Proposal 003 - Russell George MS

Published 13/09/2021   |   Last Updated 06/11/2024   |   Reading Time minutes

The following is a proposal for a Member Bill tabled during the Sixth Senedd:

Proposing Member:

Russell George MS

Title of the proposed Bill:

NHS Covenant (Wales) Bill

Policy Objectives of the proposed Bill:

To honour the hardworking staff of the Welsh NHS through an NHS Covenant which will guarantee that the NHS remains in public hands and is free at the point of use; guarantee increased investment into the Welsh NHS; guarantee that NHS staff will receive pay as recommended by the independent NHS Pay Review Body; improve NHS staff wellbeing with more flexible working hours, increased holiday, greater access to childcare and mental health support; and aim to eradicate the abuse of NHS staff.