Part of 1. 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 1:31 pm on 15 November 2016.
The national exercise referral scheme can help with the rehabilitation of people with COPD, as well as, of course, people with other health issues. The scheme is funded by Welsh Government but, nevertheless, local authorities in South Wales West charge for the service. Access to the scheme is through GP referral and, bearing in mind that, obviously, your Government supports free prescriptions, why is this, which is effectively exercise on prescription, any different?