Debate on the Bevan Commission

NNDM4730 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. welcomes the Bevan Commission report "2008 – 2011 NHS Wales: Forging a better future" and

2. notes the case it makes to:

a) recognise the tough challenges that are facing the NHS in the future;

b) support service changes essential to secure the future of the NHS;

c) back clinically led action to improve safety and quality of care of patients; and

d) create a genuine partnership with the public to ensure the founding ethos of the NHS in Wales is maintained in the future.

The following amendments have been tabled:

Amendment 1 - Nick Ramsay (Monmouthshire)

In point 1 delete “Welcomes” and replace with “Notes”.

Amendment 2 - Nick Ramsay (Monmouthshire)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Regrets the Welsh Government’s proposals to reduce NHS budgets over the next 3 years.

Amendment 3 - Peter Black (South Wales West)

Add as new point at end of motion

Calls on the government to publish a detailed plan, with measureable targets, for making sure the health service can meet the challenges identified in the report.

Amendment 4 - Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

Add as new points at end of motion:

Calls on the Welsh government to publish a detailed and comprehensive response to the report, demonstrating its commitment to a sustainable NHS, including:

a) improving patient outcomes;

b) preventing erosion of services;

c) tackling health inequalities;

d) maximising health benefits from other policy areas; and

Calls on the Welsh Government to prevent the centralisation of NHS services and confirm its commitment to maintaining District General Hospitals which are essential for the provision of local health services.

A copy of the Bevan Commission report " 2008 – 2011 NHS Wales: Forging a better future" is available at:

http://wales.gov.uk/topics/health/publications/health/reports/betterfuture/?lang=en