Questions Without Notice from Party Spokespeople

Part of 2. Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services – in the Senedd at 2:50 pm on 1 December 2021.

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Photo of Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Labour 2:50, 1 December 2021

I'm sorry if there's been some misunderstanding in terms of the situation with the BMA. My understanding is that, of course, they are aware that their members are under huge pressure already, but I don't think they were closing the door on the option of GPs being able to help out if they were called on to do so. What they were saying is, if we do that, then, obviously, something else will have to give. Now, there is an understanding of that. We believe that this is a priority now in order to make sure that we're not overwhelmed at a later date, and I know that there will be GP practices all over Wales that would be more than willing to step into this position.

When it comes to walk-in centres, well, maybe we're just getting terminology mixed up here. We obviously have mass vaccination centres, where people come in with their appointments. So, that sounds quite like a walk-in centre to me, if that's what you're talking about, and we do have those, of course, all over Wales. Obviously, we're looking at how we can increase massively the number of people who are admitted to those centres.