Written question WQ85171
- Asked by
- Luke FletcherPlaid
- To be answered by
- Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 7 days
Question
What support is being provided to help progress the large number of medical screenings required for Ukrainian children before they enter schools?
Answer
Answered by Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
We have issued updated guidance following consultation with clinicians stating that only those of secondary school age and above require screening prior to entering education. Those of primary age and below can enter education settings without delay and will be contacted to arrange screening later.
This approach enables individuals to enter education settings as quickly as possible and ensures that any additional burden on the NHS is minimised.
A dedicated TB pathway has been developed in collaboration with clinicians in the NHS in Wales, and all health boards have worked on plans to ensure TB assessments are prioritised.
We continue to work closely with the NHS in Wales and have agreed to review our guidance regularly to ensure that any risk to public health is minimised.