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(10:30 - 10:45) |
Consideration of the Committee's work plan for the inquiry into progress made to date on implementing the Welsh Government’s Cancer Delivery Plan Minutes: 1.1 The Committee discussed, amended and agreed its work plan
for the inquiry into progress made to date on implementing the Welsh
Government’s Cancer Delivery Plan. |
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(10:45 - 11:00) |
Consideration of the Committee's forward work programme for summer term 2014 2.1. Forward work programme for summer term 2014. 2.2.
Letter from the Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services to the Chair
regarding the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Bill eligibility technical
panel. Supporting documents: Minutes: 2.1 The Committee discussed its forward work programme for
April - July 2014. 2.2 The Committee agreed to invite Government officials to
provide factual briefings, in public, on the forthcoming Public Health White Paper
and the draft regulations on eligibility criteria emanating from the Social
Services and Well-being (Wales) Bill. 2.3 In accordance with Standing Order 17.34(ii), the
Committee voted on the following motion, proposed by Elin Jones AM, and
accepted by the Chair without notice in accordance with Standing Order 17.44: That the Health and Social Care Committee allocate time at a
future meeting to take evidence from the Rt Hon Ann Clwyd MP, if available, on
her work in relation to NHS complaints in England and the evidence she has
cited in relation to NHS complaints in Wales. The result of the vote was as follows:
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Introductions, apologies and substitutions Minutes: 1.1 No apologies were received. 1.2 The Chair welcomed the Minister for Health and Social
Services and his officials to the meeting. |
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(11:00 - 12:00) |
Inquiry into the availability of bariatric services: Evidence session 2 Mark Drakeford AM, Minister for Health and Social Services Dr Sarah Watkins, Head of Mental Health and Vulnerable Groups
Division, Welsh Government Chris Tudor-Smith, Head of Health Improvement Division, Welsh
Government Supporting documents: Minutes: 4.1 The Committee scrutinised the Minister for Health and
Social Services on the availability of bariatric services. 4.2 During the session the Minister indicated that he would
provide information on the cost implications to the NHS of carrying out corrective
surgery on patients who have undergone bariatric surgery outside Wales. |
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In accordance with Standing Order 17.47 the Chair adjourned the meeting from 11:58 to 12.00 |
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Papers to note Minutes: 5.1 The Committee noted the papers from its inquiry into the
availability of bariatric services and letters from external organisations
proposing future inquiries. |
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Additional information from the meeting on 13 February 2014 Supporting documents: |
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Note taken at the working lunch with Swansea University academics, 13 February 2014 Supporting documents: |
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Note taken at the meeting with Welsh Institute of Metabolic and Obesity representatives, 13 February 2014 Supporting documents: |
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Note taken at the focus group event, Cwmbrân, 12 March 2014 Supporting documents: |
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Correspondence from the Royal College of Nursing Wales - suggested inquiry into Community Nursing Supporting documents: |
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Correspondence from Crohn's and Colitis UK - suggested inquiry into the implementation of national guidance on Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) Supporting documents: |
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