THE HERALD FRIDAY JANUARY 20 2017
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HEALTH SECRETARY
Vaughan Gething has taken action to relieve pressure on GPs during the busier than usual winter period. Vaughan Gething, in partnership
with BMA Wales, has taken the decision that the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) element of the GP contract will be relaxed until March 31.
This move will create more
capacity for GPs and practice nurses to manage their most vulnerable and chronically sick patients during the winter period where there is a significant increase in demand for their services. The Health Secretary said: “The
positive action we’ve taken today will help ease pressure on primary care. I’d like to thank GP and practice nurses across Wales for their hard work and commitment to their patients during this busy winter period. “Instead of patients being
called in for routine appointments automatically at the busiest time of the year, doctor and practice nurse’s time will be freed up to see patients, prioritising those urgently requesting
appointments
because they are ill. “Both BMA Wales
and Welsh Government remain committed to working positively and
collaboratively to improve access to services. No GP practice will lose out financially as a result of QOF relaxation. “I hope that both primary care and
patients in Wales will feel the benefits of this decision. It’s a common sense approach that shows the agility of NHS Wales – especially when it’s under pressure.” Dr Charlotte Jones, Chair of GPC
Wales, said: “This welcome move will have a positive effect on practices by reducing bureaucracy and box ticking, as well as releasing capacity which will enable GPs and practice nurses to focus on the complex care needs of their patients at a particularly busy time.
“We are committed to working in partnership with
Government
Welsh to
continue improving working conditions for GPs in Wales, and this agreement demonstrates what can be achieved through collaboration on an agreed vision.”
Vaughan Gething: “I hope that both primary care and patients in Wales will feel the benefits of this decision.”
NEIL HAMILTON, UKIP Group
Leader in the Assembly, is strongly supporting the ‘Farmhouse Breakfast’ initiative by the Farming Union of Wales which, as well as encouraging people to eat a healthy, locally sourced breakfast, will raise funds for the British Heart Foundation. The Mid and West Wales AM and
UKIP’s spokesman for Agriculture and Rural Affairs is urging people to join the breakfasts, which are being held all over Wales from Sunday (Jan 22) until the following Sunday, January 29, to promote a healthy start to the day and highlight the variety of top quality Welsh breakfast produce. The events will also give farmers the
opportunity to share their concerns about the farming industry in Wales. w said: “It is a wonderful opportunity
to showcase the wealth of quality breakfast produce available all over Wales. I commend FUW’s initiative to encourage people to think about where their breakfast food comes from and support the farmers who produce it. “Breakfast is one of the most
important meals of the day and a healthy start with a healthy breakfast can help to reduce obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes. There is a huge variety of top quality farm produce available in Wales – ranging from bacon, sausages and eggs to speciality dairy products, breads and cereals, not to
mention one of my favourites, laverbread. “Heart disease is still Wales’ biggest
killer which devastates so many lives. As well as getting the day off to a healthy start, events such as these help to raise awareness and vital funds towards the work of the British Heart Foundation in Wales Farmers’ Union of Wales
Caernarfonshire County Executive Officer Gwynedd Watkin, who is organising the events, said: “I get really excited about our farmhouse breakfasts every year. We can start the day together in a positive and healthy way and at the same time raise money for British Heart Foundation Cymru at all locations and Cancer Research Wales as well in Meillionydd Bach. “Over the last eight years, the
Caernarfonshire breakfasts alone have raised over £35,000 and we’re looking for yet another good turnout this year. It’s fair to say that a healthy start is good for a healthy heart. As they say, eat breakfast like a king.” Coronary heart disease is the UK’s
single biggest killer and their pioneering research has helped to transform the lives of people living with heart and circulatory conditions and their work has been central to the discoveries of vital treatments that are helping to change the face of the UK’s fight against heart disease. “This Farmhouse breakfast week also provides an opportunity to promote
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the quality premium local produce that farmers grow for us every day of the year, and throughout breakfast week the FUW will shine a spotlight on the importance of our rural economy. “I hope many of you will be able
to join us for breakfast. We want you to be a part of what we do, and share your thoughts and worries about the state of the industry, tell us your stories and help us to understand how we can help each other, and what better way to do that than round a table where we share great food and have a cup of tea,” added Mr Watkin. For more information on how to
book your seat at the breakfast table, contact the Caernarfonshire office on 01286 672541.
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