Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has welcomed news of a package of funding which should enable the Emergency Department at Newry’s Daisy Hill hospital to remain open 24 hours. The South Belfast MLA said: “The presence of a permanent emergency department in an area the size of Newry should never have been in question in […]
Paula Bradshaw MLA has said the next step in abortion law reform is the Secretary of State amending the Petition of Concern to enable a future Assembly to decide on the issue. Ms Bradshaw was speaking after this morning’s Supreme Court verdict, which found the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission had no legal standing to […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said an apology to those who suffered abuse in Magdalene Laundries emphasises the need to restore devolution, implement the Hart Inquiry recommendations, and deliver an inquiry into the mother and baby homes. Ms Bradshaw was speaking after Irish President Michael D Higgins apologised to thousands of women who […]
Alliance South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw has encouraged people to attend the first Trans Pride event in Belfast, which will take place tomorrow (Saturday). Ms Bradshaw will be one of a number of political representatives attending the event at Writer’s Square at 12.30pm, which will be followed by various happenings in the area. The theme […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said people will not accept higher taxes to fund the health service while gross inefficiencies in the system remain. The South Belfast MLA was speaking after the suggestion by former Chief Executive of the Health and Social Care Board John Compton, who said the only way to tackle […]
Paula Bradshaw MLA has welcomed the early indications of a vote for overturning the abortion ban in the south. Exit polls indicate a landslide vote in favour of repealing the Eighth Amendment to the Irish constitution, with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar saying a reform of the law could be on the books by the end of […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said it is past time for action to tackle those who attack ambulance staff. The South Belfast MLA was speaking after it was revealed there have been 2,278 reported incidents of abuse on ambulance staff here since 2012/13, with 483 coming in the past year. “No public servant […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said she is concerned the lack of an Assembly will mean the potential mass misdiagnosis of neurology patients is not adequately addressed. Ms Bradshaw was speaking after received a briefing from the Department of Health on actions being taken in response to the recall of over 3,000 neurology […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said while the apology from the Department of Health about the potential mass misdiagnosis of neurology patients is welcome, more communication and action is needed. Ms Bradshaw was speaking after Department Permanent Secretary Richard Pengelly said the health and social care services apologised unreservedly after it was revealed […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has called for urgent action on the back of a report showing concerns about lack of training and communication around growing eye care waiting lists. The South Belfast MLA stated: “Waiting lists for eye care are already at a totally unacceptable level, with people being left with huge uncertainty […]