Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has warned that serious questions remain on what is being learned from the Neurology Recall, after a Ministerial Statement on the second cohort of cases reviewed. The South Belfast MLA stated: “The Minister was right to emphasise that although this is predominantly a statistical exercise, it focuses on real lives […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson, Paula Bradshaw MLA, has welcomed the Health Minister’s statement to the Assembly on Trust recovery plans after the pandemic. The South Belfast MLA said: “The Health Minister offered a stark warning to the Assembly that the Health Service already faced huge challenges before the pandemic and these have been exacerbated by it. […]
Alliance MLAs have called for further clarity for a one-off bonus payment to carers in recognition of their work throughout the pandemic. Earlier this year, Health Minister Robin Swann announced health workers would receive a special payment as a mark of thanks for work carried out during the COVID-19 crisis. The Minister stated at the […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has called for improved healthcare services for transgender and non-binary people and has urged the Health Minister to address the underfunding of Northern Ireland’s Regional Gender Identity Service. The South Belfast MLA’s comments come on International Transgender Day of Visibility, which falls annually on March 31. “On Transgender Day […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has called for confirmation guidance from the Joint Committee on Vaccines and Immunisation (JCVI) that adults living with immunosuppressed adults should be prioritised for a COVID-19 vaccine will be followed in Northern Ireland. The organisation has advised the UK Government to prioritise vaccinations for adults living with people with […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has restated her view free hospital car parking for staff should be made permanent, after the Health Minister announced a four-month extension. Robin Swann approved the move, allowing free parking for HSC staff from April 1 until July 31. “A four-month extension to free parking for health and social […]
Paula Bradshaw MLA has said she welcomes the clarity the Secretary of State’s intervention on the provision of abortion services in Northern Ireland will provide, but added it should not have been necessary in order for the law to be implemented. The UK Government has given Brandon Lewis powers to compel the Executive to implement […]
The best way to pay tribute to those who have died of COVID-19 is to continue to follow the public health advice, Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has said. Mrs Long was speaking after Alliance MLAs participated in a minute’s silence as part of the Day of Reflection in the Assembly, to remember everyone who […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has said the onus remains on the Health Minister to do the right thing and deliver Health Services for pregnant women as required in legislation. The South Belfast MLA stated: “I share the frustration of thousands across Northern Ireland that Unionist ministers continue to resist every single inch of progress […]
Alliance South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw MLA has urged everyone to abide by the current public health regulations over the St Patrick’s Day holiday and to stay at home where possible. The Alliance MLA said non-residents should avoid the Holyland area over the holiday in particular, saying parties would not only be a nuisance to […]