Inquiry on post-legislative scrutiny of the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act: Welsh NHS Confederation response
Key points
Our members believe the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act has been successful in fostering a shared language and focus on sustainable development and well-being goals across public sector organisations.
The Well-being of Future Generations Act is at the cornerstone of work for our members. As a key partner across Public Service Boards, NHS bodies, collaborate with communities, environmental, educational, healthcare, social services, and economic systems to shape the conditions for the population.
The Welsh NHS Confederation is committed to the Act and works with our members to evidence how NHS organisations in Wales are implementing the Act. Since the Act's implementation, NHS organisations in Wales have been developing innovative care models to create lasting positive change for both current and future generations.
In today's challenging environment of increased service demands, rising population health needs, and global economic turbulence, the Well-being of Future Generations Act offers crucial and widely applicable support. Our members highlight that the goal is to build upon existing efforts and consolidate them to empower local communities.
Leveraging both the Marmot framework and the enabling power of the Act to combat health inequalities, embed prevention, foster community resilience, and encourage ownership of health and well-being initiatives is integral to create a healthier, fairer, safer, and stronger region for everyone.
