Future-proofing our NHS

Under Plaid Cymru, our NHS will always be free at the point of need, and we will protect free prescriptions.

We can only properly tackle today’s pressures by building an NHS which addresses the challenges of tomorrow.

As we look to its 80th anniversary and beyond, we will put our health and care services on a new and sustainable footing to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

In more detail

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Tackling waiting lists
There are currently around 600,000 people on NHS waiting lists in Wales. More than 5,000 patients in Wales are waiting...
Restoring GP services
GP practices are the frontline of our NHS – the point of entry when it comes to accessing health services....
Towards a National Care Service
Plaid Cymru believes that social care, like healthcare, should be provided free at the point of use to all those...
Supporting unpaid carers
There are at least 300,000 unpaid carers in Wales. Replacing the care they provide would cost over £10 billion a...
Treating the root causes of ill health, not just the symptoms
Recent years have seen an increasingly false economy in the management and funding of our health services in Wales. We...
Better mental health
Mental health pressures in Wales have intensified in recent years, including as an ongoing consequence of the Covid pandemic. Today,...
Combating cancer
Better and more timely support for the 1 in 2 people in Wales who will receive a cancer diagnosis in...
Dementia
Dementia is already one of the leading causes of death in Wales, with Alzheimer’s Cymru estimating a 37% increase in...
Improving care for complex and long-term conditions
Promoting better prevention, earlier diagnosis and faster, patient-centred care and treatment, we will: Expand screening and awareness of major conditions...
Dental Health
Only 44% of people in Wales are currently able to access dentistry through the NHS, with recruitment and retention of...
Covid – learning the lessons for Wales
Covid-bereaved families need answers and deserve closure, and learning the critical lessons from the Covid pandemic is vital for preparing...