Written question WQ99052
- Asked by
- Ken SkatesLabour
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Minister for Health and Care
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 9 days
Question
What locations does the Welsh Government propose for developing new surgical hubs?
Answer
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Health and Care (Mabon ap Gwynfor)
A national Elective Care Task and Finish Group has been established to develop a delivery plan (by the end of 2026) for up to ten hubs across Wales. A central part of its remit is to identify the locations of the hubs based on clinically-led evidence.
In doing so, the group will assess population need, current capacity and geographic variation across Wales and consider regional distribution (North, Mid, South East and South West Wales) to ensure equitable access.
The group is also drawing on evidence from wider UK and international best practice to determine how locations can deliver the best outcomes and productivity. This evidence-led approach is intended to ensure that future hub locations maximise access, improve productivity, and genuinely increase overall capacity rather than displacing existing services.
The Welsh Government will confirm the location of the new hubs based on the recommendations of the group.