Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has backed unions in their challenge to the NHS Staff Council on the mileage rates payable to district nurses, given the dramatic rise in the cost of fuel. The South Belfast MLA stated: “If, as anticipated, the price of petrol and diesel rises to approaching £2 per litre, the […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said the report into the handling of complaints about safeguarding and care at Dunmurry Manor Care Home reinforces the need for a fully independent care home regulator. The South Belfast MLA was speaking after the publication of the independent report. It found Dunmurry Manor’s owner, Runwood Homes, as […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has called for a women’s health strategy to help address extended waiting times for endometriosis diagnosis. Her comments coincide with the beginning of Endometriosis Action Month, which promotes the need for positive changes and tangible actions for those who suffer from the condition. “It is disgraceful women here are […]
Alliance has launched its policies and priorities document for health and social care in the coming Assembly mandate, with party Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA saying its range of commitments across all Departments would prioritise health and well-being. The document outlines the changes needed to the health service in order to transform it, with every […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has welcomed the announcement of the next stage of the vaccination programme, but said further clarity is required on next steps. An additional booster dose is to be made available to all adults over 75 and vulnerable over-12s this spring. An autumn booster programme is also planned for later […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has welcomed clarity Covid-19 vaccinations will be offered to those aged 5-11 across the whole of the UK, but urged clearer information on what the process will be in Northern Ireland. The announcement follows the latest advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation, with all children in […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said a Budget needs to be agreed by the Executive to deal with the post-pandemic mental health crisis. The South Belfast MLA was speaking after the Royal College of Psychiatrists called for a multi-year budget to help fill a ‘significant’ number of local vacant consultant psychiatrist posts. The […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said clearer guidance is now required for clinically extremely vulnerable people about how to assess daily risk, after the remaining Covid-19 restrictions were changed to guidance. “Many will have responded to this announcement with great relief, but for the group who were shielding it will have been met […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has encouraged people in Northern Ireland to have an open conversation about sex and sexual health, as Sexual Health Week takes place. This year’s theme is ‘Let’s Talk Sex,’ with Ms Bradshaw saying the stigma around discussing sex contributes to poor sexual health, with many being too embarrassed to […]
Alliance Party Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said that the ten-year Cancer Strategy for Northern Ireland must be fully funded by the Executive and part of a wider transformation of the Health Service to achieve its aims. Her comments coincide with World Cancer Day, which is marked annually on 4th February. “It is welcome that […]