Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services

QNR – in the Senedd on 12 October 2022.

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Photo of John Griffiths John Griffiths Labour

(Translated) What is the Welsh Government's latest assessment of the impact of its policies on asthma care services?

Photo of Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Labour

The work of the respiratory health implementation group has been highly successful in improving asthma care, including the establishment of difficult-asthma services, but the pandemic has led to significant disruption to routine asthma care. The quality statement for respiratory disease will be published in the coming months.

Photo of Joel James Joel James Conservative

(Translated) Will the Minister provide an update on the roll-out of enhanced services at community pharmacies?

Photo of Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Labour

Following contractual reforms that commenced on 1 April, 99 per cent of pharmacies in Wales offer a range of nationally directed additional clinical services, including providing treatment for common minor ailments, access to repeat medicines in an emergency, flu vaccinations, and some forms of emergency and regular contraception.

Photo of Samuel Kurtz Samuel Kurtz Conservative

(Translated) Will the Minister provide an update on staffing levels in Hywel Dda University Health Board?

Photo of Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Labour

Since its establishment in 2009, Hywel Dda University Health Board staffing levels have increased by 2,263 whole-time equivalents, or 23.6 per cent.