QNR – in the Senedd on 25 January 2017.
Our priority is to provide the people of Pembrokeshire with health services that deliver the best possible outcomes for patients. We will, of course, be guided by the best and most up-to-date clinical evidence and advice to deliver high-quality care that the people of Pembrokeshire deserve.
I expect Hywel Dda to make the significant improvement that is required against their referral-to-treatment time targets and ensure every person is treated in a timely manner, based on clinical need.
I expect all patients to be seen and treated in a timely manner, based on clinical need. To assist this, we have invested a further £50 million during the year to maintain performance over the winter, which will assist in reducing waiting times.
The Welsh Government expects all local health boards to have robust systems in place to identify, manage and minimise potential risks to patients, staff, services and the organisation. This is needed to prevent harm, ensure appropriate use of resources and maintain public confidence.
The Welsh Government has provided more than £8 million of additional funding over the last two years to support dementia services across Wales. A consultation on the first dementia strategic action plan for Wales is now open until 3 April 2017.
We are continuing to work closely with Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Local Health Board. Support will be directed by the Welsh Government in agreement with the health board on the assistance that it requires.
I expect health boards to ensure that people affected by a neurological condition such as multiple sclerosis to have timely access to high-quality care, integrated with social services where appropriate. This should be irrespective of where people live and how these services are delivered.