39316 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 15 Jul 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	39316 (2024)
Question asked:	01 Jul 2024
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Dr Shane Reti
Answer received:	09 Jul 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_39316_2024
Document guid:	b3ffbfd5-a66b-4fbc-934e-77728e5587eb

39316 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What progress, if any, has been made in the quarter January to March 2024 on the recommended focus area ‘Further development of processes to ensure staff involved in cancer care are trained and able to communicate effectively with patients and whānau, in a considerate and culturally safe way’ under ‘System-wide solution 4: Workforce’ in the Cancer Control Agency ’Cancer Services Planning’ document?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: I am advised that during the January to March 2024 quarter, Health New Zealand had commenced developing a Health Workforce Plan for 2024-27, which will establish future workforce priorities and actions. Planning specific to the cancer workforce is included in the Health Workforce Plan and has been carried out in partnership with the Cancer Control Agency – Te Aho o Te Kahu to align with cancer service planning and areas where there are the greatest workforce gaps.