The Cost-of-living crisis and the NHS

Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 1:38 pm on 14 February 2023.

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Photo of Lesley Griffiths Lesley Griffiths Labour 1:38, 14 February 2023

We certainly know that patients suffering from cancer often have many additional costs. They may have to give up work, for instance, and they aren't able to access their salary in the way that they would normally do. Clearly, these are all things that health teams would consider, and I'm sure the Minister for Health and Social Services would. But, again, I go back to a previous answer that, with the budget that we have, we've obviously carved that budget up in a certain way, and I don't think there is much room for manoeuvre for additional costs. But, I absolutely accept what you're saying and I know there are charities that look after patients with cancer who help with costs. Again, I would encourage constituents to try and access that.