Alliance MLA and Deputy Chair of the Ad Hoc Committee on a Bill of Rights Paula Bradshaw has called on the First Minister and deputy First Minister to show political leadership to allow work to develop a Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland to continue. The Ad Hoc Committee was suspended last month when The […]
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw has said delivery after the release of the Flags, Identity, Culture and Tradition (FICT) report will need leadership that is currently lacking, after an action plan for implementation failed to be agreed. Ms Bradshaw was speaking after what she termed the ‘disappointing process” came to a close without actions included, adding […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has said the Northern Ireland authorities must apply the advice of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) on “booster” third doses of the coronavirus vaccination without delay, as the guidance finally caught up with research which had been emerging internationally for some time. The South Belfast MLA stated: […]
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 […]
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 […]