Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has said that all hospital staff must be fitted for appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as Northern Ireland’s first Nightingale Hospital opens in Belfast. The South Belfast MLA said: “The conversion of the main tower at the City Hospital to a ‘Nightingale’ facility is a necessary but difficult step, not […]
Safe respite or help at home is desperately needed to help people with disabilities through the COVID-19 pandemic, Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has said. Strangford MLA Ms Armstrong said she had been contacted by many families and carers, already exhausted by the lack of support given to those with disabilities throughout the crisis. She said […]
Paula Bradshaw MLA has called on the Health Minister to provide immediate clarification on alternative arrangements for women in Northern Ireland to be able to access abortion services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mrs Bradshaw said given the “long-standing taboo around abortion” here, in addition to current restrictions on travel due to the coronavirus outbreak, the […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has welcomed the availability of an anti-viral drug for the treatment of COVID-19. The Remdesivir drug, currently undergoing clinical trials around the world, has been shown to potentially shorten recovery time from COVID-19 by about four days. It will be made available to patients who meet certain clinical criteria […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has cautioned that the burden already apparent on community pharmacists at the start of the coronavirus outbreak only reinforces the need for a proper package to secure their future. The South Belfast MLA said: “I have been alarmed by some of the information I have received from community pharmacists who […]
The Alliance Assembly Group has announced temporary changes to its procedures and practices to enable Ministers, officials and staff to devote full resources to the COVID-19 crisis, while enabling full ongoing scrutiny of Departmental work on behalf of constituents. Alliance Party MLAs will: Make strictly limited use of Assembly Written Questions; Use Assembly Committees as […]
Kellie Armstrong MLA, Chair of the Assembly All Party Group on Disability, has challenged Minister Conor Murphy to bring forward new planning regulations to ensure Changing Places toilets are included as standard. Confirmation that Scotland has introduced the planning regulations confirms that there is no excuse for delays to continue here. Kellie Armstrong said: “I […]
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has said she is hopeful Northern Ireland will benefit from a funding pot for Changing Places toilets, expected to be announced in tomorrow’s Westminster Budget. Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to announce £30 million for Changing Places toilets in England. Under Barnett consequentials, it could mean a financial boost for the […]
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA has said if we are to properly promote active lifestyles, there needs to be a change of legislation to help organisers of sporting events. The North Down MLA was speaking after meeting with Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon, alongside representatives from Athletics Northern Ireland, Triathlon Ireland and the Northern Ireland […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has called for an assurance Public Health Agency information will remain fully clear and updated, and emphasised the coronavirus is a public health priority for everyone. The South Belfast MLA was speaking in the wake of a number of new cases of the virus being confirmed in Northern Ireland, […]