Part of the debate – in the Senedd on 21 October 2020.
Motion NDM7427 Alun Davies, Rhun ap Iorwerth, Dai Lloyd, Andrew R.T. Davies
To propose that the Senedd:
1. Notes a proposal for a Welsh hearts Bill to improve the outcomes for people who suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrests.
2. Notes that the purpose of the Bill would be to place a duty on:
a) Welsh Ministers to publish a strategy to improve the outcomes of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and to develop pathways for survival for the whole country;
b) local authorities to plan to ensure sufficient access to community defibrillators in each part of their area;
c) Welsh Ministers to ensure that training in CPR is provided for people throughout Wales;
d) health boards to collaborate in the production of regional pathway of survival for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests; and
e) Welsh Ministers to report to the Senedd on the progress of their strategy against objectives every year.