MOT and Servicing

The document discusses feedback from a recent health board consultation on the future of local health services. It outlines concerns from the public about community care, hospitals, and emergency services. It also discusses the need to improve quality standards and prioritize care for older patients with long-term conditions while making best use of limited resources.

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Survey highlights health concerns

A total of 818 questionnaires were received, including 42 from organisations. The feedback shows that just 45 per cent agree with specialising some services into fewer, fully equipped centres; and 48 per cent agree developing specialised services, meaning some patients

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Credits question
CEREDIGION MP Mark Williams has questioned ministers about assisting pensioners in Wales on lower incomes in claiming an estimated 2.8 billion of pension credit. A report published last week by Age Alliance Wales indicated that one in five older people in Wales, that is around 100,000, live on a poverty-level income. However the report also indicated that around a third of pensioners do not claim pension credits which they may be

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CONCERNS about provision of community care, local hospitals and emergency cover were all raised by the public in the recent consultation held by Hywel Dda Health Board on the future of health services in the region.

will have to travel further for some hospital services, is a reasonable principle. However, 86 per cent agreed the health board needs to ensure services meet quality and safety standards for patients; 82 per cent said service planning should treat the ageing population who suffer from long-term chronic conditions as a key priority; 82 per cent believe the board should make the best use of scarce resources; and 74 per cent said it should aim to provide 80 per cent of NHS services locally. A presentation on the emerging themes and the national case for change was

given to key clinicians and healthcare professionals, as well as representatives from the community health council, last week. Health board chairman Chris Martin said: We are pleased that the listening and engagement exercise has stimulated a quality debate with staff, stakeholders, patients and the general public on the future of local healthcare delivery. It is particularly reassuring that there is support for us to deliver quality and safety standards and provide more NHS services locally through integrated primary, community and social care teams

working together. He added: What came through clearly was the real passion that our local communities have for their health service. We acknowledge areas where concern has been expressed and will address these in our planning for formal consultation. We would urge everyone to maintain the energy from the listening and engagement exercise and work with us to continue the conversation later this summer. A new 12-week consultation is due to start on Monday, August 6.

Lending concerns

entitled to, which would assist these pensioners in paying for essential items such as fuel and food. This is about raising awareness, said Mr Williams. It is such a waste that so many of pensioners are struggling financially when they are entitled to pension credits, which are left unclaimed. The ministers response was aware of the problem, and I hope more awareness can be raised on this issue.

QUESTIONS about the reluctance of some banks to support businesses in Pembrokeshire are being raised by local AM Paul Davies with the First Minister. Mr Davies emphasised the concerns of a number of business representatives from his constituency and asked

Carwyn Jones what the Welsh Government had achieved in discussions with banks in Wales, to ensure they support businesses during this difficult economic time. The difficult economic climate is being amplified by the reticence of lending from banks in Wales, said Mr Davies.

MOT & SERVICING

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