Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has again warned the scale of waiting lists and growing waiting times re-emphasise the need to move swiftly with the transformation process and to re-build reformed services. The South Belfast MLA was speaking as the latest waiting lists were published, showing among other figures 327,189 patients are on a […]
Alliance Party MLAs have come together to say enough is enough on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, as concerns continue to grow on the impact on women throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Kick starting 16 days of activism, MLAs Naomi Long, Paula Bradshaw and Kellie Armstrong have said it is up to […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said the public will be shocked by the serious concerns expressed about the clinical practice of a hospital consultant but said it should not have taken a further event of this nature for the ongoing independent neurology inquiry to be converted into a full public inquiry. Health Minister […]
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 Party representative on the Assembly Bill of Rights Committee, Paula Bradshaw, has called on people across Northern Ireland to respond to the Bill of Rights survey launched by the Committee today. The South Belfast MLA stated: “It is important that as many people as possible take the time to feed into this survey. We […]
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 […]