Written question WQ88511
- Asked by
- Russell GeorgeConservative
- To be answered by
- Minister for Health and Social Services
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 8 days
Question
How is the Welsh Government ensuring there is sufficient capacity at the national CAR-T treatment centre?
Answer
Answered by Minister for Health and Social Services
I recognise the importance of access to Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products (ATMPs) such as Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy.
The Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee is responsible for commissioning this service on behalf of health boards in Wales.
The Committee is working with its commissioned providers to deliver the required level of capacity in response to increased patient demand and new recommended indications.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is developing a business case for its future provision of bone marrow transplant and CAR-T therapy.