QNR – in the Senedd on 24 February 2021.
I published the NHS Wales planning framework for 2021-22 on 14 December. The framework sets the direction for the year ahead and enables the NHS to start thinking about stabilisation and recovery. I will be issuing further guidance to support their planning shortly.
The immediate priority for public health is our response to COVID-19. Health boards are continuing to provide essential services alongside delivering the vaccination programme and public health programmes.
I issued a written statement on 20 January providing an update on our actions on long COVID. Our approach is based on research and founded on avoiding harm, promoting and supporting self-management with seamless care from the right health professionals or service, at or as close to home as possible.