Mother-of-two Lizzie Lewis, 31, said healthcare was “key” for her in this election – although it is the responsiblity of the Welsh government, and not the UK.
“I know a lot of doctors and GPs that work in the NHS and know the pressures they’re under,” she said. “So it’s really hard when I’m trying to access the medical access we need, like accessing a GP.”
Another devolved issue which concerns her Also is local Welsh language education provision. Many Welsh primary schools in the area are close to full capacity.
“There’s lots of demand for Welsh language education in the area, but not enough provision,” she said.
“My daughter has a place in reception, but my son turns three in March and their meithrin [nursery] is full.”
Morriston has joined the Swansea West constituency during this general election after boundaries were redrawn.
Rhian Williams, secretary of the town’s Tabernacle chapel, said people worried about NHS waiting times.
“Lots of our members here have got mobility problems, waiting for hip replacements, and it takes an age to see somebody, let alone get on the waiting lists,” she said.
“We’re a very under-privileged area, lots of people are out of work.”
