Recruitment Challenges in the Welsh NHS

Part of 2. Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Services – in the Senedd at 2:59 pm on 19 September 2018.

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Photo of Vaughan Gething Vaughan Gething Labour 2:59, 19 September 2018

Well, in north Wales, I'm aware of ongoing conversations about having to improve the quality of their accommodation and whether or not the health service itself needs to provide it. Or there could be a partnership, for example, with registered social landlords, housing associations to help provide investment into a facility and better and more proactive management of it. So, it is an issue that I am very well aware of and I'm looking for further action. And, of course, we recognise that, unlike some parts of the UK, we continue to provide free accommodation for doctors in the foundation 1 phase as well. So, I recognise the challenges. Improving the offer should mean that we're an even more attractive place for people to come and commit their career.