, Health and Social Care Committee
Hospital discharge and its impact on patient flow through hospitals: evidence session with Alzheimer's Society Cymru
I'm aware of the time, Chair, and thanks for reminding me. We often focus on the negative stories, but I was just wondering quickly if you can give any positive cases that you've seen over time that we can end on in this section—specific schemes or services…
, Health and Social Care Committee
Hospital discharge and its impact on patient flow through hospitals: evidence session with Alzheimer's Society Cymru
Thanks, Huw. I don't mean to sound too tongue in cheek with my next question, but do you think the inappropriate use of antipsychotic medication to manage what could be deemed as challenging behaviour from dementia patients is an issue in hospitals? And if…
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Hospital discharge and its impact on patient flow through hospitals: evidence session with Alzheimer's Society Cymru
Apologies. I think my internet was a little bit unstable there. I got the gist of your response, though, and thanks for that. What do you think could be placed to prevent or minimise the deterioration of individuals with dementia during their hospital stay? I…
, Health and Social Care Committee
Hospital discharge and its impact on patient flow through hospitals: evidence session with Alzheimer's Society Cymru
Thank you very much, Chair, and good morning to Huw and Angela, and it was quite harrowing to hear your personal story there, Angela. I can sympathise with some of the problems you raised with your own family, as, in my experience working in the NHS, I dealt…
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: Housing
I don't think it's terribly relevant to a housing debate, Mike. As a north Wales Member, I can't profess to be too much of an expert on the Swansea lagoon, but what I do know is that a north Wales lagoon may be beneficial at some point in the future. We've…
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: Housing
Thank you very much, Deputy Llywydd. I think the Member for Dwyfor Meirionnydd should maybe have a lie down and check his blood pressure and spend a bit less time on Twitter. It's an absolute pleasure to take part in this important debate tonight, or this…
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Topical Questions
I thank the Llywydd for accepting this topical question this afternoon on an issue that's very important for every Member in the North Wales region, as it's such a pertinent and important issue to discuss. Minister, while I welcome the intervention of HIW…
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Questions to the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
Minister, while there is a need to ensure all organisations adhere to animal health and welfare standards, of course, I think many ventures need more of a carrot and less of a stick approach. Ventures such as sanctuaries and rescue rehoming centres should be…
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Questions to the Minister for Finance and Local Government
I welcome the comments made by the Member for Ogmore and the Minister on that. If we're to weather the cost-of-living crisis, we need Government working together at all levels. And we have to remember that the crisis was started by Putin trying to strong-arm…
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Plaid Cymru Debate: Eating disorders
Yes, but I'll just note at this point that I think the fundamental reality of the situation is that people in everyone's constituency or region will suffer with an eating disorder, and I've got a lot of experience in my 11-year NHS career working in community…
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Plaid Cymru Debate: Eating disorders
I'm afraid I've been quite busy with my pen scribbling out contributions that have already been made, because the speaking notes that I prepared this morning have already been covered. So, to avoid repeating what's already been said—
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Questions to the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
Minister, we need to do all we can to encourage more young people to consider studying for a career in health and social care in Wales, particularly in north Wales, as you mentioned before, to prevent this brain drain that we often talk about. No amount of…
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Statement by the Deputy Minister for Social Services: The Children and Young People’s Plan
Diolch yn fawr iawn, Deputy Llywydd. Thank you for your statement this afternoon, Deputy Minister. I of course wish you a very happy St David's Day. I'm sure there'll be no dissent to your stated aim of creating a Wales that is a wonderful place to grow up…
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: Local Government funding
Thanks for the intervention there, Mike. So, how many people are now experiencing loneliness and isolation because the day centre is closed, or because the local library has just shut up shop? What will happen to those communities whose community centres have…
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: Local Government funding
Yes, indeed.
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: Local Government funding
I'd like to declare an interest, as a current serving member of Denbighshire County Council for the fantastic Prestatyn South West ward. So, you speak to any council in north Wales, even Labour-run Flintshire County Council, which Carolyn Thomas is a member…
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Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Local Government elections
Diolch, Rhys. Looking at the details of the motion, it says, 'reducing the number of uncontested seats'. How would changing the voting system achieve that when it's usually down to the members or the parties to decide who fills which seats?
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Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services
Thank you again, Deputy Minister. Of course, if we're truly to get to grips with discharges, we need to get on top of DTOCs. We not only have to get health and housing all pulling in the same direction, we first have to truly understand the scale of the…
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Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services
I'm grateful for that answer, Deputy Minister. I agree to some level that, in an ideal world, that would be the case, but sadly, we've still got a long way to go. Perhaps the prime reason to integrate health and care is to ensure the best health and…
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Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services
Diolch yn fawr iawn, Llywydd. I'd like to start by wishing the health Minister a very happy birthday. I didn't know until the Member for South Wales Central mentioned it earlier. So, I wish you a very happy twenty-first birthday. [Laughter.] But my questions…
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Statement by the Deputy Minister for Social Services: Real Living Wage for Social Care Workers
Thank you very much, Commissioner, and thank you for your statement this afternoon, Deputy Minister. And it's really disappointing that you continue to ignore the advice of everyone concerned with social care. The pitiful wage being offered will not attract…
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Questions to the First Minister
Thank you for that answer, First Minister. My constituents have already benefited from the UK Government's levelling-up agenda. Projects in the vale had a share of nearly £3 million in the past year through the precursor to the shared prosperity fund. The…
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Questions to the First Minister
1. How does the Welsh Government plan to maximise shared prosperity fund investment in the Vale of Clwyd? OQ57678
, Health and Social Care Committee
Hospital discharge and its impact on patient flow through hospitals: evidence session with the housing sector
That's all from me. Thanks, Chris and Faye.
, Health and Social Care Committee
Hospital discharge and its impact on patient flow through hospitals: evidence session with the housing sector
Chris, did you want to come in?
