Accident And Emergency

Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:27 pm on 4 February 2020.

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Photo of Vikki Howells Vikki Howells Labour 2:27, 4 February 2020

First Minister, it is a fact that there is a national shortage of A&E consultants across England and Wales, but it is my very firm belief that, in such challenging circumstances, health boards—and in particular, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board—must approach recruitment strategically if they are to be successful. For example, advertising for permanent not temporary positions, and drawing up contracts that mean that consultants are not tied to one hospital, but can be contractually obliged to move between two or more sites to help meet changing demands. Do you, First Minister, agree with me on that?