Written question WQ100916

Health boards in Wales are responsible for providing quality mental health services and this includes mental health in-patient units. NHS Wales Performance and Improvement continues to provide targeted support to the health board to drive improvement in mental health services. As part of the Mental Health Strategic Programme, there is also a dedicated Patient Safety Programme which is focused on driving improvements in inpatient units across all health boards.

We continue to support improvements to mental health facilities through the national capital programme. Our Programme for Government sets out the action to develop a Sustainable Health and Care Facilities programme, prioritising high‑risk maintenance and urgent repairs, modernisation and more efficient utilisation of the estate.

NHS Performance and Improvement has also been commissioned to develop a new Adult Mental Health Clinical Plan, which will include same-day access, the modernisation of community mental health services, and action to prevent avoidable escalation to inpatient care, while ensuring timely access to high-quality inpatient services for those whose needs require it.

Informed by the National Clinical Plan, an All-Wales Mental Health Estates Plan will be developed and agreed to ensure that inpatient facilities are fit for purpose and aligned to future population needs.