Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services

QNR – in the Senedd on 27 November 2019.

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Photo of Nick Ramsay Nick Ramsay Conservative

(Translated) Will the Minister provide an update on the development of the new Grange University Hospital in Cwmbran?

Photo of Vaughan Gething Vaughan Gething Labour

Progress with the construction of the new Grange hospital remains on track and on budget and it is due to open on 1 April 2021. It will provide a 470-bed hospital for the population of south-east Wales.

Photo of Caroline Jones Caroline Jones UKIP

(Translated) What actions is the Welsh Government taking to improve the well-being of staff working in health and social care?

Photo of Vaughan Gething Vaughan Gething Labour

'A Healthier Wales' demonstrates our commitment to the well-being of the health and care workforce across Wales. It will also be at the heart of the workforce strategy that we have commissioned Health Education and Improvement Wales and Social Care Wales to develop by the end of the year.

Photo of Dawn Bowden Dawn Bowden Labour

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on Welsh Government support for allied health professionals in the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board area?

Photo of Vaughan Gething Vaughan Gething Labour

Recently I launched the allied health professions framework for Wales to support these professions towards the more extensive role in primary and community care envisioned in 'A Healthier Wales'. Health boards are already extending the role of AHPs through their local plans to strengthen primary care.

Photo of Helen Mary Jones Helen Mary Jones Plaid Cymru

(Translated) What assessment has the Minister made of the implications for Welsh families of the report on maternity services at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust?

Photo of Vaughan Gething Vaughan Gething Labour

Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for ensuring any commissioned services from Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust are safe and sustainable for Welsh families. Chief executive officer-led arrangements are in place to assess current improvement plans and any issues of concern.

Photo of Russell George Russell George Conservative

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on bereavement care services for those who experience miscarriages?

Photo of Vaughan Gething Vaughan Gething Labour

We recognise that a baby's death is a devastating event for any family. Welsh Government is committed to ensuring the best possible care and support are made available to all bereaved families in Wales.

Photo of Huw Irranca-Davies Huw Irranca-Davies Labour

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on the use of the transformation fund in the Bridgend area of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board?

Photo of Vaughan Gething Vaughan Gething Labour

£22.7 million has been provided to Cwm Taf Morgannwg regional partnership board. The proposal will expand successful pilot projects across Cwm Taf and Bridgend to provide greater choice and independence for individuals, whilst reducing pressure on social care, general surgeries and hospitals.