Thanks Will. I agree with your observation that cash would be more focused on cardiff than elsewhere in Wales regardless of devolution. I think the disappointment for us in north wales is that we hoped Cardiff would be a bit more understanding of the needs of the whole of wales - including the north and other rural and coastal communities - than London and therefore the money would be distributed more equitably by a devolved government. Sadly this hasn’t happened and things feel worse up here than they did before devolution.
I can entirely sympathise with those areas of Wales who feel that Cardiff benefits from Devolution in ways that they don't. I also agree that the Senedd can't keep blaming Westminster for the state of the NHS in Wales. Orthopaedic waiting lists are ridiculously long. I know from personal experience having had to go to Lithuania recently for a private hip replacement. At least it was half the cost of going privately here! As the report of the Comission on the Future Constitution of Wales published this week concludes the present system of governing isn't working. It offers 3 paths for consideration by the people of Wales namely greater Devolutionary powers, federalism, and Independence. I favour the latter. It won't be easy but the sooner we take responsibility for ourselves and get rid of the colonialist mindset that holds us back the sooner we can make Cymru a fairer, healthier and more prosperous country to live in.
Enjoy the amazing trip. I hope you're not going via Ecuador!
Absolutely agree, the current system is failing at all levels. If parties would spend their energies working together instead of tearing chunks out of each other, we might see some progress.
Thanks Will. I agree with your observation that cash would be more focused on cardiff than elsewhere in Wales regardless of devolution. I think the disappointment for us in north wales is that we hoped Cardiff would be a bit more understanding of the needs of the whole of wales - including the north and other rural and coastal communities - than London and therefore the money would be distributed more equitably by a devolved government. Sadly this hasn’t happened and things feel worse up here than they did before devolution.
Enjoy your break 😁
The Madness and Scale of Underfunding of NHS General Practice
Virtual ward: £935 per patient per day
Hospital Inpatient £500 per patient per day
General Practice: £160/patient per YEAR
Why the Delay in Senedd Debate on Welsh General Practice ?
19,725 Signatures already in Petition
https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245944
https://www.hsj.co.uk/finance-and-efficiency/virtual-ward-costs-twice-that-of-inpatient-care-study-finds/7036461.article
Ending devolution never appears to be an option. I do believe it could be very popular.
I can entirely sympathise with those areas of Wales who feel that Cardiff benefits from Devolution in ways that they don't. I also agree that the Senedd can't keep blaming Westminster for the state of the NHS in Wales. Orthopaedic waiting lists are ridiculously long. I know from personal experience having had to go to Lithuania recently for a private hip replacement. At least it was half the cost of going privately here! As the report of the Comission on the Future Constitution of Wales published this week concludes the present system of governing isn't working. It offers 3 paths for consideration by the people of Wales namely greater Devolutionary powers, federalism, and Independence. I favour the latter. It won't be easy but the sooner we take responsibility for ourselves and get rid of the colonialist mindset that holds us back the sooner we can make Cymru a fairer, healthier and more prosperous country to live in.
Enjoy the amazing trip. I hope you're not going via Ecuador!
Absolutely agree, the current system is failing at all levels. If parties would spend their energies working together instead of tearing chunks out of each other, we might see some progress.