Wales is the first country in the UK to introduce electronic dental referrals across all dental specialities, including orthodontics. This means the source, complexity and volume of referrals will be known by health boards. The e-referral system will improve the quality of referrals and reduce patient waiting times for treatment.

The Welsh Government believes Wales’s interests are best served by being a part of the United Kingdom, and the United Kingdom is better and stronger for having Wales in it.

Our economic action plan has been designed to support the delivery of a strong, resilient and dynamic economy. It is a plan to grow the economy inclusively and reduce inequality. It sets out how we will deliver prosperity for all people in Wales, including those living in poverty.

We have published the draft national development framework for consultation. It sets out our spatial planning policies for the next 20 years and will provide direction for growth and infrastructure investment.