Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:05 pm on 5 October 2021.
Llywydd, I have seen some feedback from those working on the front line in Pontypridd and across RCT following the heavy rain that we experienced last night, and we are still waiting for updates.
Generally speaking, to turn to your question, we have taken action to strengthen trauma services in Wales, including in the circumstances described by the Member. Traumatic Stress Wales has received over £1 million in funding this financial year. This will help to ensure that workers in those services that come into contact with people in traumatic circumstances do have the skills and training necessary to respond in the best possible way.
Specifically, and having heard what the Member said about Ynysybwl, I do know that the constituency Member for the area wrote to the Minister Julie James on these issues in July. The Member received a response explaining the urgent actions that have been put in place in order to support those people who were impacted by the flooding, as well as the longer term actions that are being put in place by Natural Resources Wales.