Part of 2. 2. Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Well-being and Sport – in the Senedd at 3:07 pm on 9 November 2016.
I’m glad to recognise the improvement in outcomes. However, you will be aware that a recent report by Bliss highlighted that only two out of 10 neonatal units had enough nurses to staff their cots in line with national standards. If you fail to address this matter for next September’s trainee nurse intake, then will it not become impossible for your Government to fulfil the commitment made by the First Minister on 13 July for neonatal services in Wales to be properly staffed by 2021? Given that, I wonder if you could highlight what actions you’re taking to ensure that this commitment is indeed met.