Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has said the Health Minister needs to move on the latest information concerning third dose “booster” vaccinations, saying that operating off ten-week-old guidance is not sufficient. The South Belfast MLA stated: “We are told that we are following the latest scientific evidence, but the Minister has stated that he is […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has called for flexibility on the six-month restriction on booster jabs, as people seek third doses prior to the Christmas season. The South Belfast MLA said the option should be made open to all adults as soon as possible. “There is increasing evidence from across Europe protection from full […]
The Health Minister needs to urgently clarify whether carers will receive the COVID booster jab, Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has said. The Strangford representative was speaking after the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation recommended extending the vaccine booster to those aged over 40, with over-50s already being eligible. However, despite Robin Swann previously pledging […]
People must start heeding the advice on restrictions to stop the spread of COVID-19, otherwise hospitals will continue to have to refuse patients, Alliance representatives have said. Party Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA and Upper Bann Councillor Eóin Tennyson were speaking after the Southern Health Trust diverted ambulances from Craigavon Area Hospital on Sunday, except […]
The Health Minister should make a statement to the Assembly on the consultation on a COVID-19 vaccination requirement for those entering the health and social care workforce, in order to be questioned on the matter, Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said. The South Belfast MLA was speaking after Robin Swann announced the launch […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said the option of second doses of COVID vaccines for 16 and 17-year-olds in Northern Ireland should be offered without delay. The South Belfast MLA said no clear reasons had been given by the Department of Health as to why second doses cannot be offered to the age […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has warned that the Minister must be proactive on ensuring everyone has dignity in death as pressures build across the Health Service. The South Belfast MLA said: “We have been stretching our healthcare workers to the absolute limit throughout the Pandemic and I welcome the earnest warning from the Belfast […]
Kellie Armstrong, Alliance MLA for Strangford, has called on the Minister for Health to clarify if Carers can receive their COVID vaccine booster in phase one of the roll out. In September Kellie had written to the Minister to ask if unpaid Carers would be able to get their booster at the same time as […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has welcomed the beginning of referrals for “Long Covid” in Northern Ireland, but cautioned that a lot of work is to be done to catch up on support and treatment for people living with it. The South Belfast MLA stated: “I welcome that referrals to Long Covid clinics can […]
The Health Minister must urgently share his plans to deal with winter pressures and staff shortages across the heath service, Alliance Lagan Valley representative Councillor Sorcha Eastwood has said. Councillor Eastwood was speaking after the South Eastern Trust announced the emergency department at Lagan Valley Hospital would change to a ‘phone first’ service from Monday, […]