Written question WQ85908
- Asked by
- Russell GeorgeConservative
- To be answered by
- Minister for Health and Social Services
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 8 days
Question
What consideration has the Minister given to increasing occupational health services for NHS staff to support with staff recruitment and retention?
Answer
Answered by Minister for Health and Social Services
Following a review of Occupational Health provision for the NHS Wales workforce commissioned by health boards, we are working with partners to consider an appropriate OH solution for NHS Wales staff.
Providing equitable, accessible, and sustainable occupational health services in NHS Wales will be essential if we are to meet our ambitions, retain and support our workforce as they face the challenges ahead. It is fully acknowledged that Occupational Health provision plays a key role in having a healthy workforce working to their full potential. This in turn is the only way that we can reach our ambitious plans for NHS recovery and achieve the best care for people of Wales.
A multi-professional working group has been established with employer, trade union and Welsh Government members to scrutinise possible options and to see how we can continue with the investment we have made during the pandemic in supporting the health and wellbeing of our NHS Wales staff.