Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Well-being and Sport

QNR – in the Senedd on 1 March 2017.

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Photo of John Griffiths John Griffiths Labour

(Translated) What progress is being made in developing a preventative health agenda in Wales?

Photo of Vaughan Gething Vaughan Gething Labour

We have adopted a broad approach to preventing avoidable harms and achieving our aspirations for a healthy Wales through legislation, programmes and working across policy areas. We are making real progress in areas such as reducing teenage pregnancies and in smoking rates. Progress in tackling obesity remains a key priority.

Photo of Vikki Howells Vikki Howells Labour

(Translated) What action is the Welsh Government taking to encourage Cynon Valley residents to make the right choices when it comes to accessing healthcare?

Photo of Vaughan Gething Vaughan Gething Labour

I would encourage everyone to choose the right service for their needs. The new Cwm Taf UHB website explains what NHS services are available in the Cynon Valley and includes a link to the Choose Well website and the NHS Direct Wales symptom checker.

Photo of David Lloyd David Lloyd Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the south-west Wales ARCH programme?

Photo of Vaughan Gething Vaughan Gething Labour

I welcome the health boards’ commitment to jointly lead this collaboration, working closely with university and local authority partners. The Welsh Government has provided £1.2 million to support this innovative new collaboration, which has made good progress during the last year.

Photo of Mohammad Asghar Mohammad Asghar Conservative

(Translated) What plans does the Welsh Government have to review the guidelines relating to charging overseas patients for non-urgent NHS treatment?

Photo of Vaughan Gething Vaughan Gething Labour

I refer to the answer I gave to WAQ72042—that we are currently reviewing the guidance and associated regulations relating to the charging of overseas patients healthcare.

Photo of Paul Davies Paul Davies Conservative

(Translated) Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the Welsh Government's priorities for health services in Pembrokeshire for the next twelve months?

Photo of Vaughan Gething Vaughan Gething Labour

My priority is to provide the people of west Wales with health services that deliver the best possible outcomes for patients. We will be guided by the best and most up-to-date clinical evidence and advice to deliver high-quality care that the people of west Wales deserve.

Photo of Huw Irranca-Davies Huw Irranca-Davies Labour

(Translated) Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on funding for the training of health care professionals in Wales?

Photo of Vaughan Gething Vaughan Gething Labour

Last week, I announced a £95 million funding package to support a wide range of education and training programmes for healthcare professionals. This included a 13 per cent increase in nurse training places, a 40 per cent increase in midwifery training places and enables more than 3,000 new students to undertake study in Wales.

Photo of Joyce Watson Joyce Watson Labour

(Translated) Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on community pharmacy services in Mid and West Wales?

Photo of Vaughan Gething Vaughan Gething Labour

We recognise how important community pharmacies are in all parts of Wales. We will continue to invest in strengthening the role of community pharmacies as an integral part of a modernised primary and community care team.

Photo of Jeremy Miles Jeremy Miles Labour

(Translated) Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the midwifery profession in Wales?

Photo of Vaughan Gething Vaughan Gething Labour

I recognise the vital role midwives play in supporting women through their childbirth experience. On 20 February, I announced a £95 million funding package to support education and training programmes for healthcare professionals, which included a 40 per cent increase in midwifery training places. This is the highest level of midwifery training places commissioned since devolution.