9. Short Debate: Improving access to healthcare

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 7:03 pm on 18 May 2022.

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Photo of Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Labour 7:03, 18 May 2022

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As part of the strategic programme for primary care, there is also a specific workstream on prevention and well-being. This workstream sets out a national primary proposal for mental health and well-being that will be the basis for planning and local provision. There are also other commitments under the programme for government for community services, and developing a national framework for social prescribing is one of them.

The new regional integration fund, which is worth £144.7 million, continues to move us closer to realising our vision in 'A Healthier Wales', a vision where Wales has one integrated health and care system, that concentrates on health and well-being and on preventing illness—a system that enables people to benefit easily from a wide range of services and facilities in their communities. 

To close, I think we can agree that a wide variety of measures are being developed to improve access to healthcare, but there is more yet to come. As well as improving access for individuals, I want to see these improvements making a positive difference to those who provide the services. Their commitment is constant, and it's important that we support individuals in their communities. And the support that they have provided to the public has been exceptional. Thank you very much.