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Artificial Limb and Appliance Service (Cardiff) - Community Health

Last updated: 24/10/2025
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What we do

The Artificial Limb and Appliance Service (ALAC) offers a consistent and equitable service to people in Wales who have a permanent or long-term impairment. It is provided by a unique collaboration between three Health Boards and is commissioned via NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC). The three ALAS centres are situated in Cardiff, Swansea and Wrexham, working together to provide an All-Wales service.

The Welsh Artificial Limb & Appliance Service provides assessment and provision of equipment for essential posture and mobility needs for disabled people. The Service is committed to providing an excellent rehabilitation service to people with an impairment. Our objective is to maximise ability and minimise disability.

Who do we support

The Artificial Limb and Appliance Service (ALAS) is committed to providing a consistent and equitable service to people in Wales who have a permanent or long-term impairment. Our services are provided on a lifetime basis, with approximately 150 staff employed (medical, nursing, therapy, technical, administrative and managerial) who work closely as a multi-disciplinary team with contractors and suppliers to deliver a suitable solution to maximise our users’ potential for rehabilitation into their community.

This service is for people aged between 2 years and 100 years.

Is there a charge to use this service?

No

Can anyone use this service?

Referral from a healthcare professional, Anyone can contact the service directly.

 Address

 You can send post here:

Artificial Limb & Appliance Centre
18-20 Fairwater Road
Cardiff
CF5 2YN

 You can visit us here:

Artificial Limb and Appliance Centre
Rookwood Hospital
18-20 Fairwater Road
Cardiff
Cardiff
CF5 2YN

 Opening times

Monday to Friday
9:00am to 4:00pm

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Please note that the results found when searching in English or Welsh on the English and Welsh sides of the website (www.dewis.wales or www.dewis.cymru) will sometimes differ. Providers can (subject to rules around language standards that apply to some provision) choose to enter their information in English only, in Welsh only, or bilingually. Whilst we try to use the technology within the site to limit the impact of their choice, both terminology and the structure of the languages mean that differences in the results produced is sometimes inevitable.

We assume no responsibility for the content of websites linked on our site. Such links are provided for your information only and should not be interpreted as endorsement by us of those linked websites. We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources. We reserve the right to reject or remove links to any website if we find the site content inappropriate.

For more information please refer to the full terms and conditions.

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We will take reasonable steps to ensure the information within the website is as accurate as possible. We cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of this information. The contributors themselves maintain their own information and they welcome feedback about the accuracy of the information they provide. Those accessing it are advised to take reasonable steps to consider its content before acting upon it. This could include seeking professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the information within our website.

Please note that the results found when searching in English or Welsh on the English and Welsh sides of the website (www.dewis.wales or www.dewis.cymru) will sometimes differ. Providers can (subject to rules around language standards that apply to some provision) choose to enter their information in English only, in Welsh only, or bilingually. Whilst we try to use the technology within the site to limit the impact of their choice, both terminology and the structure of the languages mean that differences in the results produced is sometimes inevitable.

We assume no responsibility for the content of websites linked on our site. Such links are provided for your information only and should not be interpreted as endorsement by us of those linked websites. We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources. We reserve the right to reject or remove links to any website if we find the site content inappropriate.

For more information please refer to the full terms and conditions.