The demand for domiciliary support services remains high and longstanding difficulties in recruitment and retention means there are significant challenges for local authorities to ensure there is sufficient service to respond to need.
The coronavirus pandemic and the response to it, has had an impact on the health and wellbeing of people in Wales. This has often been felt most acutely by the most vulnerable members of society, including those people living with dementia and their families.
Eluned Morgan, Minister for Health and Social Services was pleased to announce, after a successful recruitment campaign, the appointment of Professor Medwin Hughes DL, as Chair of the Citizen Voice Body for Health and Social Care, Wales. Professor Hughes’ tenure will run for four years until 31 March 2026.
As we continue to respond to the demands of the pandemic response it is vital that the development of community services is maintained to support those who are recovering from the effects of COVID-19. We announced a further £5million of Adferiad programme funding to be allocated to Health Boards in 2022/23 to support the continuation of health boards’ long COVID services.
This decision will ensure all NHS Wales employers remain Living Wage employers and further demonstrates the Welsh Government’s commitment to the wider tackling poverty agenda. Low pay is a significant issue for many families in Wales and the challenges of in-work poverty unfortunately remain as we face the current cost-of-living crisis.
New training will be rolled out across NHS Wales for all healthcare staff in a public-facing role to support people with learning disabilities who are accessing services the Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan has announced.
