5. 5. Statement: The Neurological Conditions Delivery Plan 2017-2020

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:04 pm on 26 September 2017.

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Photo of Vikki Howells Vikki Howells Labour 5:04, 26 September 2017

Thank you, Cabinet Secretary. I’d like to focus my contribution today on issues relating to dystonia, which is the third most common neurological condition in Wales but an issue where public awareness is generally low. And I’d like to thank you for coming to my constituency and meeting with constituents of mine who are members of the south Wales dystonia support group, and listening to their concerns around Botox treatment. You’ll be pleased to know that, since then, they’ve reported to me an improvement within that service, although I do agree with some of the comments that Mark Isherwood has also raised. So, without repeating those comments, my question to you is simply: with cases of dystonia being on the increase, how can the Welsh Government integrate the promotion of a better understanding of the condition into its delivery plan for neurological conditions?