Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw has paid tribute to the volunteers and organisations providing support to the trans community, as Trans Awareness Week takes place. The week, which ends with Trans Day of Remembrance on Friday (November 20), encourages people to do stuff to mark and raise awareness of trans equality. “Trans Awareness Week provides an […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has welcomed the piloting of a ‘Phone First’ system in a number of local emergency departments, but queried whether it may be enhanced further by the involvement of allied health professionals. The service is designed for patients feeling unwell and considering travelling to an emergency department with an injury […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has urged the Health Minister to come to a conclusion swiftly on the re-introduction of shielding, given that further public spaces will re-open in just a week. The South Belfast Alliance MLA said: “Had the medical guidance and scientific advice been followed, as we and the Minister wished, we may […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has welcomed news of a coronavirus vaccine breakthrough which can prevent more than 90 per cent of people getting COVID-19 but warned caution is needed as the detail of the vaccine and the logistics of any delivery are worked out. Developers Pfizer and BioNTech have tested the vaccine on […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has welcomed a commitment to having a programme of virus surveillance in wastewater in place in Northern Ireland next month. Having raised the issue with the Agriculture Minister, the South Belfast MLA stated: “I welcome the very clear commitment to ensuring Northern Ireland’s participation in COVID-19 surveillance in wastewater after […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has welcomed news a support service for victims of historical institutional abuse (HIA) will be in place for the arrival of the new Commissioner into post in December. The South Belfast MLA stated: “This is a vital next step towards the recognition and justice HIA victims have waited for […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has welcomed initial success in the campaign to end car parking charges for health workers. Health Minister Robin Swann announced health and social care staff will receive free parking at Trusts until March 31, 2021, following additional funding being allocated to his Department. “I welcome that car parking charges […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said the Health Minister must explain the discrepancy in cross-border testing policy, as contacts of people testing positive for COVID-19 in Northern Ireland are still told not to seek a test unless they have symptoms but in the Republic they are offered one regardless. The South Belfast MLA […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said the Department of Health must ensure resources are available for extra staff and infection control measures after an outbreak of COVID-19 at the Ulster Hospital. Media reports state five patients and six staff from a medical ward at the hospital are affected, with further test results to […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said we must all play a role to ensure cancer procedures are never again delayed on the scale announced this week. Belfast Trust announced it had postponed 106 cancer-related hospital procedures this month, due to COVID-19 admissions continuing to rise and the subsequent pressure on hospitals. “My view […]