Written question WQ99756
- Asked by
- Kiera MarshallPlaid
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Minister for Health and Care
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 6 days
Question
Will the Cabinet Minister set out a timetable of when they expect to evaluate the Onnen Baby Loss Psychology Service pilot scheme in Cardiff and Vale University Health Board?
Answer
Answered by Deputy Minister for Social Care, Mental Health and Women’s Health (Delyth Jewell)
The Welsh Government remains committed to ensuring that women and families affected by pregnancy loss and baby loss have access to appropriate support. An independent evaluation of the Onnen Baby Loss specialist psychological support pilot has now entered the procurement phase. Subject to the successful completion of that process, the timetable for evaluation will commence following appointment of the evaluator. Its findings will be used to assess the effectiveness of the pilot and to inform decisions on the potential for wider implementation of the service across Wales. This will ensure that any future approach is informed by robust evidence and supports our wider commitment to improving bereavement care for families across Wales.