Rwyf yn cydnabod bod staff ar draws y sector wedi gweithio'n galed, yn aml yn wyneb heriau a phwysau enfawr, yn ystod y pandemig. Maent wedi dal i fod ar gael i gleifion y mae arnynt eu hangen ac wedi ymateb yn hyblyg, gan addasu i ffyrdd newydd o weithio, tra'n blaenoriaethu'r rhai sydd fwyaf mewn angen.  Rwyf yn ymwybodol iawn hefyd nad yw'r system wedi gweithio cystal ag y gallai i bawb ac mewn rhai achosion, mae pobl wedi'i chael yn anodd llwyddo i weld eu Hymarferydd Cyffredinol.  Bydd y cytundeb hwn yn darparu buddsoddiad ychwanegol a newidiadau i'r contract sy'n anelu at wella gwasanaethau i gleifion gan gydnabod, unwaith eto, y rôl hanfodol y mae holl staff practis yn ei chwarae wrth barhau i ddarparu GMS.
I recognise that staff from across the sector have worked hard, often in the face of immense challenge and pressure, over the course of the pandemic. They have remained open to patients who need them and have responded with agility, adapting to new ways of working, whilst prioritising those most in need. I’m also very aware that the system hasn’t worked as well as it could for everyone and in some instances, people have found access to their GP practice difficult. This agreement will provide additional investment and contract changes that aims to improve services for patients whilst also, once again, recognising the vital role all practice staff play in the ongoing delivery of GMS.