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Statement by the Deputy Minister for Social Care, Mental Health and Women’s Health: Update on the National Care Service Programme
I'd like to reiterate my praise for the hard work of carers right across Wales, and unpaid carers as well. We keep hearing ambitious promises about a national care and support service, yet front-line social care in places such as Flintshire and Wrexham…
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Business Statement and Announcement
I ask the Welsh Government for a statement on capital investment into north Wales's civic and sporting infrastructure, specifically regarding the urgent need for a 50m Olympic-sized swimming pool. Currently, Wales has just two 50m facilities—one in Cardiff…
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Reform UK Debate: Local referendums on council tax rises
I'll take no—. In terms of this—. Where it comes from Plaid, who've operated around Labour in this, we're in this mess, where we are, because of what's happened over the years, because of people there and people here. So I'll take none of that. Reserves are…
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Reform UK Debate: Local referendums on council tax rises
Yes.
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Reform UK Debate: Local referendums on council tax rises
Well, we all get that brown envelope, don't we, through the post, or sometimes it's an email nowadays? Council tax is not voluntary, is it? It arrives every year and households have got to find the money to pay for it. When a council wants to raise the bill…
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Questions to the First Minister
Diolch, First Minister. In Fflint Wrecsam, cross-border healthcare is an everyday reality. The Health and Social Care Committee heard evidence a couple of weeks ago that patients can face different waiting time arrangements depending on which side of the…
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Questions to the First Minister
7. What action is the Welsh Government taking to ensure that patients in north-east Wales who rely on NHS services in England receive timely treatment, effective information sharing and clear accountability? OQ64687
, Health and Social Care Committee
Legislative Consent: Health Bill - evidence session 4
Lovely. Thank you very much.
, Health and Social Care Committee
Legislative Consent: Health Bill - evidence session 4
Well, in regard to the changes that will take place. How will people know across Wales, as an example, in terms of financial implications?
, Health and Social Care Committee
Legislative Consent: Health Bill - evidence session 4
And because it does involve cross-border in England and Wales, in terms of transparency, how transparent will all this be to people out there looking from the outside at this process?
, Health and Social Care Committee
Legislative Consent: Health Bill - evidence session 4
That's a nice answer. Good. I'm glad to hear that, actually. So, will the current cross-border funding arrangements remain fit for purpose following the abolition of NHS England?
, Health and Social Care Committee
Legislative Consent: Health Bill - evidence session 4
You mentioned, actually, that people don't understand who's accountable for what and where; I want to ask some questions about funding and financial accountability for cross-border healthcare. So, what are the financial implications for the Bill in Wales…
, Health and Social Care Committee
Legislative Consent: Health Bill - evidence session 4
OK, thank you. Appreciate that.
, Health and Social Care Committee
Legislative Consent: Health Bill - evidence session 4
Yes, absolutely, yes.
, Health and Social Care Committee
Legislative Consent: Health Bill - evidence session 4
No, it's all right, it's just about commissioning decisions by the integrated care boards. Who directs that? Is it the Secretary of State? Is it directly from the Secretary of State, or are they making independent decisions? How are those decisions made? I…
, Health and Social Care Committee
Legislative Consent: Health Bill - evidence session 4
Can I just ask one more question?
, Health and Social Care Committee
Legislative Consent: Health Bill - evidence session 4
None at all?
, Health and Social Care Committee
Legislative Consent: Health Bill - evidence session 4
So, you're saying it essentially provides adequate protection for everyone all round, yes? The Bill.
, Health and Social Care Committee
Legislative Consent: Health Bill - evidence session 4
I think my question as well was about the actual people working, the clinicians, the people working in accident and emergency or wherever. Will they see any change? Is that sort of—?
, Health and Social Care Committee
Legislative Consent: Health Bill - evidence session 4
Except for the people working in healthcare, perhaps. Because, as you know, I worked in healthcare, and one of the biggest moans all the time was the constant change ongoing within healthcare. So, do the reforms provide an opportunity to strengthen and…
, Health and Social Care Committee
Legislative Consent: Health Bill - evidence session 4
Obviously, you're aware I represent the Fflint Wrecsam constituency, and cross-border healthcare and border communities form a substantial part of healthcare in the area. I'm going to ask questions about the duties of integrated care boards and the impact of…
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Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning
Minister, if community engagement is to mean anything, residents in communities across Flint and Wrexham must see their local voices genuinely reflected on the ground. I want to take what Sarah Edwards, my colleague, said a little bit further. So, will the…
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Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness and the Constitution
Cabinet Secretary, before entering this Senedd, I served our communities as a police officer, a teacher and I worked in the NHS. And I now see daily the immense pressures on hospitals, care homes, schools, businesses and front-line staff, especially in my…
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Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness and the Constitution
9. What action is the Cabinet Minister taking to ensure that the Government is able to deliver its priorities for the people of Wales? OQ64613
, Health and Social Care Committee
Legislative Consent: Health Bill - evidence session 2: Llais
Well, would you be able to send me that at some point? It would be interesting, actually.
