5. Debate: The Primary Care Model for Wales

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:08 pm on 7 May 2019.

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Photo of Vaughan Gething Vaughan Gething Labour 5:08, 7 May 2019

No.

And I'm also happy to point out that, on inverse care, both Aneurin Bevan and the former Cwm Taf health boards are taking a lead on addressing that to make sure that we have equity and quality across our health and care system. 

Finally, to turn to the comments by Hefin David—not a medical doctor—I do recall visiting Bargoed Hall and Bryntirion with you a couple of years ago, where there was real fear and concern, not just that there would be change, but that there would be a loss of service that would not be replaced. And that's part of the challenge, because as people do see change taking place, the concern is always not that there'll be something better, but that what they have will just simply disappear. And that's part of why I'm really pleased where Members described local examples of where change has happened and it is delivering a better service. And that better service isn't just good for the public, it's actually good for our staff—a better job, where they're more likely to recruit more people in the future, and more likely to give the quality of care that each and every one of us deserves. To improve that access for the public, delivering the right care at the right time and in the right place. And I would be very happy to visit and see what has changed two years on and to see for myself what every community should see more rapidly and more consistently as we continue to deliver a new model for primary care here in Wales.