Written question WQ93756
- Asked by
- Jane DoddsLib Dem
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 1 day
Question
Will the Cabinet Secretary confirm which public sector bodies have adopted the corporate parenting charter?
Answer
Answered by Minister for Social Care
The Corporate Parenting Charter was officially launched on 22 September 2023.
The following public sector bodies have confirmed they have adopted the Charter.
Local Authorities:
Blaenau-Gwent
Bridgend
Caerphilly
Conwy
Flintshire
Merthyr Tydfil
Monmouthshire
Neath-Port Talbot
Newport
Pembrokeshire
Powys
Rhondda-Cynon-Taf
Swansea
Torfaen
Vale of Glamorgan
Wrexham
Ynys Mon
We are aware that four other local authorities are going through their political processes to adopt the Charter.
Local Health Boards:
Aneurin Bevan
Cwm Taf Morgannwg
Hywel Dda
Powys Teaching Health Board
Swansea Bay
Other public sector bodies:
Welsh Government
Cafcass Cymru
Care Inspectorate Wales
Careers Wales
Children’s Commissioner for Wales
Health Education and Improvement Wales
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Welsh Ambulance Service
Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee
We continue to encourage all organisations in Wales (public, private and third sector) to adopt the Charter and act as good corporate parents to care experienced children.