Good afternoon, it is lovely to see you all today as we reflect on how we can Secure Wales’ Future.

In order to plan for the Future we need to assess the present and it fair to say that it has been a tumultuous time since our last conference in Llangollen.

Earlier this week Welsh Conservatives revealed the staggering extent to which mental health illness is affecting NHS staff across Wales.

The performance of the NHS in Wales is the responsibility of the Government of the day; it is their role to set the strategic direction and to monitor the outcomes from those tasked with delivery.