
Bodelwyddan
Local transport, orientation and maps
Could you please provide a map of the hospital to show where the
UG office, the library, the student accommodation, the
accommodation office and other useful places are in relation to
each other?
GLAN CLWYD
DIRECTIONS TO HOSPITAL.pdf
How far is the library from the student accommodation?
< 5 min walk
What are the public transport links from the main train/bus station
to the hospital?
Please see attached
Form of identification needed
Please carry with you your lanyard with your Cardiff University
ID card.
Other useful notes and links
Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen
General information for students and FAQs
General Information
Where do students need to go at 9am on the first Monday? Will it be
the Undergraduate Centre or a lecture theatre? (if the report venue
varies every time, please specify that students will be notified by
email 10 days before the commencement of each placement).
Undergraduate & Postgraduate Centre are together in the
Medical Education Centre. The Induction @ 9am on first day
will be held in the Lecture Theatre in Postgrad. Directions will
be sent to students before placement starts.
How many students are there on average on placement at the
hospital at any one time?
12
Undergraduate office opening times.
Library opening times.
Main contacts for students in the UG office with email addresses and
phone numbers.
Hospital address.
9 – 5pm Mon – Thus
9 – 4.30pm Friday
24 hour access with access cards given on day 1
Alison May
Alison.may@wales.nhs.uk
01267 227505
Hywel Dda Health Board, Glangwili General Hospital,
Carmarthen SA31 2AF
Accommodation
Accommodation office opening times.
N/A
If I arrive on a Sunday, who do I go and see about the
accommodation and who do I collect the keys from?
*Please note* If you wish to arrive the night before placement -
Do I need to pay a deposit for the key?
No
Will the following items be provided or do I need to take my own?
Duvets & covers, (if you prefer your own, this is fine), short
extension leads, we have normal size mugs, (some may prefer to
bring their own), cutlery, plates, saucepans. Some hangers are
supplied, but you may need more depending on your wardrobe!
Hand towels supplied.
Not supplied: Tea Towels, oven gloves, food weighing scales (if
you plan baking). If you cook a lot, you may wish to bring a large
cook pot.

Bedding

Pots and pans

Towels
Are there any items that will not be provided that might be needed?
Is there a kitchen in the accommodation?
Is there access to a washing machine and a dryer?
Is there internet access in the accommodation?
the keys for your accommodation will be held by the Porters,
either on main reception desk, or if the desk is unmanned, walk
past main reception, take the 2nd corridor on the right, under the
stairwell, walk to the corner of the small corridor, and the last door
on the right before you turn the corner is the Porters
Lodge. Porter’s Bleep 088 dial 81, press 088, phone number you
are calling from followed by hash key).
Yes
Yes
Yes - wireless
Facilities in the hospital for students
Parking facilities?
Storage space for bikes and other large items, such as surf boards?
Lockers?
Is there a canteen?
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Local facilities
Where is the nearest cash point?
Where are the nearest shops?
In the Hospital, but it does charge.
20 mins walk, 5 mins in car.
Local transport, orientation and maps
Could you please provide a map of the hospital to show where the
UG office, the library, the student accommodation, the
accommodation office and other useful places are in relation to
each other?
Glangwili Hospital
map with Student Accom, Reception, Library.pdf
What are the public transport links from the main train/bus station
to the hospital?
3 mins walk
Buses run every 15 minute/30 minutes to town (depending
on time of day). Train Station is 5 minutes walk from Bus
station. Janet on Front Reception can help with bus times.
Form of identification needed
Please carry with you your lanyard with your Cardiff University
ID card.
How far is the library from the student accommodation?
Other useful notes and links
Gwynedd Hospital (Ysbyty Gwynedd)
General information for students and FAQs
General Information
Where do students need to go at 9am on the first Monday? Will it be
the Undergraduate Centre or a lecture theatre? (if the report venue
varies every time, please specify that students will be notified by
email 10 days before the commencement of each placement).
Student Induction will take place at 9am in the North Wales
Clinical School at the main hospital site.
How many students are there on average on placement at the
hospital at any one time?
Approx 60 currently
Undergraduate office opening times.
0830 – 1630
Library opening times.
24 hr access – manned hours
Main contacts for students in the UG office with email addresses and
phone numbers.
Kim Thomas – Undergraduate Centre Manager 01248
385068 kimberley.thomas2@wales.nhs.uk
Myfanwy Roberts – Undergraduate Support Officer 01248
384085 myfanwy.roberts@wales.nhs.uk
North Wales Clinical School, Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor,
Gwynedd, LL57 2PW
Hospital address.
Accommodation
Accommodation office opening times.
0700 - 1500
If I arrive on a Sunday, who do I go and see about the
accommodation and who do I collect the keys from?
Main reception of the hospital – bring your ID
Do I need to pay a deposit for the key?
No
Will the following items be provided or do I need to take my own?

Bedding

Pots and pans

Towels
Are there any items that will not be provided that might be needed?
Provided for you
Provided for you
NOT Provided – you will need to bring your own
There are no bedside / desk lamps provided
Is there a kitchen in the accommodation?
Yes
Is there access to a washing machine and a dryer?
Yes
Is there internet access in the accommodation?
Yes – you will be issued with a user name and password
during induction
Parking facilities?
Lockers?
On site at the residences – you will be issued with a parking
permit shortly after arrival
Bike shelters are available but are away from the residences.
No provision for other large items
Lockers are available in the student common room
Is there a canteen?
Yes
Where is the nearest cash point?
Where are the nearest shops?
Free machine in the hospital
Cash point (with a charge) at the post office across the road
from the main entrance
The city centre is approx 5 – 10 minutes by car – 20 minutes
to walk
Out of town shopping (Next / Matalan / TK Maxx / PC World
etc) and supermarkets are approx 5 minutes away.
How far is the library from the student accommodation?
Just across the car park – 2 minutes walk
What are the public transport links from the main train/bus station
to the hospital?
Regular bus services from the city centre to the hospital.
From the train station it’s best to get a taxi which should cost
no more than £3 - £4.
Form of identification needed
Please carry with you your lanyard with your Cardiff University
ID card.
Facilities in the hospital for students
Storage space for bikes and other large items, such as surf boards?
Local facilities
Local transport, orientation and maps
Other useful notes and links
Neath Port Talbot Hospital
General information for students and FAQs
General Information
Where do students need to go at 9am on the first Monday? Will it be
the Undergraduate Centre or a lecture theatre? (if the report venue
varies every time, please specify that students will be notified by
email 10 days before the commencement of each placement).
Education Centre, 2nd Floor, Neath Port Talbot Hospital
How many students are there on average on placement at the
hospital at any one time?
Variable, but there will never be more than 8 students at any
one time, different cohorts at different times.
Undergraduate office opening times.
8.45am to 4.30pm (covered by Library at times)
Library opening times.
8.45am to 4.30pm
Main contacts for students in the UG office with email addresses and
phone numbers.
Until further notice all enquiries should go to Eve Jeffery,
Medical Education Manager, 01656 752070 or 01639
862202 or eve.jeffery2@wales.nhs.uk
Education Centre, Neath Port Talbot Hospital, Baglan Way,
Port Talbot, SA12 7BX
Hospital address.
Accommodation
Accommodation office opening times.
T: 01639 683013
E: anita.case@nhs.uk
T: 01639 875768
Only a skeleton service is provided no office hours. Replies
will come via this email address.
If I arrive on a Sunday, who do I go and see about the
accommodation and who do I collect the keys from?
Switchboard
Do I need to pay a deposit for the key?
Yes if a Car park swipe is required to be paid for in the
Finance Office
Will the following items be provided or do I need to take my own?

Bedding

Pots and pans
Yes

Towels
Are there any items that will not be provided that might be needed?
Is there a kitchen in the accommodation?
Yes
Is there access to a washing machine and a dryer?
Yes
Is there internet access in the accommodation?
NO – I believe tenants use their own dongle. The main
hospital does have access to Eduroam for .ac.uk accounts.
Parking facilities?
YES
Storage space for bikes and other large items, such as surf boards?
No
Lockers?
YES
Is there a canteen?
YES
Where is the nearest cash point?
GROUND FLOOR, NEATH PORT TALBOT HOSPITAL
Where are the nearest shops?
Approx 1.5 Miles
Could you please provide a map of the hospital to show where the
UG office, the library, the student accommodation, the
accommodation office and other useful places are in relation to
each other?
We don’t have a current map at present. Education Centre is
located in the main hospital, 2nd floor. Have the old layout
that we use at the moment.
How far is the library from the student accommodation?
Accommodation is approximately 5 minute walk from main
hospital.
Local Bus Service or Taxi. Main Port Talbot Train station in
Town Centre. Baglan does have a train station.
Facilities in the hospital for students
Local facilities
Local transport, orientation and maps
What are the public transport links from the main train/bus station
to the hospital?
Other useful notes and links
Form of identification needed
Please carry with you your lanyard with your Cardiff University
ID card.
Nevill Hall Hospital
General information for students and FAQs
General Information
Where do students need to go at 9am on the first Monday? Will it be
the Undergraduate Centre or a lecture theatre? (if the report venue
varies every time, please specify that students will be notified by
email 10 days before the commencement of each placement).
1st Floor, Education Centre, Nevill Hall Hospital by 08.30
How many students are there on average on placement at the
hospital at any one time?
20
Undergraduate office opening times.
08.00 – 17.00
Library opening times.
24/7 with swipe card access
Main contacts for students in the UG office with email addresses and
phone numbers.
01873 732882 or 01873 732661
Lynne.kupe@wales.nhs.uk
Helen.drummond@wales.nhs.uk
Hospital address.
Nevill Hall Hospital, Brecon Road, Abergavenny,
Monmouthshire, NP7 7EG
Accommodation office opening times.
09.00 – 16.00
If I arrive on a Sunday, who do I go and see about the
accommodation and who do I collect the keys from?
Sunday arrival by prior arrangement with the undergraduate
office only
Do I need to pay a deposit for the key?
No – if keys are lost there will be a £30 charge
Will the following items be provided or do I need to take my own?
Provided
Accommodation

Bedding

Pots and pans

Towels
Are there any items that will not be provided that might be needed?
Is there a kitchen in the accommodation?
Yes
Is there access to a washing machine and a dryer?
Yes
Is there internet access in the accommodation?
No but dongles provided.
Parking facilities?
Yes
Storage space for bikes and other large items, such as surf boards?
No
Lockers?
No
Is there a canteen?
Yes
Where is the nearest cash point?
In hospital concourse
Where are the nearest shops?
Within walking distance
Facilities in the hospital for students
Local facilities
Local transport, orientation and maps
Could you please provide a map of the hospital to show where the
UG office, the library, the student accommodation, the
accommodation office and other useful places are in relation to
each other?
Nevill-Hall-MAP1.pdf
How far is the library from the student accommodation?
On site – walking distance
What are the public transport links from the main train/bus station
to the hospital?
Bus stop within hospital grounds. Train station approx 2
miles
Form of identification needed
Please carry with you your lanyard with your Cardiff University
ID card.
Other useful notes and links
Prince Charles Hospital
General information for students and FAQs
General Information
Where do students need to go at 9am on the first Monday? Will it be
the Undergraduate Centre or a lecture theatre? (if the report venue
varies every time, please specify that students will be notified by
email 10 days before the commencement of each placement).
Medical Education Centre
First Floor
Prince Charles hospital
How many students are there on average on placement at the
hospital at any one time?
50
Undergraduate office opening times.
8am – 5pm
Library opening times.
Main contacts for students in the UG office with email addresses and
phone numbers.
Cerys Gamble 01685 724413
Cerys.gamble@wales.nhs.uk
Hospital address.
Prince Charles Hospital
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 9DT
Accommodation office opening times.
7:30 – 4pm
If I arrive on a Sunday, who do I go and see about the
accommodation and who do I collect the keys from?
Keys on a Sunday should be collected from the porters lodge
Do I need to pay a deposit for the key?
No
Will the following items be provided or do I need to take my own?
All will be provided although its suggested students should
bring quilts and more towels if their stay is long term ie 4
weeks or more
Accommodation

Bedding

Pots and pans

Towels
Are there any items that will not be provided that might be needed?
Is there a kitchen in the accommodation?
Shared kitchen
Is there access to a washing machine and a dryer?
There is a separate laundry room
Is there internet access in the accommodation?
Medical Education Centre can provide a loan of dongles (£10
deposit is required)
Parking facilities?
Free parking
Storage space for bikes and other large items, such as surf boards?
None
Lockers?
Lockers available in student lounge (£5 deposit required)
Is there a canteen?
Yes
Where is the nearest cash point?
Merthyr Town Centre
Where are the nearest shops?
Merthyr Town Centre
Could you please provide a map of the hospital to show where the
UG office, the library, the student accommodation, the
accommodation office and other useful places are in relation to
each other?
Map not available
How far is the library from the student accommodation?
Library is situated in the main hospital next to Medical
Education centre
Buses every 15mins leave and arrive from Prince Charles
Hospital to Merthyr Town Centre. Buses to Cardiff from
Merthyr Town Centre every 15mins, trains every half hour
Facilities in the hospital for students
Local facilities
Local transport, orientation and maps
What are the public transport links from the main train/bus station
to the hospital?
Other useful notes and links
Form of identification needed
Please carry with you your lanyard with your Cardiff University
ID card.
Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli
General information for students and FAQs
General Information
Where do students need to go at 9am on the first Monday? Will it be
the Undergraduate Centre or a lecture theatre? (if the report venue
varies every time, please specify that students will be notified by
email 10 days before the commencement of each placement).
Students will need to head to the Medical Education Centre
(Opposite Ward1 and CDU) on the first day of placement
How many students are there on average on placement at the
hospital at any one time?
14
Undergraduate office opening times.
Monday – Friday 8.45am – 5pm
Library opening times.
Manned Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5pm (students can
access all library facilities 24hrs a day, with access code)
Richard Davies: Richard.m.davies@wales.nhs.uk, 01554
783250
Main contacts for students in the UG office with email addresses and
phone numbers.
Hospital address.
Prince Philip Hospital, Bryngwyn Mawr, Dafen Llanelli,
SA148QF
Accommodation office opening times.
Monday – Friday 8am - 4pm
If I arrive on a Sunday, who do I go and see about the
accommodation and who do I collect the keys from?
Keys are available from Switchboard (as you come through
the main entrance, it’s the office on your right)
Do I need to pay a deposit for the key?
£10 (given to Richard in the Undergrad Office)
Will the following items be provided or do I need to take my own?
There is bedding, pots, pans and towels in each flat, but if you
want to bring your own you are more than welcome too.
Accommodation

Bedding

Pots and pans

Towels
Are there any items that will not be provided that might be needed?
Is there a kitchen in the accommodation?
Each block has a shared kitchen (4 students share 1 kitchen)
Is there access to a washing machine and a dryer?
Washing Machines are available on the ground floor of the
student accommodation.
Wifi is available; usernames will be given out in induction.
Is there internet access in the accommodation?
Facilities in the hospital for students
Storage space for bikes and other large items, such as surf boards?
Students can park, in the accommodation block or in the
bottom 2 staff car parks (do not park in the pay and display
car park)
There is a bike storage facility at the back of the hospital.
Lockers?
Lockers are available in the Doctors Mess
Is there a canteen?
Yes, its open from 9am -4pm
Where is the nearest cash point?
There is a cash point on site, but it charges £1.99 to take
money out, there is a free cash point in the co op up the road
Is the Co Op, about 300yards up the road, or Tesco which is a
5min drive.
Parking facilities?
Local facilities
Where are the nearest shops?
Local transport, orientation and maps
Could you please provide a map of the hospital to show where the
UG office, the library, the student accommodation, the
accommodation office and other useful places are in relation to
each other?
PPH Map.pdf
How far is the library from the student accommodation?
75 yards
What are the public transport links from the main train/bus station
to the hospital?
The hospital bus stop is one of the main stops to town centre
and to Swansea. There is a train station in the town centre, 2
miles from the hospital.
Form of identification needed
Please carry with you your lanyard with your Cardiff University
ID card.
Other useful notes and links
Princess of Wales Hospital Multi Professional Education Centre (MPEC)
General information for students and FAQs
General Information
Where do students need to go at 9am on the first Monday? Will it be
the Undergraduate Centre or a lecture theatre? (if the report venue
varies every time, please specify that students will be notified by
email 10 days before the commencement of each placement).
How many students are there on average on placement at the
hospital at any one time?
Year 1 – direct to department
Year 2 – to MPEC
Year 3 – to MPEC
Year 4 – direct to department
Year 5 – to MPEC
Projects – direct to supervisor
All students notified by email 7 – 10 days in advance
80 to 100
Undergraduate office opening times.
8.00am – 5.00pm
Library opening times.
8.00am – 6.00pm Out of Hours access via entry card
Main contacts for students in the UG office with email addresses and
phone numbers.
Julie Jones Julie.jones@wales.nhs.uk 01656 752242
Wendy Jones WendyE.Jones@wales.nhs.uk 01656 752243
Hospital address.
Coity Road, Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan CF31 1RQ
Accommodation office opening times.
8.00am – 5.00pm Mrs Lorrain Davies 01656 752554
If I arrive on a Sunday, who do I go and see about the
accommodation and who do I collect the keys from?
Accommodation must be requested in advance
Keys can be collected from Hotel Services in Zone F
Do I need to pay a deposit for the key?
No – signature required
Will the following items be provided or do I need to take my own?
Yes provided
Accommodation

Bedding

Pots and pans

Towels
Are there any items that will not be provided that might be needed?
No
Is there a kitchen in the accommodation?
Yes - shared
Is there access to a washing machine and a dryer?
Yes – In the community centre
Is there internet access in the accommodation?
No – Dongles required from Cardiff University but out of hours
room in MPEC can be used with entry card from Library
Parking facilities?
Yes – Free of charge
Storage space for bikes and other large items, such as surf boards?
Yes – via Accommodation Manager – Lorrain Davies
Lockers?
In the common room
Is there a canteen?
Yes
Where is the nearest cash point?
Main Entrance of Hospital – fee charged
Cash back can be obtained from the W H Smith shop
W H Smith in the hospital. Bridgend town, Tesco, Aldi, Asda,
McArthur Glenn Designer outlet & Sainsbury approx 1 mile
Facilities in the hospital for students
Local facilities
Where are the nearest shops?
Local transport, orientation and maps
Could you please provide a map of the hospital to show where the
UG office, the library, the student accommodation, the
accommodation office and other useful places are in relation to
each other?
Princess-of-Wales-M
ap with MPEC.pdf
How far is the library from the student accommodation?
Approx 100 yards
What are the public transport links from the main train/bus station
to the hospital?
Train and Bus station in Bridgend Town approx 1 mile away.
Regular buses pass the hospital. Taxi rank in train station.
Form of identification needed
Please carry with you your lanyard with your Cardiff University
ID card.
Other useful notes and links
ROYAL GLAMORGAN HOSPITAL
General information for students and FAQs
General Information
Where do students need to go at 9am on the first Monday? Will it be
the Undergraduate Centre or a lecture theatre? (if the report venue
varies every time, please specify that students will be notified by
email 10 days before the commencement of each placement).
Medical Education Centre, First Floor Main Hospital,
Royal Glamorgan Hospital
How many students are there on average on placement at the
hospital at any one time?
74 or 94 (Thursdays when Year 1 present )
Undergraduate office opening times.
8am to 5pm
Library opening times.
8am to 6pm
Main contacts for students in the UG office with email addresses and
phone numbers.
Ann Doster Senior Undergrad Support Ann.Doster@Wales.nhs.uk
01443 443571 Ext 4472
Kevin Jones Medical Education Support Kevin.Jones3@Wales.nhs.uk
01443 443406
Carly Acreman Med Education Support Carly.Acreman@Wales.nhs.uk
01443 443414
Hospital address.
Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Cwm Taf Local Health Board,
Llantrisant, CF72 8XR
Accommodation office opening times.
8am to 5pm
If I arrive on a Sunday, who do I go and see about the
accommodation and who do I collect the keys from?
Main Switchboard if this ever happens
Do I need to pay a deposit for the key?
£5 deposit for locker keys
Will the following items be provided or do I need to take my own?
Yes provided
Friday 8am to 5pm
Accommodation

Bedding

Pots and pans

Towels
Are there any items that will not be provided that might be needed?
Is there a kitchen in the accommodation?
Yes
Is there access to a washing machine and a dryer?
Yes
Is there internet access in the accommodation?
No
Parking facilities?
Free Car Park
Storage space for bikes and other large items, such as surf boards?
Bike Park area and surf board could be stored in room
Lockers?
Yes £5 deposit required
Is there a canteen?
Yes
Where is the nearest cash point?
1 Mile in Talbot Green (15 minute walk)
Where are the nearest shops?
1 Mile in Talbot Green (15 minute walk)
Facilities in the hospital for students
Local facilities
Local transport, orientation and maps
Could you please provide a map of the hospital to show where the
UG office, the library, the student accommodation, the
accommodation office and other useful places are in relation to
each other?
How far is the library from the student accommodation?
What are the public transport links from the main train/bus station
to the hospital?
Royal-Glamorgan-3D
MAP.ppt
Students Common Room is across the road from the Main
Hospital, the Library is situated in the Main Hospital
Buses to Cardiff from outside the hospital, trains from
Pontyclun Station about 2 miles away from hospital
Other useful notes and links
Form of identification needed
Please carry with you your lanyard with your Cardiff University
ID card.
Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport
General information for students and FAQs
General Information
Where do students need to go at 9am on the first Monday? Will it be
the Undergraduate Centre or a lecture theatre? (if the report venue
varies every time, please specify that students will be notified by
email 10 days before the commencement of each placement).
By no later than 8.30am
Undergraduate Centre
Block 7, Friars Field
Newport. NP20 4EZ
How many students are there on average on placement at the
hospital at any one time?
Approx 100
Undergraduate office opening times.
8am – 5pm – Mon - Fri
Library opening times.
24 hr (staffed 8 – 5pm Mon – Fri)
Main contacts for students in the UG office with email addresses and
phone numbers.
Miss Maria West, Undergraduate Manager
Tel: 01633 238150 Email: maria.west@wales.nhs.uk
Mrs Claire Anderson, Undergraduate Administrative Assistant
Tel: 01633 238149 Email: Claire.anderson2@wales.nhs.uk
Miss Laura Hodkinson, Undergraduate Administrative Assistant
Tel: 01633 234511 Email: Laura.Hodkinson@wales.nhs.uk
Mrs Kerry James, Clinical Skills Manager, Postgraduate Department
The Friars Education Centre, Friars House
Tel: 01633 23(8124) Email: Kerry.James2@wales.nhs.uk
Hospital address.
Royal Gwent Hospital, Cardiff Road, Newport
Accommodation
Accommodation is not provided in this hospital
Facilities in the hospital for students
Parking facilities?
Storage space for bikes and other large items, such as surf boards?
Car parking on site at the Royal Gwent Hospital is FREE. There are 2 off
site car parks also available one is Mendalgief Road Car Park and
opposite, Whiteheads Car Park - 300 spaces.
Bicycle rack outside Undergrad Centre
Is there a canteen?
Coin operated lockers are located within the main Undergraduate
Corridor with a few additional lockers located in the Common Room (£1
coin required)
Restaurant located on Floor 3, Royal Gwent Hospital
Where is the nearest cash point?
Local garage opposite St Woolos Hospital or Newport town centre
Where are the nearest shops?
Newport town centre/Asda within walking distance
Lockers?
Local facilities
Local transport, orientation and maps
Could you please provide a map of the hospital to show where the
UG office, the library, the student accommodation, the
accommodation office and other useful places are in relation to
each other?
Royal Gwent Hospital
Map.pdf
How far is the library from the student accommodation?
Located in the Undergraduate Centre
What are the public transport links from the main train/bus station
to the hospital?
Bus available from Newport Bus Station to hospital (please note this is
not a free bus)
Form of identification needed
Please carry with you your lanyard with your Cardiff University
ID card.
Other useful notes and links
St Cadocs Hospital
General information for students and FAQs
General Information
Where do students need to go at 9am on the first Monday? Will it be
the Undergraduate Centre or a lecture theatre? (if the report venue
varies every time, please specify that students will be notified by
email 10 days before the commencement of each placement).
How many students are there on average on placement at the
hospital at any one time?
Seminar Room A
Postgraduate Centre
St. Cadocs Hospital
Lodge Road
Caerleon Gwent NP18 3XQ
10
Undergraduate office opening times.
9.00am-5.00pm
Library opening times.
9.00am-5.-0pm
Main contacts for students in the UG office with email addresses and
phone numbers.
Mrs. Suzanne Burt
Suzanne.burt@wales.nhs.uk
Tel: 01633 436707
St. Cadocs Hospital
Lodge Road
Caerleon Gwent NP18 3XQ
Hospital address.
Accommodation
Accommodation office opening times.
9.00am-5.00pm
If I arrive on a Sunday, who do I go and see about the
accommodation and who do I collect the keys from?
Hotel Services (no accommodation available at present)
Do I need to pay a deposit for the key?
No
Will the following items be provided or do I need to take my own?
provided

Bedding

Pots and pans

Towels
Are there any items that will not be provided that might be needed?
Is there a kitchen in the accommodation?
Shared
Is there access to a washing machine and a dryer?
Yes
Is there internet access in the accommodation?
Yes
Parking facilities?
In hospital grounds
Storage space for bikes and other large items, such as surf boards?
No
Lockers?
No
Is there a canteen?
Yes
Where is the nearest cash point?
Caerleon
Where are the nearest shops?
Caerleon
Could you please provide a map of the hospital to show where the
UG office, the library, the student accommodation, the
accommodation office and other useful places are in relation to
each other?
Hospital layout map not available.
How far is the library from the student accommodation?
Approx 30 yards
What are the public transport links from the main train/bus station
to the hospital?
Bus Service available from Newport to Caerleon
Form of identification needed
Please carry with you your lanyard with your Cardiff University
ID card.
Facilities in the hospital for students
Local facilities
Local transport, orientation and maps
Other useful notes and links
Saint David’s, Carmarthen
General information for students and FAQs
General Information
Where do students need to go at 9am on the first Monday? Will it be
the Undergraduate Centre or a lecture theatre? (if the report venue
varies every time, please specify that students will be notified by
email 10 days before the commencement of each placement).
The Medical Education Department, 1 st Floor, Hafan Derwen,
St. David’s Park, Carmarthen, SA31 3BB
How many students are there on average on placement at the
hospital at any one time?
5 Cardiff (we also have Swansea students sometimes at the
same time)
Undergraduate office opening times.
8.45am – 5pm Mon – Thu and 8.45am – 4.30pm Fri
Library opening times.
9am – 5pm Mon-Fri
Main contacts for students in the UG office with email addresses and
phone numbers.
Eleanor Pearce Eleanor.pearce@wales.nhs.uk
Rhiannon Davies Rhiannon.davies@wales.nhs.uk
Hospital address.
Hafan Derwen, St. David’s Park, Carmarthen SA31 3BB
Accommodation office opening times.
Keys collected from Undergraduate Office
If I arrive on a Sunday, who do I go and see about the
accommodation and who do I collect the keys from?
Keys can be collected from wards depending on where the
student is based information sent 2 weeks in advance
Do I need to pay a deposit for the key?
No
Will the following items be provided or do I need to take my own?
All the shown items are provided including bedding but we tell
the students they may want to take their own duvets
Accommodation

Bedding

Pots and pans

Towels
Are there any items that will not be provided that might be needed?
Is there a kitchen in the accommodation?
Yes
Is there access to a washing machine and a dryer?
Washing machine no dryer
Is there internet access in the accommodation?
yes
Parking facilities?
yes
Storage space for bikes and other large items, such as surf boards?
yes
Lockers?
No (not needed in accommodation)
Is there a canteen?
yes
Where is the nearest cash point?
Carmarthen/Llanelli/Haverfordwest
Where are the nearest shops?
As above
Could you please provide a map of the hospital to show where the
UG office, the library, the student accommodation, the
accommodation office and other useful places are in relation to
each other?
Map not available
How far is the library from the student accommodation?
Library’s are in the main hospitals as well as Hafan Derwen
What are the public transport links from the main train/bus station
to the hospital?
Bus timetables can be found at Carmarthenshire.gov.uk
However taxi’s are provided when necessary
Form of identification needed
Please carry with you your lanyard with your Cardiff University
ID card.
Facilities in the hospital for students
Local facilities
Local transport, orientation and maps
Other useful notes and links
St. David’s Park is the base for Mental Health and is where teaching sessions are held however students
can be based in either Haverfordwest, Llanelli or Carmarthen. All information, maps etc are always sent
well in advance.
Withybush General Hosptial
General information for students and FAQs
General Information
Where do students need to go at 8:30am on the first Monday? Will it
be the Undergraduate Centre or a lecture theatre? (if the report
venue varies every time, please specify that students will be notified
by email 10 days before the commencement of each placement).
How many students are there on average on placement at the
hospital at any one time?
Induction is at in the Clinical Skills Room at the Postgraduate
Centre, Withybush General Hospital. The Clinical Skills Room is
situated on the lower ground floor of the main building. Come out of
the stairs/lift and turn left. Turn left down the only corridor on the
left and the Skills Room is the second door on your left. If the venue
changes you will be notified by email 10 days before.
Minimum of 4 and a maximum of 31
Undergraduate office opening times.
Medical Education Office open 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Library opening times.
9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Students have 24 hour access via swipe card
Main contacts for students in the UG office with email addresses and
phone numbers.
Mrs. Victoria Hopkins – Undergraduate Training Coordinator
Victoria.hopkins1@wales.nhs.uk 01437 773724
Hospital address.
Postgraduate Medical Centre, Withybush General Hospital, Hywel
Dda Health Board, Fishguard Road, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire,
SA61 2PZ
Accommodation office opening times.
8:30 – 4:00 pm ; Helen Harris – Administrative Assistant
If I arrive on a Sunday, who do I go and see about the
accommodation and who do I collect the keys from?
The keys for the onsite accommodation are available to be picked
up from the Porter’s Office; this is situated on the lower ground floor
of the main building. Come out of the stairs/lift and turn left, the
office is the first door on your right, just after the canteen.
No but it costs £15 to replace a lost key
Accommodation
Do I need to pay a deposit for the key?
Will the following items be provided or do I need to take my own?

Bedding

Pots and pans

Towels
Are there any items that will not be provided that might be needed?
Bedding, Bedside Lights, Hand Towels, Toilets Rolls, Towels, Pots &
Pans, Cooker, Utensils, Fridge etc are provided. However, no toasters
are provided as they pose a Health and Safety risk.
Suggestions for own comfort:
Spare blanket
Laptop/Tablet
Is there a kitchen in the accommodation?
Yes
Is there access to a washing machine and a dryer?
Washing machine and drier available. Purchase a £10 card - £1 per
wash
WIFI access – passwords give at induction
Is there internet access in the accommodation?
Facilities in the hospital for students
Storage space for bikes and other large items, such as surf boards?
Parking at the hospital is somewhat limited so I suggest you give
yourself time to park. You will be allocated with a parking pass at
your induction; on the morning of the induction can you write
'Student on Placement ex 3724' on paper and put it in your
windscreen please.
Outside back stands.
Lockers?
Yes but not in all departments
Is there a canteen?
Yes
Where is the nearest cash point?
Free cash point at the local supermarket, a 10 min walk away. The
local 24 hour garage has an ATM machine charging £1 per
transaction. Marks and Spenser provide cash back.
To the side of the hospital. Shops consist of 24 hour garage, Marks &
Spenser, Boots, Next, Laura Ashley, Sports Direct.
Parking facilities?
Local facilities
Where are the nearest shops?
Local transport, orientation and maps
Could you please provide a map of the hospital to show where the
UG office, the library, the student accommodation, the
accommodation office and other useful places are in relation to
each other?
Withybush-Site
Map.pdf
Withybush-PLAN OF
LOWER GROUND FLOOR.pdf
What are the public transport links from the main train/bus station
to the hospital?
Accommodation is located onsite. Less than 5 min walk from
accommodation to the Library.
Train Station is 20 min walk from hospital and 8 min walk to main
bus station. Buses run fairly frequently from main bus station to the
hospital. Recommended taxi companies are: Paul’s Taxi 01437
764050 or Rocky’s Taxi 01437 890891.
Form of identification needed
Please carry with you your lanyard with your Cardiff University
ID card.
How far is the library from the student accommodation?
Other useful notes and links
Wrexham Maelor Hospital
General information for students and FAQs
General Information
Where do students need to go at 9am on the first Monday? Will it be
the Undergraduate Centre or a lecture theatre? (if the report venue
varies every time, please specify that students will be notified by
email 10 days before the commencement of each placement).
How many students are there on average on placement at the
hospital at any one time?
Undergraduate office opening times.
Library opening times.
Main contacts for students in the UG office with email addresses and
phone numbers.
Hospital address.
All inductions are held in Rooms 4/5 of the Wrexham Medical
Institute, (across the car park from the main hospital
entrance). Usually at 9.30am but timings confirmed by email
to each student before placement. It is compulsory to attend
this induction, otherwise placement cannot commence.
Depending upon timing of placement blocks generally have
50-60 students on placement at any one time.
9am – 4pm, Monday to Friday.
6am – Midnight 7 days per week
Jean Ryan, Undergraduate Manager. Ph: 01978 727892
Email: Jean.Ryan@wales.nhs.uk
Andrea Taylor, Undergraduate Administrator. Ph: 01978
727895 Email: Andrea.Taylor@wales.nhs.uk
Helen James, Undergraduate Officer. Ph: 01978 727894
Email: Helen.James5@wales.nhs.uk
North Wales Clinical School (Wrexham), Wrexham Medical
Institute, Croesnewydd Road, Wrexham, LL13 7YP
Accommodation
Accommodation office opening times.
If I arrive on a Sunday, who do I go and see about the
accommodation and who do I collect the keys from?
Do I need to pay a deposit for the key?
Will the following items be provided or do I need to take my own?

Bedding

Pots and pans
9am – 4pm, Monday – Friday.
Please collect all keys from Switchboard, (open 24/7)
situated just through main hospital entrance, take a right in
front of the hospital chapel and follow signs for Cardiology.
Just before Cardiology Reception is a door on right, which is
the switchboard entrance.
No but there £30 charge for the replacement of lost keys.
All bedding, towels, and kitchen utensils are provided.
Students are advised that if they prefer duvets, they should
bring their own.

Towels
Are there any items that will not be provided that might be needed?
Is there a kitchen in the accommodation?
Is there access to a washing machine and a dryer?
Is there internet access in the accommodation?
Yes.
Yes, there is a shared launderette. This is coin-operated.
Yes, wireless broadband.
Facilities in the hospital for students
Parking facilities?
Storage space for bikes and other large items, such as surf boards?
Lockers?
Is there a canteen?
Yes.
Yes. These are stored at your own risk.
Yes, in the Doctors’ Mess.
Yes, in the main hospital.
Local facilities
Where is the nearest cash point?
Where are the nearest shops?
In the main hospital, (5 minute walk).
Supermarkets, retail parks & shops within walking distance.
Local transport, orientation and maps
Could you please provide a map of the hospital to show where the
UG office, the library, the student accommodation, the
accommodation office and other useful places are in relation to
each other?
How far is the library from the student accommodation?
What are the public transport links from the main train/bus station
to the hospital?
Wrexham-Map.pdf
10 minute walk.
Hospital is less than a mile from Wrexham General and
Wrexham Central Train Stations. Bus 9, 10, 11, 12, 15a, 16,
17, 21a, 26, D42, TL, X50, X94 stop on Croesnewydd Road,
outside Wrexham Maelor Hospital (please check before use).
For further information and timetable details, please check
the Wrexham Council website's bus pages or TravelineCymru
website. You can also telephone Wrexham Bus Line on
01978 266166 or Traveline Cymru on 0871 200 22 33.
Other useful notes and links
Form of identification needed
Please carry with you your lanyard with your Cardiff University
ID card.
Ystrad Fawr Hospital
General information for students and FAQs
General Information
Where do students need to go at 9am on the first Monday? Will it be
the Undergraduate Centre or a lecture theatre? (if the report venue
varies every time, please specify that students will be notified by
email 10 days before the commencement of each placement).
Education Centre on the second floor
How many students are there on average on placement at the
hospital at any one time?
4- 6
Undergraduate office opening times.
9.00am.- 5.00pm Mon – Thursday Friday 9.00am – 4.30pm
Library opening times.
9.00am – 5.00pm Mon- Thursday – Friday 9.00am – 4.30pm
Main contacts for students in the UG office with email addresses and
phone numbers.
Ms Nicola Tamlyn 02920802213 Secretary
Nicola.Tamlyn@wales.nhs.uk
Mrs Claire Powell 02920802613
Education Centre Manager Claire.Powell3@wales.nhs.uk
Hospital address.
Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr Ystrad Fawr Way Ystrad Mynach Hengoed
CF82 7EP
Accommodation
Accommodation is not provided at this hospital.
Facilities in the hospital for students
Parking facilities?
Yes – no charge
Storage space for bikes and other large items, such as surf boards?
Bikes only
Lockers?
Yes in the Education Centre Deposit of £5 for key
Is there a canteen?
Yes. Plus Undergradute Mess/Kitchen in the Education
Centre
Where is the nearest cash point?
Ground Floor Reception Area within Hospital
Where are the nearest shops?
WRVS shop within Hospital otherwise a short drive to Ystrad
Mynach Town Centre or a Local Tesco’s
Local facilities
Local transport, orientation and maps
Could you please provide a map of the hospital to show where the
UG office, the library, the student accommodation, the
accommodation office and other useful places are in relation to
each other?
Ystrad-Fawr-Map.pd
f
Ystrad-Fawr-Directio
ns.pdf
How far is the library from the student accommodation?
Library situated within the Education Centre
What are the public transport links from the main train/bus station
to the hospital?
Buses stop right outside the Hospital/ Train station is within
walking distance of the hospital
Form of identification needed
Please carry with you your lanyard with your Cardiff University
ID card. Library Card
Other useful notes and links