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Phone problems at Ysbyty Gwynedd sees operations cancelled Phone problems at Ysbyty Gwynedd sees operations cancelled
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Some planned operations are being cancelled at a north Wales hospital after phone lines were damaged in a storm. About 20 planned operations have been cancelled at a north Wales hospital after phone lines were damaged in a storm.
People attending out-patient clinics at Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor are also being warned about possible delays on Monday.People attending out-patient clinics at Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor are also being warned about possible delays on Monday.
The problem is thought to have been caused by a lightning strike to the main external mast on Saturday.The problem is thought to have been caused by a lightning strike to the main external mast on Saturday.
It was also reported that lightning went through an open window leaving a worker with a minor injury.It was also reported that lightning went through an open window leaving a worker with a minor injury.
In its last update on Sunday evening, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board said hospital staff will be able to answer calls on Monday morning although they will be unable to transfer calls to wards or departments. Following a site meeting on Monday morning, managers at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board said they hope to have the issue resolved by the end of the day.
Women in labour can phone the labour ward directly by calling 07500027209. One of the lines hit affects patients trying to book outpatient appointments.
Officials says urgent operations will go ahead but a small number of planned operations will be cancelled and patients contacted to explain the situation. 'Quicker'
Meanwhile, the out-patient appointment phone line at Ysybty Gwynedd is not operational. Women in labour can phone the hospital's labour ward directly by calling 07500027209.
A health board spokesperson said: "Work is continuing on-site and the situation is being carefully monitored. Officials says urgent operations will go ahead but 20 planned operations have been cancelled.
"We are working closely with colleagues from the emergency services to ensure services remain safe." A health board spokesperson said: "We would like to thank all staff for their hard work and commitment over the weekend which has kept patients and services safe.
"Many staff have worked tirelessly to support their colleagues. This has made a real difference and will allow services to get back to normal much quicker."