Inquiry into the future of general practice in Wales

Inquiry5

The Health and Social Care Committee held an inquiry into the future of general practice in Wales, including consideration of:

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>>>Challenges threatening the sustainability of general practice, including:

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***the funding model for general practice and current financial pressures,

***the efficacy of different models for managing general practice,

***the suitability and maintenance of general practice estates and access to digital technology;

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>>>The general practice workforce, including workforce planning, the recruitment of new staff into general practice, the retention of experienced staff, staff workload and wellbeing, training and continuing professional development, and the growth of the multidisciplinary team;

>>>The patient experience of general practice, including equitable access to care, effective management of patient demand, the quality of care, and public trust in the services provided;

>>>Opportunities to improve general practice to make it fit for the future and take a more preventative approach to care.

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Report

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>>>The Committee published its report on 27 March 2026.

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Correspondence

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>>>Letter to the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care requesting further information - 09 March 2026.

>>>Response from the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care to the Committee’s letter requesting further information – 01 April 2026.

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Case Studies

Inquiry into the future of general practice in Wales: case study video PART 1:

YouTube-Here https://www.youtube.com/embed/_tLEravGa30?si=R0hBqGzo_wD3ijX3

Inquiry into the future of general practice in Wales: case study video PART 2:

YouTube-Here https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ly3rdhoYXt4?si=AyE5yBQnRgEZqdSw