Thank you, Presiding Officer. Last summer, I provided a written update on 'A Healthier Wales' and the transformation fund to Cabinet. I am pleased to provide a further update today to Members on the transformation fund.

I launched the £100 million fund in September 2018. The purpose of the fund is to support the scaling up of new models of seamless health and social care across Wales. New models of care were a prominent recommendation from the parliamentary review. This approach is reflected in the published guidance for the fund and in engagement with regional health and social care delivery partners. 

Every proposal has been considered against the 10 design principles set out in 'A Healthier Wales'. Those design principles bring together several key strategic considerations, including our commitment to prudent healthcare principles, the quadruple aim endorsed by the parliamentary review and the five ways of working incorporated into the well-being of future generations Act.

I have always been clear that regional partnership boards have a key role in driving transformation. That is why proposals needed to be supported by one or more RPBs. The Deputy Minister and I have met several times with key stakeholders and leaders in each region to understand the key pressures and to see developing new models. I'm encouraged that our regional partners have risen to the challenge. They have brought forward a range of proposals that show a desire to innovate and a genuine commitment to significant transformation.