Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services

QNR – in the Senedd on 14 December 2022.

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Photo of Mark Isherwood Mark Isherwood Conservative

(Translated) How does the Welsh Government ensure accessible healthcare for people with sensory loss?

Photo of Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Labour

The 'All-Wales Standards for Accessible Communication and Information for People with Sensory Loss' sets out the standards of service delivery that people with sensory loss should expect when accessing healthcare. These standards apply to all adults, young people and children. 

Photo of Sioned Williams Sioned Williams Plaid Cymru

(Translated) What is the Government's strategy to ensure accessibility for disabled people in the health service?

Photo of Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Labour

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The NHS in Wales has an obligation in law to make its services accessible to the people we serve, taking account of a number of factors including disability. Welsh Government officials continue to work with all health organisations across Wales to ensure that these obligations are met.

Photo of Samuel Kurtz Samuel Kurtz Conservative

(Translated) What action is the Welsh Government taking to support the NHS workforce this winter?

Photo of Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Labour

Welsh Government are working with NHS employers and trade unions to ensure that staff are supported. This will be provided through a range of initiatives, including promoting and protecting staff health and well-being through providing fundamental principles of physically and psychologically safe working environments, along with effective workforce planning and management.