COVID-19 in Wales – The impact on levels of health care use and mental health of the clinically extremely vulnerable

• All Wales/National

The aim of this short report is to describe the characteristics of the CEV population in Wales and examine changes in secondary health care activity and the mental health of this population during the COVID-19 pandemic. Direct comparison of changes in secondary health care activity before and during the COVID-19 pandemic is challenging, but the findings provide timely insight into the extent of the potential unmet need amongst this population with complex health conditions, and considerations for future recovery.