Help must be offered immediately when someone asks for it and should be needs-led and person-centred. Early access saves lives, lowers hospital admissions, and prevents escalation. Services must be self-referred, and accessible when and where they are needed.
This is why we are calling for:
- Open access, same day, self-referred support when and where needed, in every part of Wales.
- Direct, straightforward action to reduce waiting times, because delays in care are costing lives.
- The use of technology and existing community networks to overcome geographic problems and improve access to healthcare.
- Investment in prevention and adopting a prevention-first approach for children and young people.
- Action on diversity and anti-racism to address inequalities in access.
- Communication in plain language, fewer technical terms, and increased service awareness.
Click here to read more about this priority in our policy blog.