3. Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Services: Findings of the Independent Accelerated Programme for Amber Review

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 3:21 pm on 6 November 2018.

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Photo of Suzy Davies Suzy Davies Conservative 3:21, 6 November 2018

Diolch yn fawr, Llywydd. You mentioned fire and rescue services there. I wonder if you could just give us some indication of your thinking on the role of co-responders in response to amber calls. You'll be aware, obviously, of the service they provide. You've raised the effects of pain and so forth on an amber call, but they're also extremely well placed to spot when an amber call could be turning into a red category call. I've brought examples to the Chamber before where actually the presence and absence of co-responders have arguably been the difference between life and death on amber calls. Can you reassure me now that there will be no move to limit the role of co-responders to red calls only, and that your term 'the most suitable response' can still include co-responders to some amber calls to prevent them turning red and, obviously, prevent all the pain and suffering and, in some cases, danger that can arise when an amber call does turn red? Thank you.