Questions to the Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing

QNR – in the Senedd on 29 September 2021.

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Photo of Rhys ab Owen Rhys ab Owen Plaid Cymru

(Translated) What discussions has the Minister had with the Minister for Climate Change regarding the impact of trying to secure domestic fire safety measures on the mental health of the occupants of high-rise flats?

Photo of Lynne Neagle Lynne Neagle Labour

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I am working with Ministers to ensure that the impact of policies and programmes on mental health can be improved across policy areas, including climate change. We are strengthening support for lower-level mental health issues, which can be accessed online or over the phone and do not need a referral.

Photo of Darren Millar Darren Millar Conservative

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on the future of Veterans’ NHS Wales?

Photo of Lynne Neagle Lynne Neagle Labour

We owe our veterans a debt of gratitude and a duty of care.  We have shown our ongoing commitment to the Veterans’ NHS Wales mental health service by committing an additional £235,000 annually from 2021-22. This ensures a recurrent budget of £920,000 per annum, an increase of 35 per cent on previous funding.