10. Statement by the Minister for Children, Older People and Social Care: Adoption Week

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 6:49 pm on 16 October 2018.

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Photo of Rhianon Passmore Rhianon Passmore Labour 6:49, 16 October 2018

Diolch, Llywydd. Firstly, I wish to very much welcome the Minister for children's statement celebrating Adoption Week, and the active cutting-edge work now taking place across Wales, both in homes and across our agencies. The Minister, along with the Cabinet Secretary, has long championed a collaborative approach between our partner agencies, as emphasised in 'A Healthier Wales'. So, will the Minister recognise formally in this Chamber the groundbreaking and innovative practice in this field now taking place, particularly across south-east Wales? The south-east Wales regional collaboration, consisting of the National Adoption Service and the Aneurin Bevan Local Health Board, have worked strategically together to secure improved access to needed clinical psychology inputs. So, will he then recognise such examples of excellence within the new national framework, and ensure that such cutting-edge work is celebrated, enhanced and replicated across Wales, not just for current adopted children, but for future adoptees and their much-needed forever families?