5. 90-second Statements

– in the Senedd at 3:56 pm on 7 December 2022.

Alert me about debates like this

Photo of David Rees David Rees Labour 3:56, 7 December 2022

(Translated)

Item 5 this afternoon is the 90-second statements, and the first is from Jayne Bryant.

Photo of Jayne Bryant Jayne Bryant Labour 3:57, 7 December 2022

Last night, as chair of the cross-party group on diabetes, I was privileged to join Members, Diabetes Cymru and the Baldwin family in the Senedd to celebrate the life and legacy of Peter Baldwin as we approach what would have been his twenty-first birthday. Peter turned 13 on 10 December 2014. He loved life, school and his friends. He was a fit, healthy teenager who, as we heard from his sister last night, loved ice cream, and he had the world at his feet. Tragically, Peter passed away a few weeks later due to complications resulting from his diabetes being diagnosed too late.

Since his death, his mother Beth has campaigned tirelessly to help raise awareness and prevent other families suffering the same tragedy. By sharing his story, Beth has encouraged others to take the step of getting their child checked for diabetes before it's too late. Beth's efforts and Peter's legacy are truly inspirational and far reaching. Lives will have been saved because of it.

The refreshed 4Ts campaign is just one example of this. The campaign highlights the four symptoms to look out for when diagnosing diabetes: toilet—going more often; tired; thirsty; and thinner. This has raised awareness of the symptoms and prompted parents and adults alike to ask for a test for diabetes. So much good work is being done in this field by groups such as Diabetes UK and campaigners like the Baldwins. I applaud their efforts and urge all Members to do what they can to spread awareness of the symptoms of this disease. It really can make the world of difference.

Photo of Cefin Campbell Cefin Campbell Plaid Cymru 3:58, 7 December 2022

(Translated)

On Christmas Day this year, as we feast on turkey and mince pies, there will be a notable milestone marked in Carmarthen as Radio Glangwili celebrates 50 years of broadcasting. The service was inspired by a meeting of members of the Urdd who came together and, in no time at all, led by Sulwyn Thomas and Gerwyn Griffiths and others, they broadcast the first programme on Christmas Day in 1972. The programme was two hours long, combining greetings to patients on the wards with special contributions from the Lions coach, Carwyn James, and the singer, Rosalind Lloyd.

Over the decades, the station went from strength to strength. It developed with technological changes, growing from a small studio in the hospital to a purpose-built studio. The station now broadcasts 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including a range of programming in Welsh and in English. The station has also broken a world record for broadcasting for 24 hours without stop, the first to do this through the medium of Welsh. Patients and staff at the hospital have been sustaining the service, with the service providing both entertainment and succour to them over the years. Thank you to all the volunteers there who have worked so very hard to ensure the success of the station. I wish them well for the next 50 years. Thank you very much.

Photo of David Rees David Rees Labour 4:00, 7 December 2022

Before we move to the next item, I'd just like to remind Members that unfortunately the clocks are not visible on the screens, but I can assure you I'll be keeping a close eye on the timings to make sure that everyone keeps to time.