South Wales Central Conservative MS Andrew RT Davies has demanded improvements after the performance of stroke care services in local hospitals received poor performance ratings.
Under new performance indicators by the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme, services are rated from A-E.
Llandough Hospital in the Vale of Glamorgan and Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Pontyclun both received the lowest E rating.
Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend and University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff also require significant improvement, with both rated D.
Mr Davies said the “concerning” figures were further proof Senedd ministers have devoted insufficient time and resources to local health services.
He blamed the time spent on “ideological projects” like the £55 million Nation of Sanctuary for asylum seekers, £36 million spent on 36 more Senedd members and the Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan, which he said demonstrated ministers’ “warped priorities”.
Mr Davies said:
“Stroke care for Vale patients falls far below the standard we deserve, and it is the latest sign Senedd ministers have failed our NHS.
“Health should be the number one priority, yet it constantly plays second fiddle to ideological projects like the Nation of Sanctuary for asylum seekers, 36 more Senedd members and the Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan.
“These schemes take precious time and resources away from our NHS, and Vale patients are paying the price.”
ENDS