Questions to the Minister for Mental Health, Well-being and the Welsh Language

QNR – in the Senedd on 20 January 2021.

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Photo of Darren Millar Darren Millar Conservative

(Translated) What assessment has the Minister made of the capacity of child and adolescent mental health in-patient services in North Wales?

Photo of Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Labour

The capacity of our two CAMHS in patient units is monitored routinely. The NHS has strengthened these arrangements during the pandemic to continue to meet patients’ needs if access is restricted, for instance, due to reduced staffing or outbreak control measures.

Photo of Bethan Sayed Bethan Sayed Plaid Cymru

(Translated) What steps is the Welsh Government taking to improve mental health support and wellbeing for new parents in Wales?

Photo of Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Labour

Welsh Government is committed to improving perinatal mental health services and this is a priority area for action within the Together for Mental Health Delivery Plan 2019-2022. The National Clinical Lead for Perinatal Mental Health is leading the national network in developing a fully integrated care pathway for perinatal mental health and all health boards are working towards achieving perinatal standards.

Photo of Vikki Howells Vikki Howells Labour

(Translated) What is the Welsh Government doing to ensure people know about the mental health support available to them during the current pandemic?

Photo of Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Labour

There is a wide range of information available to the public to support their mental health needs through the 111 website.  Schools have been issued with guidance to support learner and teacher wellbeing.  All health boards have now included new information on their website to help people find the most appropriate mental health support for their needs.