A Health and Social Care Levy

Part of 1. Questions to the Minister for Finance and Local Government – in the Senedd at 1:31 pm on 17 November 2021.

Alert me about debates like this

Photo of Peredur Owen Griffiths Peredur Owen Griffiths Plaid Cymru 1:31, 17 November 2021

Diolch yn fawr. Much of the conversation about the health and social care levy in England has focused on older adults. NSPCC Cymru is concerned that children could be overlooked if we don't ensure that their needs are part of the conversation here in Wales. Data has shown that, on the UK level, the number of looked-after children is growing faster than the child population. At the same time, there continues to be a year-on-year increase in the number of children entering care in Wales, which is placing an increased demand on already stretched services. To combat this, Welsh Government will need to focus on additional investment in early help for families, including parental support for new and expectant parents. Does the Minister agree that there should be parity of funding between children and adults needing social care when the new levy comes into force?