A view from Wrexham’s Member of the Senedd

Wrexham.com has invited Wrexham & Clwyd South constituency Members of Parliament and Members of the Senedd to write a monthly article with updates on their work in Parliament and the Senedd, and closer to home. (You can view an archive here).

Wrexham MS Lesley Griffiths writes…

Wales’ incredible vaccination rollout continues to move from strength to strength, with latest figures showing we have one of the best programmes in the world. This is a truly remarkable achievement. We are on the road to recovery and there is reason to be hopeful thanks to the vaccination teams hard work and dedication over these past six months or so. Staff and volunteers in Wrexham are playing their part in this incredible effort. I recently visited Alyn Family Doctors at the British Legion in Llay to congratulate them on administering their 10,000th vaccination.

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The Welsh Government is confident all adults in Wales will be offered their first Covid vaccine by the beginning of this week (14 June). It means all those over 18 will be offered the jab six weeks ahead of schedule, with the original target being the end of July. The next target will be to offer everyone a second dose by the end of September. Getting fully vaccinated is vitally important as evidence shows a double dose of either Pfizer or AstraZeneca is highly effective against the Delta variant. The spread of the new Delta variant in parts of the country reminds us that we must remain vigilant and emphasises how important it is that we all get vaccinated, particularly as restrictions ease.
During my visit to Llay to meet Alyn Family Doctors, it was concerning to hear increasing numbers of people are missing their appointments. Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) estimates around 87,500 people in North Wales have yet to come forward. If you think you may have been missed or are yet to receive your first jab for whatever reason, the authorities are keen to ensure no one is left behind.
I would urge everyone in Wrexham to get vaccinated.  Not only will it protect you, but it will also help protect your loved ones and the wider community.  By working together, we can help keep Wrexham safe. It’s now easier than ever for people to book an appointment through the online booking service on the BCUHB website, or by calling the Covid Vaccination Contact Centre on 03000 840004.

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Carers’ Week took place last week (7 – 13 June) offering us the chance to pay tribute to unpaid carers across Wrexham and Wales. It is estimated around 12% of people in Wales have caring responsibilities, with many not receiving any support. They are the unsung heroes who play an integral role in Wales’ health and care system, and their sacrifice and dedication has been particularly important during the Covid pandemic. Unpaid carers have spoken of difficulties accessing timely and appropriate respite and breaks to help them manage their own health and wellbeing. To help address these issues, the Welsh Government is providing £3m this financial year to support emergency respite care and the development of a short breaks fund. The fund will be split into two phases – local authorities will be allocated £1.75m in the first phase to meet an anticipated surge in demand for respite services. In the second phase, £1.25m will fund a new Wales-wide short breaks fund. I will work to ensure Wrexham’s unpaid carers benefit from the new funding. Respite services can be a lifeline and I hope this new flexible scheme will offer our carers the support they deserve.

We're setting up a £3m respite fund to give unpaid carers a well-earned break.

The physical and emotional impact of caring can be overwhelming. This fund will provide flexible support, including face-to-face support and short breaks.

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— Welsh Government #KeepWalesSafe (@WelshGovernment) June 7, 2021

In Wrexham, I’m pleased the Welsh Government has granted the Local Authority £285,000 to undertake repairs caused by severe flooding. The funding will benefit four sites across the Wrexham County Borough, including Caia Park and Rossett. Having been contacted by a number of constituents, I am sure residents in Rossett in particular will welcome this news as the flooding issues surrounding Darland Lane have caused significant problems for some time.

Very welcome news. I'm sure this @WelshGovernment funding will make a positive difference to the lives of #Wrexham residents.https://t.co/jGaPO9AA3T

— Lesley Griffiths (@lesley4wrexham) June 14, 2021

It was a privilege to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the D Day landings. I attended the moving service and it was a pleasure to spend time with the wonderful Ted Edwards – the oldest Normandy Veterans Association member in Wrexham. We must never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Wonderful to be with Ted – the oldest Associated NVA member in Wrexham – to commemorate the 77th Anniversary of the D Day Landings Emotional service ❤️@wrexham pic.twitter.com/V2GBtUUlPV

— Lesley Griffiths (@lesley4wrexham) June 6, 2021

If you live in the Wrexham constituency and there is an issue I can help you with, please get in touch via the contact details below.

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Wrexham.com has invited Wrexham & Clwyd South constituency Members of Parliament and Members of the Senedd to write a monthly article with updates on their work in Parliament and the Senedd, and closer to home. (You can view an archive here).