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Russell GeorgeConservative
What action is the Welsh Government taking in the immediate term, beyond optometry reform …
Answer: The Welsh Government remains committed to reducing waiting times for the people of Wales and to reducing the risk of sight loss and irreversible harm. In my Ministerial Ophthalmology Summit in November …
Andrew RT DaviesConservative
Will the Minister make a statement on the reasons for performance decreasing against the …
Answer: … additional waiting list initiatives, weekend working, and moving staff and patients around where possible to minimise waiting times across the pathway. The Welsh Government continues to invest in cancer services to build new facilities …
Ken SkatesLabour
Answer: … the position at the end of April 2026. There is no national target for cancer diagnostic waiting times. However, I expect all health boards to work towards compliance against the National Optimal Pathways for …
Rhys ab OwenIndependent
Will the Minister set targets for earlier and faster diagnosis of less survivable cancers …
Answer: … This is a much-accelerated pathway compared to other non-cancer planned care but the cancer waiting time guidance for clinicians and managers explains that the access target of 62 days allows for clinical …
Rhys ab OwenIndependent
What has the Welsh Government done to improve the awareness and treatment of less …
Answer: … This is a much-accelerated pathway compared to other non-cancer planned care but the cancer waiting time guidance for clinicians and managers explains that the access target of 62 days allows for clinical …
Andrew RT DaviesConservative
Answer: Routine reporting of waiting times are published on a monthly basis. The latest published statistics can be accessed at https://gov.wales/eye-care-measures-nhs-outpatients
Andrew RT DaviesConservative
Answer: … urgent support and making services sustainable. The Neurodivergence Improvement Programme is addressing immediate pressures on assessment waiting times by developing sustainable integrated needs-led services with a skilled and resilient workforce, which includes supporting …
Andrew RT DaviesConservative
Answer: … urgent support and making services sustainable. The Neurodivergence Improvement Programme is addressing immediate pressures on assessment waiting times by developing sustainable integrated needs-led services with a skilled and resilient workforce, which includes supporting …
Laura Anne JonesConservative
Will the Government provide details of the effectiveness of the Single Cancer Pathway since …
Answer: The suspected cancer pathway was introduced to consolidate the two original cancer waiting time pathways into one consistent measure; to reflect the real experience of patients by removing hidden waits and pathway suspensions …
Andrew RT DaviesConservative
Further to WQ87379, will the Minister clarify whether she has received any representations from …
Answer: The First Minister and I have received correspondence from members of the public on waiting times for pain services and pain patch provision specifically, rather than in relation to sufficient staff members being able …
Janet Finch-SaundersConservative
Will the Minister provide an update on the number of patients in Aberconwy waiting …
Answer: … not hold waiting times by local authority area, only at a health board level and the latest information can be found on the StatsWales website: Latest waiting times data …
Ken SkatesLabour
Will the Cabinet Minister publish all correspondence to and from local health boards regarding …
Answer: … meet with and challenge organisations regularly on their delivery of key Welsh Government priorities such as waiting times or access to urgent and emergency care. Each organisation received a letter following these meetings setting …
Vikki HowellsLabour
Answer: Information on the waiting times for cystic fibrosis (CF) patients to access psychology and social work services is not collected centrally in Welsh Government. The Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee (WHSSC) is responsible for …
Cefin CampbellPlaid
What steps is the Government taking to reduce the waiting list for additional learning …
Answer: … work to monitor implementation of the new system. We are aware of the increasing demand and waiting times for assessment and diagnosis of all neurodevelopmental conditions. The new ALN system intends to increase collaboration …
Jane DoddsLib Dem
How many people were waiting more than 14 days for a GP appointment across …
Answer: Welsh Government does not hold any data on appointment wait times for patients. As GPs are independent contractors to the NHS, each GP practice is responsible for ensuring their appointment system is fit for …
Natasha AsgharConservative
Will lived experience be central to the Welsh Government's implementation of the National …
Answer: … use their share of the additional £145 million investment to improve access to care and reduce waiting times, including in ophthalmology services. These plans are currently being assessed. Final allocations and the delivery commitments …
Natasha AsgharConservative
How much of the extra £145 million announced on 17 June 2026 for NHS …
Answer: … use their share of the additional £145 million investment to improve access to care and reduce waiting times, including in ophthalmology services. These plans are currently being assessed. Final allocations and the delivery commitments …
Andrew RT DaviesConservative
James EvansConservative
Will the Minister publish a plan with timescales for achieving the vision of the …
Answer: … eating disorder services, including through increasing community treatment and support, broadening early intervention services and shorter waiting times. In line with the recommendations from the 2018 review, services were asked to: • Reconfigure services towards …
Laura Anne JonesConservative
Answer: … respond to the growing and changing mental health demand and to implement plans to meet waiting time targets on a sustainable basis. We have also strengthened our performance management arrangements for mental health and …