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RT @ResearchWales: Are you a registered clinical professional who undertakes research activities?. We need your input to map clinical acade….
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📣 Don't miss your chance to apply for our fixed-term contract Senior Programme Support Officer role!. Want to support and connect senior leaders across the NHS in Wales, connecting cross-organisation workstreams?. Apply by Wed 22 January 👇.
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@WNHSC_Darren @SeneddFinance 📺Watch from 10:10:. 📑Read our full consultation response: .
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The Welsh NHS Confederation recently submitted evidence to the Senedd Finance Committee consultation on the Welsh Government’s Draft Budget 2025-26.
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@WNHSC_Darren @SeneddFinance 🏥 Capital investment & limitations:.Sustainable, long term capital investment is vital to productivity and providing safe and quality care. Unlike other public services, the NHS cannot recycle capital and reinvest in services, limiting the options available.
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@WNHSC_Darren @SeneddFinance 🥗 Spend on incoming demand vs prevention:.'Firefighting' (i.e. trying to meet rising demand on frontline services) means budgets for preventative services are squeezed, which ultimately will impact demand further down the line.
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@WNHSC_Darren @SeneddFinance 📈 Impact of ⬆️ employer's NI contributions:.There's uncertainty around the impact of the increase in employer's National Insurance contribution on health and care services, given the number of providers and suppliers this will directly impact, including social care.
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@WNHSC_Darren @SeneddFinance 🧓 Social care:.Unless we adequately fund social care, including improving pay, demand on, and therefore access to both health and care services will continue to deteriorate.
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@WNHSC_Darren @SeneddFinance ⚖️ Demand vs capacity: .We recognise the difficult position for governments and in principal sign up to the FM's priorities, but the real challenge is demand and service need versus what the NHS can provide.
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Thread:.Yesterday @WNHSC_Darren gave evidence to @SeneddFinance on the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2025-26. Key areas:.⚖️ Demand vs capacity.🧓 Social care.📈 Impact of ⬆️ employer's NI contributions.🥗 Spend on incoming demand vs prevention.🏥 Capital investment & limitations.
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Tomorrow, our director @WNHSC_Darren will be giving evidence to @SeneddFinance on the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2025-26, alongside @CV_UHB Executive Director of Finance, Catherine Phillips. Here's our full consultation response 👇
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The Welsh NHS Confederation recently submitted evidence to the Senedd Finance Committee consultation on the Welsh Government’s Draft Budget 2025-26.
On Wednesday, the Finance Committee will continue its scrutiny of the @WelshGovernment Draft Budget 2025-26. 📺Watch here: .📖Read the agenda here:.
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📣 VACANCY: Senior Programme Support Officer, Fixed Term. Do you have experience providing support to senior executives of organisations? Are you organised and able to work to deadlines?. Apply now! Deadline 22 January.
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RT @SkyNews: "Social care plays a vital role in prevention". Chief executive of the NHS confederation, Matthew Taylor, tells @SkySarahJane….
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Like the rest of the UK, health and social care services in Wales are currently under immense pressure due to the combination of winter viruses, staff sickness, the cold weather and a high volume of very ill patients. Full statement on pressures 👇.
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In light of winter pressures on the NHS across the UK, a Welsh NHS Confederation spokesperson commented on the situation in Wales.
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Health and social care services in Wales are currently under immense pressure due to the combination of winter viruses, staff sickness and high demand. Read our briefing for MSs ahead of this afternoon's statement and debate on pressures 👇.
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Briefing for Members of the Senedd (MSs) ahead of the Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care on NHS winter pressures.
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Please take all reasonable precautions in the coming days, such as only travelling if essential and to stock up on prescription medications ahead of the weekend, as well as first aid kit essentials to treat common ailments at home, like coughs, sore throats and diarrhoea.
❄️ Yellow snow and ice warnings forecast for Wales this weekend. ✅ Stay updated with local weather reports. 🚗 Plan journeys and check travel updates. 🚨Follow advice from emergency services. 💙Look out for loved ones and neighbours, especially those who may need extra support.
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Last night @WNHSC_Darren spoke to @BBCRadioWales about the current frontline pressures on the NHS as we battle flu, Covid, RSV and norovirus. @PublicHealthW Dr Giri Shankar also broke down the latest flu figures 📈. Feature starts at 14:40:.📻
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The health system is currently under significant pressure and we all have a part to play in ensuring that we protect our precious resources for those who need them most, so please act responsibly and help us to help you. Please as your first port of call.
111.wales.nhs.uk
Advice, tips and tools to help you make the best choices about your health and wellbeing.
Some more wise words from Ruby. If you need urgent help but it's not an emergency, please visit NHS 111 Wales online. .#RubyWinterTips
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year / Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda from the Welsh NHS Confederation team 🎄. Go to NHS 111 Wales this winter for fast and easy access to advice and treatment, 24/7. You can also visit your local pharmacy for a range of common ailments.
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RT @WelshBlood: Can you spare an hour over the festive season? 🎄. Here's where we're looking for some lovely donors to spread some Christma….
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