Powys: Healthcare
This week along with Jonathan Morgan, the shadow Health minister for most of the tour I have been visiting hospitals in my own area in Powys as well as Wrexham Maelor.
The sheer professionalism of the staff is always uplifting. I never cease to be amazed at the stamina, the unfailing humour and the team spirit of those who work in the NHS. From Brecon in the south of the county to Welshpool in the north another notable feature is the long service put in by the staff– dedicated, committed and often passionate about their vocation.
I also had the opportunity to meet up with the Community Health Councils for Montgomeryshire and for Brecon and Radnorshire to hear their views on a variety of issues and not least the suggestion of a forced merger which emanates from the Assembly government, a proposal which was welcomed by Jenny Randerson as Health Spokesperson for the Lib Dems. I immediately opposed this in the Assembly Chamber; geographic considerations alone mean we need two in Powys. I believe and so does my party that each area should be allowed to adopt a model best suited to its individual needs.
Good to see both Glyn Davies and Suzy Davies our two excellent Powys candidates as well as Councillors Torrens, George and Harris on our travels.
Wrexham Maelor was impressive too with new builds planned for a Mental Health Unit and work already underway on a new A and E area.
