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Welsh Lib Dems welcome cross-border care plan but criticise labour-led confusion over plans

LOCAL politician has called on the Welsh Government to set clear targets as part of their cross-border care plans to cut down on NHS waiting lists.

Speaking in the Siambr on Tuesday, the Welsh Liberal Democrat leader Jane Dodds MS welcomed the cross-border care plans but pressed the First Minister on delivering a clear-set of targets.

The plans, which would see Welsh patients cross the border into England to receive treatment, were first announced at the Labour party conference last September.

However, there is now confusion about these plans as both Labour governments have so far failed to set out any targets for cutting down waiting lists.

In April 2024 there were 13,300 Welsh residents registered with GPs in England and 21,100 English residents registered with GPs in Wales.

Speaking on the need for clear-set targets, Jane Dodds MS said: “Many people living in areas such as Powys are already well aware of the benefits that can come from cross-border care, and we would welcome more of this type of thing if it meant that our residents are being cared for in the best possible way.

“However, a plan without an end-goal is doomed from the start, which is why we urgently need to see from the Welsh Government a clear set of targets as part of this cross-border care plan.

“We cannot afford anymore recklessness when it comes to our NHS, let’s knuckle down and get started on a plan that could change the way our NHS is run for the better.”

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