The current structure of health administration in Wales came into effect on 1 October 2009. 22 Local Health Boards (LHBs) merged to form 7. Each LHB covers one or more Welsh Unitary Authorities. These LHBs reported to 3 Regional Offices (North Wales; Mid and West Wales; South East Wales) within the NHS Wales Department of the National Assembly.
LHB names and codes. Note though that ONS Geography does not hold codes for the Regional Offices. |
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| On 1 April 2003 there were 22 Local Health Boards (LHBs), one in each of the Welsh unitary authorities. These LHBs reported to 3 New Regional Offices (North Wales; Mid and West Wales; South East Wales) within the NHS Wales Department of the National Assembly. |
| Before 1 April 2003 Wales had 5 Health Authorities, which reported to the NHS Wales Department of the National Assembly. The Health Authorities were divided into a total of 22 Local Health Groups (LHGs), one in each of the Welsh unitary authorities. |
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