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Occupational therapists noted as an important part of the primary care family in Wales by First Minister
Occupational therapy was referenced in the Welsh Parliament on 14 significant level of the investment in the NHS is focused on securing September , during questions to the First Minister Mark Drakeford additional activity in primary care to maximise access to patients and concerning access to GP services and the Welsh Government ’ s to speed up diagnoses . response to the UK Government ’ s Health and Social Care Levy .
Mr Drayford said he recognises the pressures faced by the
Mr Drayford referred to other parts of the primary care primary care community , but pointed out that there are other family beyond GPs , including occupational therapists and parts of the primary care family beyond GPs , including community physiotherapists , as being vitally important , adding that GPs pharmacies , occupational therapists and physiotherapists , all of should see only people who need the level of skill and qualification which are particularly important in Wales . that a GP possesses .
Later that month , in a separate Welsh Conservative debate that
In response to a question from Jayne Bryant , MS for Newport focused on ambulance response times the Shadow Health Minister , West , about the measures the Welsh Government is taking to Russell George MS , emphasised the need to improve access improve access to GP services in Wales , he said that GP services to primary care appointments , change the current guidance to ‘ face enormous pressures in dealing with the continuing public health telephone triage , and ensure rapid recruitment of paramedics . emergency , alongside high levels of patient demand for non-COVID He called on the Welsh Government to establish Long COVID conditions ’. clinics and expand the role of occupational therapists as part of the
Ms Bryant went on to praise the response of GP practices and wrap around care to maintain patient independence . primary care teams to the pandemic , but said demand for physical Dai Davies , RCOT lead professional adviser for Wales said : appointments has ‘ increased greatly ’. She asked what short-term ‘ Occupational therapists are key members of the primary care family measures the Welsh Government could take to ensure the public in every part of Wales and it ’ s great to hear our unique skills are are informed about how the pandemic is impacting primary care and being recognised at the highest level of Welsh Government . RCOT that people know which services are best to use for their needs . She continues to actively influence key stakeholders to enable all Welsh also asked what long-term measures could be taken to ensure a citizens to have access to our services when needed .’
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Jen Cave-Ayland Occupational Therapist
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