Following discussions between key representatives of the independent homecare sector and senior departmental officials both sides have reiterated their commitment to: · protecting staff and following the expert advice on infection control · working jointly to ensure the provision...
The Ulster Unionist Party Leader Steve Aiken OBE MLA said: “Today, with both the Prime Minister and the Health Secretary reporting mild symptoms after testing positive, we have received further proof that the Coronavirus can strike...
Health Minister Robin Swann has stressed that staff concerns on Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) are being treated extremely seriously. Mr Swann said concrete action is being taken on Northern Ireland’s supply of PPE and its distribution...
The next phase of emergency health service planning for the Covid-19 surge has been detailed by the Department of Health. The plans include prioritisation of patient care, reconfiguration of hospital services, urgent discharge of all medically...
Ulster Unionist agriculture, environment & rural affairs spokesperson Rosemary Barton, has written to the DAERA Minister asking him to give consideration to the potential impact on farmers getting their Single Application Form lodged by the...
A network of new Primary Care Covid-19 centres is being rapidly established to manage the growth of Coronavirus cases in the community. That is the message from the Health Minister Robin Swann as he visited the...
The Ulster Unionist Party Leader Steve Aiken OBE MLA said: “The news that Prince Charles has tested positive for Coronavirus should be a wake up call for anyone who still remains to be convinced that we...
Health Minister Robin Swann has secured financial support to reimburse car parking charges to health and social care staff. All staff within the health and social care sector will receive a letter laying out the terms...
Health Minister Robin Swann today announced additional funding of £10.5million to support the pressures being faced by community pharmacies. Pharmacies play an essential role in the communities they serve and are experiencing mounting pressure due to...
Health Minister Robin Swann has today published details of a new bespoke home childcare scheme to meet the childcare needs of keyworkers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Minister said: “I have been very clear in my...