Part of 1. 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:15 pm on 21 March 2017.
Thank you, First Minister, for that answer. I have been dealing with a constituent whose wheelchair had to go in for repair. He was left without a suitable alternative, as this was a bespoke chair, for over two months and has been unable to successfully contact anyone for updates. It was only after I contacted the chief executive of the local health board that any action was taken. Frankly, this is unacceptable. I am told that waiting time for wheelchairs is excessive. How can we possibly hope to support disabled people to remain active members of their community if we can't provide for such basic needs? First Minister, what is your Government doing to eliminate waiting time for wheelchairs and ensure timely repairs to this essential element of a disabled person’s support?