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The planning system requires decision makers to weigh up all relevant policies, for example, flood risk, quality homes, brownfield development and town centre living, in applying balanced planning judgement. S6W-42637
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Date answered:
8 January 2026
Women who are unable to have a mammogram are provided with assistance on when and how to contact a GP to ask for a breast check and further discuss possible symptoms of breast cancer. S6W-42546
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Date answered:
5 January 2026
The EQIA was commenced in 2020 and remains a live document as implementation of the Best Start continues.The recommendations for the new neonatal model of care are underpinned by strong clinical evidence that population outcomes for the most premature and sickest babies are improved by delivery and care in units looking after a “critical mass” of these babies. S6W-42693
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Date answered:
29 December 2025
NHS dental services also offer enhanced preventative treatment, including smoking cessation advice, for all patients including children and young people. S6W-42570
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Date answered:
29 December 2025
The focus of this work is to seek to create a more holistic data set for dental statistics, including regular measurement of the Whole Time Equivalent (WTE) of the dental workforce, to better support workforce planning processes and alleviate dental access pressures. S6W-42577
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Date answered:
23 December 2025
If patients require cataract surgery and an additional procedure, surgery is likely to be undertaken in their Health Board of residence with an Ophthalmologist who specialises in the particular sub-specialty out with cataracts i.e. Glaucoma. S6W-42648
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Date answered:
19 December 2025