17 September 2026 , Health and Social Care Committee
General scrutiny session with the Cabinet Minister for Health and Care, the Deputy Minister for Public and Preventative Health and the Deputy Minister for Social Care, Mental Health and Women’s Health
Just really briefly, to come back on that as well, you mentioned the child health plan. When we went from a diabetes delivery plan to, then, the next plan that came after that, I argued at the time that transitional care doesn't belong in child health…
17 September 2026 , Health and Social Care Committee
General scrutiny session with the Cabinet Minister for Health and Care, the Deputy Minister for Public and Preventative Health and the Deputy Minister for Social Care, Mental Health and Women’s Health
I was going to talk about women's health, but I think it's only right that I pause there and rewind a little bit and talk about child health—I know we've mentioned children a little bit—I don't think we've mentioned it enough and it doesn't get mentioned…
17 September 2026 , Health and Social Care Committee
General scrutiny session with the Cabinet Minister for Health and Care, the Deputy Minister for Public and Preventative Health and the Deputy Minister for Social Care, Mental Health and Women’s Health
Welcome. It's lovely to be here.
16 September 2026 , Plenary
Reform UK Debate: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board health visitor pay dispute
I have written and rewritten this contribution because I want to support health visitors as strongly and constructively as I can. I also want to make a declaration that I did work nationally for the NHS before coming into this post. Some are my constituents…
15 September 2026 , Plenary
Statement by the Deputy Minister for Social Care, Mental Health and Women's Health: Putting Women, Babies and Families at the Heart of Safety: The implementation of Call for Concern in Maternity and Neonatal Services
I really welcome today's statement on the expansion of the Call for Concern into maternity and neonatal services. And since being elected, I've heard from far too many families who have raised concerns about their own health or their partner's health, as well…
9 July 2026 , Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Again, it's in agreement with the petitioner, really, on the importance of this. I think if you are talking about things that are related to your health, and especially the more complex that gets, we need to be able to talk to them in the language that they…
9 July 2026 , Petitions Committee
New Petitions
I just want to add as well on the record how thankful we are that young people want to engage, and especially seeing this is from the constituency the three of us represent here as well is fantastic. So, I'd like to put my thanks on the record as well. Diolch…
9 July 2026 , Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Thanks, Chair. This petition, again, I'd like to thank Simon for bringing it and the work that he's done on this. The petition sets out clear asks of the Welsh Government to develop a Welsh version of the Irish basic income pilot for the arts. It points to…
9 July 2026 , Petitions Committee
Updates - Petitions referred to the Seventh Senedd
Janet did have her hand up.
9 July 2026 , Petitions Committee
Updates - Petitions referred to the Seventh Senedd
That was something that I wondered whether the group would be in agreement on.
9 July 2026 , Petitions Committee
Updates - Petitions referred to the Seventh Senedd
Thanks, Chair. Firstly, I want to thank Jennifer for her work with this petition. It has obviously received a significant amount and it has gone over the 10,000 threshold. When I was reading the papers, it appeared a little bit complex—it's to do with the…
8 July 2026 , Plenary
Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Ophthalmology services
For the record, I wish to declare a personal interest. I previously gave evidence to the Health and Social Care Committee's inquiry into ophthalmology services based on my lived experience of sight loss, and I remain a patient under ophthalmology services. I…
2 July 2026 , Health and Social Care Committee
Introductions, apologies, substitutions, and declarations of interest
I did a decade working for the NHS as well.
24 June 2026 , Plenary
Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Stillbirth and neonatal mortality
I'd like to echo many of the comments made by Members throughout the debate; time is against me and I cannot reference them all. However, in particular, Elyn powerfully spoke about the importance of recognising every baby as an individual and not a statistic…
24 June 2026 , Plenary
Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Stillbirth and neonatal mortality
Thank you, Minister, for your response, and I thank all Members who have contributed to this debate today. It is clear, I think, that there is strong cross-party support on the topic of the motion before us today. For the sake of all families and parents—and…
24 June 2026 , Plenary
Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Stillbirth and neonatal mortality
It was clear from speaking to families that the loss does not end, it continues. Too often, the grief is carried in silence, because the stigma surrounding baby loss can make it difficult to speak openly. Parents are living their lives while grieving the life…
24 June 2026 , Plenary
Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Stillbirth and neonatal mortality
Diolch. Before I begin, I wish to declare a personal interest. Unbeknown to me when I tabled this debate, members of my wider family are today going through this very situation. While that is a separate and deeply personal matter, I want to begin with the…
24 June 2026 , Plenary
Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport
Minister, within my first few days of being elected, I was contacted by Breakthrough T1D, a third sector charity supporting people living with diabetes. In light of the barriers faced by people with long-term health conditions such as diabetes, including low…
10 June 2026 , Plenary
Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality
For too long, children in Wales have been forced to grow up in poverty, impacting everything from their education and health to their future prospects and even life expectancy. It disproportionately affects children in my constituency, with over 80 per cent…
10 June 2026 , Plenary
Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality
5. What action is the Welsh Government taking to tackle child poverty in Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr? OQ64110
10 June 2026 , Plenary
Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality
Thank you, Llywydd, and congratulations, Deputy First Minister.
19 May 2026 , Plenary
Statement by the First Minister: The First Minister's Priorities
Diolch, Lywydd. Previous Labour Governments' record left too many people across Wales waiting too long for treatment, and, in Cwm Taf Morgannwg, too many patients continue to face lengthy delays for appointments and care. My constituents across Pontypridd…
12 May 2026 , Plenary
Nomination of the First Minister under Standing Order 8
Rhun ap Iorwerth.
