Bronllys Hospital has become the first hospital in Wales to be awarded Green Flag status.

The accolade, which recognises well-managed and environmentally sustainable green spaces, was presented by Keep Wales Tidy during a ceremony at the Powys hospital on Tuesday, July 15.

Claire Madsen, Director of Allied Health Professions at Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB), and Owen Derbyshire, Chief Executive of Keep Wales Tidy, attended the event alongside staff who played a key role in helping the hopsital securing the award.

The Green Flag Award, now in its third decade, is an international benchmark for parks and green spaces.

Although more than 300 sites in Wales have already received Green Flag status, Bronllys Hospital is the first hospital to achieve the award.

Claire Madsen, Director of Allied Health Professions at PTHB, said: “Bronllys Hospital has a long history of using its green spaces to benefit patients and staff. From our woodland walk to our new partnership with Flora Cultura to enable patients to get involved with gardening as well as our veterans garden, we try to ensure that as much of the hospital site is available for staff and patients.

“I am very proud to receive Keep Wales Tidy’s Green Flag award and we hope to continue a partnership for the future.”

Owen Derbyshire, Chief Executive of Keep Wales Tidy, added: “Congratulations to everyone at Bronllys Hospital on achieving a Green Flag Award – a fantastic recognition of your commitment to creating and maintaining high-quality green space.

“Bronllys is currently the only hospital site in Wales to hold a full Green Flag Award, and that’s something truly worth celebrating. It’s a powerful example of how healthcare settings can provide not just medical care but also access to nature and green space that supports the wellbeing of patients, staff and the wider community.”