Construction work is to begin next year on a new integrated care centre in Cardigan, Wales.

With £23.8 million of funding having been secured from the Welsh Government, work on the facility at the old Bathhouse site will start in spring 2018.

The project involves building a modern, fit for purpose healthcare service for the local population including a GP practice, dental service and pharmacy. The centre is due to be completed in late 2019.

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Health Secretary Vaughan Gething said: "I'm pleased to announce the funding for the Cardigan Integrated Care Centre which will make a significant difference to the care people in the Cardigan area receive, closer to home in their communities.

"It's imperative that people are treated in modern centres and this project will facilitate an improved, integrated approach to healthcare in the community, all under one roof."

Hywel Dda County Director for Ceredigion, Peter Skitt, added: "We acknowledge that the planning process has at times been quite protracted and drawn-out but it's been absolutely critical for the project in terms of making sure that we've got it right first time, and I would like to reiterate our thanks to stakeholders - particularly local residents, patients and our staff - for their patience and understanding."

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