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Transcript: Transcript for 05/06/2025 - Health and Social Care Committee
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(09.30) |
Introductions, apologies, substitutions, and declarations of interest Minutes: 1.1 The Chair welcomed Members to the meeting. |
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(09.30-10.30) |
Ophthalmology Services in Wales - evidence session: panel 8 Rebecca John - National GOSW Clinical Lead, NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Research brief Paper 1- NHS Wales Shared Services Supporting documents: Minutes: 2.1 The Committee received evidence from the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership. |
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(10.45 -12.15) |
Ophthalmology Services in Wales - evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care Jeremy Miles – Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care David O'Sullivan - Chief Optometric Adviser Alex Slade - Director of Primary Care, Mental Health & Early Years Research brief Paper 2 - Ophthalmology Services in Wales: Welsh Government response Supporting documents: Minutes: 3.1 The Committee received evidence from the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care. 3.2 The Cabinet Secretary agreed to provide an update on: - · the timescale for an update on the findings of the review by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, following ‘safety concerns regarding age related macular degeneration’ in Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. · data and details on the levels of upskilling for Optometrists. |
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(12.15) |
Motion under Standing Order 17.42 (ix) to resolve to exclude the public from item 5 Minutes: 4.1 The Committee agreed the motion. |
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(12.15-12.30) |
Ophthalmology Services: consideration of evidence Minutes: 5.1 The Committee considered the evidence received. |
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(13.00-13.30) |
Legislative Consent Memorandum: Employment Rights Bill: evidence session with the Minister for Children and Social Care Dawn Bowden - Minister for Children and Social Care Stephen Layne – Deputy Director Fair Work Laurie Haward – Head of Social Care Workforce Policy Paper 3 – Legislative Consent Memoranda: Employment Rights Bill – Research brief Minutes: 6.1 The Committee received evidence from the Minister for Children and Social Care. |
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(13.30) |
Paper(s) to note |
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Letter from Chair of the Petitions Committee re Petition P-06-1350: Re-open Dyfi Ward at Tywyn Hospital Supporting documents: Minutes: 7.1.1 The Committee noted the letter. |
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Letter from Chair of the Petitions Committee re Petition P-06-1242: Improve Endometriosis Healthcare in Wales Supporting documents: Minutes: 7.2.1 The Committee noted the letter. |
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(13.30) |
Motion under Standing Order 17.42 (vi) and (ix) to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of the meeting Minutes: 8.1 The Committee agreed the motion. |
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(13.30-13.45) |
Legislative Consent: Employment Rights Bill - consideration of evidence Minutes: 9.1 The Committee considered the evidence. |
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(13.45-14.00) |
Gynaecological cancers inquiry: follow up Paper 4 – Gynaecological Cancer – Research briefing. Minutes: 10.1 The Committee agreed to write to the Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing regarding the implementation of the recommendations in its report on gynaecological cancers. |
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(14.00-14.20) |
Supplementary Legislative Consent Memorandum: Mental Health Bill Paper 5 – Mental Health Bill: Supplementary Legislative Consent Memorandum (No.3) Minutes: 11.1 The Committee considered the Legal Advice Note. 11.2 The Committee discussed and agreed areas for inclusion in its report on the Supplementary Legislative Consent Memorandum: Mental Health Bill. |
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(14.20 -14.30) |
Supplementary Legislative Consent Memorandum: Tobacco and Vapes Bill - consideration of draft report Paper 6 - Report on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill: Legislative Consent Memorandum (No.2) Minutes: 12.1 The Committee considered and agreed the report. |