NEXT week there is a chance to ask questions on the improvements planned for women and children’s services at Glangwili Hospital via Facebook.

Parents and mothers-to-be have been waiting for phase two redevelopment plans to progress since the removal of consultant maternity services from Withybush Hospital more than two years ago.

Hywel Dda University Health Board has announced a “virtual event” to provide an update on the plans, a business case for which is due to be submitted this summer, on Tuesday, May 2, 6pm to 7.30pm on the social media site.

Hosted by Steve Moore Chief Executive, with attendance from clinical, management and estates staff, the evening will be dedicated to sharing and discussing the current plans for the redevelopment of SCBU (Special Care Baby Unit), labour ward and maternity theatres.

A health board spokesman said: “It is the latest part of engagement on the phase two project, which thus far has involved a great deal of input from staff groups, as well as use of graffiti boards in ward locations to get patient and family views.”

Steve Moore added: “We hope you will be able to join us to share your views, especially if you are someone who has recently given birth, or the partner of someone who has recently given birth. We are going to be sharing the drawings and we really want to hear from you about whether we have got them right and other things we ought to think about.”

Other events have been held, specifically to scope views on the Glangwili Phase Two plans, including meetings with special interest groups such as baby and toddler groups in each county, bereavement support groups and sensory impairment and disability groups.

Search Hywel Dda Health Board on Facebook to like its page and join in the discussion.