QNR – in the Senedd on 20 January 2021.
We have worked with the NHS throughout the pandemic to ensure as much cancer care can continue as possible. At the height of each wave of the pandemic, the more urgent cancer care has largely been maintained, but less urgent cancer care has been significantly affected.
The COVID-19 pandemic has provided positive opportunities through a significant surge in interest in health and social care careers, accompanied by accelerated changes in working practices and new models of care. It will be important to capitalise on this renewed interest in future plans for recruitment.
The latest data shows that over 175,816 people have now received their first dose of the vaccine in Wales. Daily vaccination rates are increasing across Wales and all health boards are geared up for significant expansion in capacity in January, with the coming on-stream of the AstraZeneca vaccine.
The immediate priority for the health service in Wales, including South Wales Central, is the response to COVID 19. Health boards continue to work hard to provide essential services alongside caring for patients affected by COVID 19 in extremely difficult circumstances.