Part of 2. Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services – in the Senedd at 2:44 pm on 15 June 2022.
Well, we're very aware that, when we're seeing these developments happen, we do need to consider that additional infrastructure, including schools and all of those other things that go with them, and we're very aware of the increase in the population in particular in the area that you refer to, John. And that's why I have recently given approval for £28 million of funding, which has been confirmed, in order to develop the Newport east health and well-being centre. The construction of that facility will start this summer, and that will be on the adjacent site to the existing Ringland Health Centre. That facility is going to include a range of clinical services, which will be provided by Aneurin Bevan health board, including general practitioner, community pharmacists, general dental practice services, together with social care and third sector provision, exactly the kind of model that we're really interested in rolling out, and Newport is going to be one of the first to see that happening. So, I'm very pleased to see that. What we're keen to see also, and that's the reason why we want to develop these hubs, is that integrated and preventative service that is tailored to meet the specific needs of that community and to address those significant issues of health inequalities.