Tag Archives: Health Minister

ME/CFS & FM Health Services Action Plan

On 16 September 2014 the Health Minister, Mark Drakeford, wrote to Local Health Boards drawing their attention to the Action Plan for improving services for people with ME, CFS and Fibromyalgia in Wales. The Action Plan was devised by the ME/CFS … Continue reading

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Neurological Conditions Delivery Plan published

Together For Health – A Neurological Conditions Delivery Plan up to 2017 for NHS and its partners   Mark Drakeford, the Minister for Health and Social Services, was pleased to publish on 8 May the Welsh Government’s Together for Health … Continue reading

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Health Minister video about prudent healthcare

Health and Social Services Minister Mark Drakeford talks about Prudent Healthcare in a Welsh Government video published on Mar 24, 2014. Read a summary of the principles of prudent healthcare    

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ME/CFS Task & Finish Group update

WAMES took part in the 2nd Welsh Government Task & Finish Group meeting for ME/CFS on 21st February. The Terms of Reference for the group were confirmed as: The Task and Finish Group will provide expert advice to the Welsh … Continue reading

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Health Minister talks about ME

On 25th April a number of AMs asked questions about services for ME, highlighting the difficulties patients have in finding healthcare from knowledgeable professionals in Wales. The Health Minister Lesley Griffiths replied: There is a lot of misunderstanding and more … Continue reading

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Welsh Assembly Question on ME clinic

David Melding (South Wales Central) asked if there were any plans to provide a designated clinic in Wales to treat Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and to help develop community services. (WAQ60029) Health Minister Lesley Griffiths answered: “I am not aware of any … Continue reading

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