Written question WQ98443
- Asked by
- Janet Finch-SaundersConservative
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 5 days
Question
What steps is the Cabinet Secretary taking to make women more aware of vulval cancers?
Answer
Answered by Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care
The Welsh Government is responsible for setting the overarching strategic direction for the NHS through the NHS Planning Framework and the Quality Statement for Cancer.
This approach is underpinned by national optimal pathways to support the NHS in planning and delivering services in line with clinical guidance and standards, including for vulval cancer.
Where possible, the Welsh Government will work with the third sector to support any public awareness campaigns and reinforce the message that women should seek advice from their GP if they notice any prolonged or significant changes in their physical health.