Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Well-being and Sport: 1 Mar 2017: Senedd debates

John Griffiths Labour

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

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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.

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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?

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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.

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David Lloyd Plaid Cymru

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

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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?

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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.

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Huw Irranca-Davies Labour

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

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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.

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Joyce Watson Labour

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

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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.

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Jeremy Miles Labour

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

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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.

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

John Griffiths Labour

Vaughan Gething Labour

Vikki Howells Labour

Vaughan Gething Labour

David Lloyd Plaid Cymru

Vaughan Gething Labour

Mohammad Asghar Conservative

Vaughan Gething Labour

Paul Davies Conservative

Vaughan Gething Labour

Huw Irranca-Davies Labour

Vaughan Gething Labour

Joyce Watson Labour

Vaughan Gething Labour

Jeremy Miles Labour

Vaughan Gething Labour

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