National Assembly for Wales

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Notes the crucial role that allied health professionals (AHP) play in maintaining a healthy population allowing people to be socially and economically active.

2. Expresses concern at:

a) workforce shortages in the allied health professions;

b) the ageing profile of the AHP workforce; and

c) the growing population need to access AHP support.

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to:

a) develop a long-term workforce strategy for AHPs;

b) increase student placements for AHP; and

c) increase routes to qualifications in Wales in order to meet growing demand.

To propose that the Senedd:

Notes the report and supplementary report of the Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee on Public Appointments which were laid in the Table Office on 27 March 2025.

Note: The response of the Welsh Government was laid in the Table Office on 18 June 2025.

Parity of access and esteem for addiction-related services in Wales

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Believes the current funding model for Wales, based on the Barnett Formula, is outdated and unfair.

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to make representations to the UK Government to replace the Barnett Formula with a new, fair funding settlement for Wales.