Unacceptable for nurses to be victims of political delay, says Bradshaw

Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said it is unacceptable for nurses, midwives and other healthcare workers to be the victims of further political delay, with strike action pending later this week. The South Belfast MLA was speaking ahead of planned strikes for Wednesday by the Royal College of Nursing, and Friday by healthcare […]

Bradshaw says latest health service warning another reason to reform Executive

Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said the latest warning about the state of the health service is another reason the Executive must be restored as soon as possible. The South Belfast MLA was speaking after Ian Crawford, the Vice-President of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, said “We have fallen off the cliff […]

Bradshaw welcomes neurology report publication but adds timing is regrettable

Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has welcomed the publication of a report into the recall of neurology patients but said the timing is “regrettable”. The South Belfast MLA was speaking after the release of the report into the work of neurologist Dr Michael Watt at the Royal Victoria Hospital. It found 69 per cent […]

Bradshaw re-emphasises all-party approach is needed on health reform

Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has re-emphasised a collegiate, all-party approach to health reform is essential to resolving issues faced by patients and workers. The South Belfast MLA was speaking after an all-party meeting with the Secretary of State on the issue of health. She said it was a positive encounter. “This meeting rightly […]

Bradshaw says Alliance MPs would make good relations central to local decisions

Alliance South Belfast Westminster candidate Paula Bradshaw has said for too many years, important aspects of our society have been segregated with single religion schools and segregated housing areas. Ms Bradshaw said Alliance MPs would use their voice in Westminster to ensure a shared future and good relations are central to decisions taken about Northern […]

Bradshaw says parties should engage in talks to find solution to health sector pay

Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has said parties should engage in talks to find a swift solution on pay in the health sector. Industrial action is currently taking place by unions over pay and staffing. South Belfast MLA Ms Bradshaw said previous examples of all-party working could provide an example of how to resolve this […]