Anyone with an interest in local health care services is invited to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Hywel Dda University Health Board at 1.30pm on Tuesday, 30 July at Y Stiwdio Fach, Canolfan S4C Yr Egin, College Road, Carmarthen SA31 3EQ.

This meeting will also be web-cast live on the internet and can be accessed via the website on the following link at 1.30pm on the day of the meeting.

This year, the AGM will review the achievements and challenges of the last year and set the direction for the year to come.

The organisation’s Annual Report, including summary accounts and the Annual Quality Statement, will be at the AGM and explain clearly to staff, patients, and the general public what has been achieved in the year, what has been difficult, and how the health board intends improve services for local people.

Hywel Dda University Health Board Interim Chair Judith Hardisty said: "On behalf of the Board, I would like to extend a warm welcome to staff, patients or members of our community who may want to attend our AGM.

"We look forward to this opportunity to share our reflections on the past year with our local population and to set our goals, aspirations and priorities for the year to come.

"I would urge those with an interest in local health care services to attend this meeting, or alternatively join our Siarad Iechyd/Talking Health membership scheme.

Members of the public are welcome to attend.

To ensure adequate provision can be made available, please advise the Board Secretary at Hywel Dda University Health Board, Corporate Offices, Ystwyth Building, St David’s Park, Carmarthen SA31 3BB or by e-mail to: joanne.wilson4@wales.nhs.uk, telephone 01267 239644.