There has been a positive response from the Welsh Government to many of the issues raised and recommendations previously made by the Auditor General and the National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee. However, the approach to clearing retrospective claims for Continuing NHS Healthcare remains a concern, according to a report released today by the Auditor General for Wales.

Our new report NHS Waiting Times for Elective Care in Wales highlights that NHS Wales' current approach "does not deliver sustainably low waiting times" but that "emerging plans have potential to improve the position if they are implemented effectively".