Part of 2. 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:10 pm on 4 October 2016.
Yes, I would. We know that there are good examples across Wales of where epilepsy nurses have been hugely useful, not just to the patient, but of course, to the health service as a whole in terms of being able to deal with conditions quickly and as close as possible to the patient. As far as the health boards are concerned, we do expect them to consider the staffing mix required to deliver neurological services to their local population and tailor it accordingly. That would mean, of course, looking at having a sufficient number of epilepsy nurses in order to not just provide the service, but to lessen the pressure on the service further on down the line.