Plenary 28/04/15
FIRST MINISTERS QUESTIONS

Mental Health Support

 
Janet Finch-Saunders
Will the First Minister make a statement on mental health support in north Wales? OAQ(4)2232(FM)

 
Carwyn Jones/The First Minister
Yes. We expect, of course, provision to be made in line with ‘Together for Mental Health’, and we continue to offer the LHB support to improve its mental health services as part of our escalation arrangements.

 
Janet Finch-Saunders
Thank you, First Minister. In 2013, the Tawel Fan dementia ward at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd was closed, with patients transferred and some staff suspended due to fears over the quality and safety of patient care. However, it’s now been more than a year since the police were called in to investigate. The people of north Wales are none the wiser as to any outcome. Would the First Minister provide an update on the progress of this investigation and its estimated date for completion? Also, what are the outcomes, and what lessons have been learned, if any?

 
Carwyn Jones/The First Minister
Well, in terms of Tawel Fan, the unit of course is no longer operational. There is a report that hasn’t been published, but that’s at the request of the police, because there’s a police investigation. So, I’m unable to give the Member any further information with regard to that. It is a matter for the police to provide information about and, of course, given the fact there is a police investigation, it’s not possible for me to comment further at this time.