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Gofyn i'r Gweinidog Iechyd a Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol
Lynne Neagle (Torfaen): A wnaiff y Gweinidog ddatganiad am weithredu fformiwla Townsend yng Nghymru? (WAQ69199)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 25 Medi 2015
Gweinidog Iechyd a Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol (Mark Drakeford): The Townsend formula was refreshed during 2014 to reflect the latest available needs data. The results of the latest formula were applied in the distribution of an additional £200m funding for the health service, which was issued in the 2015-16 revenue allocation letter on December 19, 2014.
I am committed to using a needs-based formula when determining the distribution of any additional funding, unless that funding is intended for specific purposes, where use of the formula would be inappropriate.
The extant policy, since the introduction of the Townsend formula, has been to apply the needs-based formula on additional allocations and not on existing core allocations. I have made no decision to move organisations towards their Townsend allocation shares for their core allocation as this may result in a reduction of allocations for some health boards, which could destabilise these organisations and the populations they serve.
Health boards' and NHS trusts' three-year integrated medium-term plans are based on the current level and distribution of the revenue allocation.
Lynne Neagle (Torfaen): Pa newidiadau y mae'r Gweinidog wedi'u gwneud i'r canllawiau ar geisiadau cyllido cleifion unigol yn dilyn sylwadau'r Prif Weinidog yn y Cyfarfod Llawn ar 30 Mehefin ei fod wedi gofyn bod y canllawiau'n cael eu diwygio i ganiatáu ceisiadau newydd pan fo unigolion yn ymateb i gyffur penodol? (WAQ69200)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 30 Medi 2015
Mark Drakeford: The current individual patient funding request (IPFR) national policy makes provision for clinicians to submit a new application if the patient's clinical circumstances have changed. Further detail is being incorporated into the guidance to clarify this. The revised policy will be discussed with patient groups, clinicians and the pharmaceutical industry before being finalised later this year.