Written question WQ98004
- Asked by
- Rhys ab OwenIndependent
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
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- 7 days
Question
What steps is the Cabinet Secretary taking to ensure adequate staffing levels in the NHS to prepare for winter 2026?
Answer
Answered by Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care
I refer you to my statement in Plenary on 13 January.
Health boards and trusts in Wales are responsible for ensuring they have safe and sustainable staffing arrangements in place throughout the year, including plans to manage the additional pressures associated with winter.
The Welsh Government, NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Education and Improvement Wales continue to support organisations to ensure they have the workforce capacity needed throughout the winter. This includes sustained investment in workforce supply, support for international recruitment where appropriate, and actions to improve staff retention.