Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services

QNR – in the Senedd at on 9 June 2021.

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Photo of Altaf Hussain Altaf Hussain Conservative

(Translated) What steps is the Welsh Government taking to address the NHS treatment backlog?

Photo of Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Labour

In March we published 'Health and Social Care in Wales—COVID-19: Looking forward', supported by £100 million of additional funding. This funding has been allocated to health boards and they are using it to improve services across primary, community and secondary care and increase planned care activity.

Photo of Rhun ap Iorwerth Rhun ap Iorwerth Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on primary care in the Holyhead area?

Photo of Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Labour

(Translated)

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is working with primary care services to implement the Primary Care Model for Wales to improve access for people in the Holyhead area to care and support closer to home in line with the vision in 'A Healthier Wales'.

Photo of Peredur Owen Griffiths Peredur Owen Griffiths Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on the recovery of health services in south-east Wales in light of the COVID-19 pandemic?

Photo of Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Labour

Recovering from the pandemic is going to take time, investment and a new approach to delivering care. On 20 May I set out plans for £100 million investment to kick-start the health and care system’s recovery. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board received £17 million to increase capacity in planned care, diagnostics, therapies and mental health.

Photo of Darren Millar Darren Millar Conservative

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on vascular services in north Wales?

Photo of Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Labour

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board asked the Royal College of Surgeons to undertake an external review of vascular services. We noted the findings and recommendations of the report. The task and finish group have updated the work programme in light of the RCS recommendations and we will monitor progress.