Ulster Unionist Leader, Steve Aiken OBE MLA, said: “In this time of national emergency, I strongly welcome the extra £912 million allocated to Northern Ireland by the Government and the fact that it has been able...
The expansion of Primary Care Covid-19 centres continues across Northern Ireland this week. Monday saw the opening of GP-led centres in Belfast, Dungannon and Banbridge. Further centres will open later this week in Antrim, Coleraine, Newtownards, Lisburn,...
Chief Social Worker Sean Holland is urging people to look after their mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus outbreak. Mr Holland said: “To support the fight against Covid-19, we have all been advised to stay...
The Ulster Unionist Party’s Justice Spokesperson, Doug Beattie MC MLA, said: “The question of limited prisoner release has always been on the table as a measure to help fight COVID-19. “As the Ulster Unionist Justice spokesperson I...
Urgent advice for community pharmacies in response to The HealthProtection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020which came into operation at 11pm on 28 March 2020. From the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer Cathy Harrison The recent announcement on social...
Health Minister Robin Swann has urged the public to do everything possible to avoid accidents throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. The Minister said the health service will be under “unimaginable pressures” in the weeks ahead and injuries...
A drive to boost Northern Ireland’s health and social care workforce during the Covid-19 pandemic is receiving a really positive response, Minister Robin Swann has announced. The online HSC Workforce Appeal went live this weekend and...
Health Minister Robin Swann and Economy Minister Diane Dodds today urged companies across Northern Ireland to prioritise the safety of their staff. The Ministers were keen to highlight the guidance from the Public Health Agency (PHA)...
The Department of Health Northern Ireland has launched a new Covid-19 NI information app. The new app is dedicated to providing people across Northern Ireland with immediate advice and links to vital trusted information, as the...
Health Minister Robin Swann is urging everyone across Northern Ireland to stay at home this weekend - despite the good weather. The Minister said: “The weather forecast is good for the next few days but I...