Part of 3. 2. Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Well-being and Sport – in the Senedd at 2:25 pm on 19 July 2017.
Thank you for the question. There has been a significant increase in orthopaedic referrals in Betsi Cadwaladr over the last four years and capacity has not met demand. The local health board is taking a range of measures to deal with the increase, including the use of various triage services such as physiotherapists in general practitioner practices and lifestyle and weight management clinics, in line with recommendations of the planned care programme.