I'm happy to confirm that the change in the footprint arrangements should not, of itself, make any changes to the way that services are provided, or, indeed, patient flows or the innovation that is already taking place—for example, the federation taking place between GPs in Bridgend and the innovations that are taking place within Cwm Taf.

Whatever happens with the future, each health board, with its partners, must look at what it does and why, and there is absolutely no reason to raise questions over any particular healthcare facility simply as a result of changing the footprint. Any and all other changes to services, or any reforms that take place, must involve a proper conversation with staff and the public, and this change in the footprint is absolutely no reason to cast doubt on any of the current facilities.