Chest Hospital Machynlleth was built as an Union Workhouse in 1861. It was run by a master and matron. The first advertisement for the post reads:- Machynlleth Union Workhouse...A master and matron are required to take charge of this Workhouse. Knowledge of the Welsh language is indispensable. A man and wife without children would be preferred. Joint salary £40, with rations and residence. Security will be required. Applications in hand writing of candidates stating age and previous occupation, with testimonials, to be sent before the 23rd of October next, addressed to me. canvassing the guardians is strictly prohibited. The Election is to take place on6th of November next. David Howell, Clerk to the Board of Guardians, Machynlleth, 25th September 1861. A Mr Owen Thomas and his wife were appointed as the first master and matron. Julia Gunn's relatives Mr and Mrs John Jones from Aberhosan were master and matron during 1891 and 1901. In the 1900's, the Chest hospital became a Red Cross Hospital for the wounded during the first World War. In 1920, it was converted into a hospital for Tuberculosis patients and also slate quarry men who suffered from the slate dust Silicosis. It reopened as the King Edward Memorial Hospital. In the 1980's, a new extension was added on the former Chest Hospital. Work commenced in August 1988. The new wing would accommodate 15 beds for the elderly, 5 beds for the elderly mentally ill, day hospital, Improved Physiotherapy department, new occupational Therapy department , upgraded X-ray and catering facilities. The whole complex will be called Bro Ddyfi Community Hospital but the new extension is locally known as the Twymyn. In 2021, the building was demolished, except for the Façade and the site redeveloped as an integrated health and well being facility. It was completed in 2023 and cosy £15 million.