Commenting ahead of the debate, Welsh Conservative Shadow North Wales Minister, Darren Millar MS said:
“The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is nearing yet another anniversary in special measures, but patients and staff are yet to see the improvements they have been promised by Labour Ministers.
“Report after report highlights problems yet the Labour Government seems incapable of getting to grips with the failings and problems they expose.
“Today, we will call on the Labour Government to listen to the concerns of healthcare professionals, patients and their loved ones, and ensure that the people of North Wales get the timely, high-quality healthcare that they deserve.”
The motion which will be debated on Wednesday reads:
To propose that the Senedd:
1. Recognises the work and dedication of hardworking staff at the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
2. Notes that:
a) 27 February 2024 marks one year since Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board was placed back into special measures;
b) the health board was previously subject to special measures between 8 June 2015 and 24 November 2020, less than 6 months prior to the 2021 Senedd elections; and
c) the health board has spent longer in special measures than any other NHS organisation in the history of the National Health Service.
3. Regrets that since being placed into special measures, patients and staff are yet to see the required improvements.
4. Calls on the Welsh Government to:
a) listen to the concerns of healthcare professionals when concerns are raised about the quality of services; and
b) ensure patients in North Wales get the timely, high-quality healthcare that they deserve