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 […]
Problems with the health service will persist until difficult decisions are taken around the transformation process, despite a one-off support package of £23 million for domiciliary care and the wider social care sector, Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said. The South Belfast MLA was speaking after the financial package was announced. It 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 […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has called for more support for domiciliary care, as part of a reformed and integrated health and social care system in which those providing domiciliary care could be the ‘eyes and ears’ of a truly integrated health and well-being service. Speaking after raising the issue in the Assembly, the […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has called for a renewed maternity strategy and more support for parents of premature babies. Talking on World Prematurity Day, the South Belfast MLA said the the ending of the previous strategy in 2018 and pausing of the development of a new one due to the pandemic meant an […]
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 Party Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has expressed her concerns over a shortage of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in Northern Ireland. There is a national shortage of HRT, which is used to help women control difficult menopausal symptoms. “Whilst it is welcome that we are seeing more women seeking help with the menopause, it […]