Sixteen million pounds is to be made available to improve access to information technology for NHS staff in Wales and to improve the public’s access to information on their healthcare options. The announcement is part of the Welsh Assembly Government’s response to a review of health and social care, which is due to be discussed this week.The funding has been allocated to take forward the “Informing Healthcare Strategy” in line with the recommendations made in the review by Derek Wanless. The Assembly Government’s response will be discussed at the Health and Social Services Committee on Wednesday and by the whole assembly later this month. Welsh Health Minister Jane Hutt said the money was being made available to meet the need to improve access through information technology to learning and knowledge for all staff which was highlighted in the review.
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