6. Debate on the Health and Social Care Committee Report — 'Waiting well? The impact of the waiting times backlog on people in Wales'

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:16 pm on 29 June 2022.

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Photo of Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Labour 4:16, 29 June 2022

(Translated)

We've introduced electronic systems for patient referral and advice across Wales. And, as a result, almost 15 per cent of referrals are now managed by advising patients rather than through new appointments for in-patients. Each of these steps will begin to tackle issues that have been raised in this important report. Some people will still, I'm afraid, have to wait for too long for some time. But I look forward to continuing to report on the work that's being done across our system to reduce waiting times and make things easier for people. Thank you very much to the committee once again for all of its work.