2. Business Statement and Announcement

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 2:37 pm on 4 October 2022.

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Photo of Peter Fox Peter Fox Conservative 2:37, 4 October 2022

Trefnydd, could I ask for a written update about the progress that is being made to improve access to housing adaptations for people living with motor neurone disease and other degenerative conditions? And thank you to the Members who attended the MND event earlier today and listened to people who were suffering and the pressures they are under. As I've said previously, I welcome the engagement that I've had with Ministers about how we can better support people living with MND in Wales, and I recognise that there's a willingness to make changes for the better, such as the new clinical lead that has been recruited. But, in terms of housing adaptations, we're still yet to see the progress that needs to be made. Many people with MND unfortunately pass away before they can receive the adaptations that would substantially improve their quality of life, and so I would appreciate some additional information from the Welsh Government about the impact that changes to the adaptation process are having on waiting times, as well as an update as to whether all councils have adopted a policy of not using means testing, which the Welsh Government aim to fully implement early in the year. Thank you.