Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has said the admission by the Public Health Agency that there have been sixteen clusters since 22 May means the nature of those clusters must be revealed. The South Belfast MLA stated: “I myself had asked Assembly Questions about the nature of apparent outbreaks in particular locations, and about what […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has welcomed moves towards introducing a soft opt-out for organ donation. The South Belfast MLA stated: “I strongly welcome that progress is being made on improving the organ donation system in Northern Ireland. “It is particularly welcome that proposals are advanced towards a soft opt-out system, which is a reasonable […]
Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has welcomed the latest step in a review into health and wellbeing support for prison officers. Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced the appointment of psychologist Siobhan Keating and HR Director Gillian Robinson to undertake the review. It will provide a report to the Minister by the end of October. “Prison […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said the scientific evidence around checking arrivals into Northern Ireland to restrict spread of the coronavirus needs to be clarified publicly, after it was revealed the advice stated travellers from the rest of the UK present the greatest risk of bringing it here. Media reports suggest the advice […]
Alliance MLAs have secured all-party support for an Assembly motion calling for the resumption of carer services suspended due to the coronavirus crisis. The motion, which will be debated in the Assembly chamber tomorrow (Tuesday), recognises the significant impact of the pandemic on children and adults with a disability, and the contribution of family carers […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has welcomed the commissioning agreement with Community Pharmacy in Northern Ireland, alongside an additional investment. The South Belfast MLA stated: “Community pharmacy has long proven its worth, but never more so than during the pandemic. I warmly welcome that its value has been reflected in the priority with which this […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said the publication of cancer waiting times from before the pre-pandemic period renders a cancer strategy even more urgent. The latest statistics showed in March almost 54 per cent of patients started treatment following an urgent GP referral within the target of 62 days, down from almost 62 […]
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw has questioned why it took so long for the Health Minister to get up to speed with the extent of frustrations within the watchdog responsible for oversight of care homes, which led to the resignations of all board members earlier this week. She said: “While I am glad the Minister didn’t […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said it is extremely concerning the board of the watchdog responsible for oversight of care homes has resigned en masse. The nine board members of the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) claimed they were not consulted on a number of decisions taken by the Department of Health, […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has asked why so many parts of the health service transformation programme are being delayed. Health Minister Robin Swann last week launched a strategic framework for rebuilding health and social care services, designed to reconstruct in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, South Belfast MLA Ms Bradshaw said […]