Commenting on figures released this morning showing sharp rises in the number of patients waiting longer for treatment and diagnostic services, Nick Ramsay AM, Conservative Shadow Minister for Health and Social Services, said:
“These latest figures are part of a long-term trend in missed waiting time targets and mask services struggling to cope with demand and dedicated NHS staff stretched to the limit.
“This week we saw Labour-Plaid AMs force through cuts to the NHS of £1billion over the next three years, which are likely to result in NHS patients waiting even longer for vital treatment.
“Welsh Conservatives are the only party committed to protecting Wales’ health budget.”
