Part of 2. Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services – in the Senedd at 2:31 pm on 1 December 2021.
Thank you, Minister. In the first quarter of 2022, the Saltmead Medical Centre in Grangetown and the Albert Road Surgery in Penarth will close their doors to thousands of patients for the last time. In addition, if the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board gets its way and proceeds with its proposals, the same thing will happen in Pentyrch. This, despite the fact that hundreds of homes will have been built in that area recently.
I wrote to you back in October, raising concerns about the closure of that surgery, and despite the community health council's recommendations, the health board has not consulted the local community about that closure. There is to be a public meeting in Pentyrch on Monday, 13 December. Will you encourage representatives of the health board to attend that meeting, or if that is not possible, ensure that there is a full consultation with local residents so that they can raise their concerns and they don't feel like they are being ignored? Thank you.