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flag Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board remains in special measures in March 2026 due to severe delays in cancer and emergency care, financial losses, and staffing shortages, despite minor progress in mental health and outpatient waits.

flag Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board remains in special measures as of March 5, 2026, due to ongoing issues with emergency and cancer care, financial deficits, and staffing challenges, according to the Welsh Government’s latest review. flag While some progress has been made in mental health services and outpatient waiting times, cancer treatment delays worsened, with only 51.2% of suspected cases meeting the 62-day target—the lowest on record. flag The board faces a projected £17.4 million deficit and has paused certain surgeries due to clinical risks. flag Incidents like an elderly patient dying in a corridor underscore systemic pressures. flag Leadership changes and service reforms are underway, but officials stress the need for urgent, sustained improvement to ensure safe, timely care across North Wales.

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