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Health Minister visits cancer and Mental health charities in the North West

Health Minister Robin Swann has visited two north west charities which have received Covid Support Funding totalling £425,000. Included were the Verbal Arts Centre in Bishop Street, Derry who have received funding of £100,000 from the Mental Health ...

09 Oct 2022 at 15:17

Northern Ireland

No quick fix to hospital pressures in Northern Ireland – Swann

There is no quick fix to the pressures being faced in hospitals in Northern Ireland, Health Minister Robin Swann has said. Mr Swann said that demands previously felt during winter peaks are now a “recurring theme” throughout the year. He was ...

05 Oct 2022 at 17:44

Northern Ireland

Minister ‘considering options’ for future of Muckamore

Health Minister Robin Swann said he is considering options for the future role of Muckamore Abbey Hospital in Co Antrim. He was commenting on an independent review of the learning disability resettlement programme in Northern Ireland. The ...

29 Sept 2022 at 15:02

National News

Signing of landmark legislation for children and young women welcomed by Health Minister

The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, today (Thursday July 21) welcomed the signing into law by President Michael D. Higgins of the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Act 2022. Once commenced, the Act will provide for the ...

21 Jul 2022 at 12:15

Local News

Pandemic bonus for frontline workers expected in next payroll

A bonus payment for frontline healthcare workers in recognition of their efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic is expected to come through in their next payroll, it has been confirmed. The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly ...

15 Apr 2022 at 13:33

Derry News

Delargy welcomes mental health funding boost but hits out at DUP for blocking three-year budget

Sinn Féin Foyle MLA, Pádraig Delargy, has welcomed the additional £6.2m for mental health community services. Health Minister Robin Swann has announced details of the latest round of awards under the Mental Health Support ...

24 Feb 2022 at 11:09

National News

New law banning smoking in cars with children present introduced

New laws which ban smoking in vehicles where children are present have been introduced in Northern Ireland. It brings the law into line with other regions of the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Health Minister Robin ...

02 Feb 2022 at 11:23

Northern Ireland

NI health minister warns of £400m overspend needed to deliver effective services

Northern Ireland’s health minister has warned Stormont colleagues he will need to overspend by £400 million to continue delivering effective services. Robin Swann outlined the implications of the ongoing absence of ...

25 Aug 2022 at 10:17

Northern Ireland

Health service should not pay the price for political failure, Swann warns

Patients and healthcare workers must not be left to pay the price of political irresponsibility in Northern Ireland, a Stormont minister has warned. Health Minister Robin Swann highlighted the implications of the ...

25 Aug 2022 at 15:46

Local News

Vaccine booster jab roll-out to care homes welcomed

Health Trust vaccinator teams will be bringing the boosters to care home residents and staff in a planned programme across the North. First doses will also be available for anyone who has not yet been vaccinated....

03 Oct 2021 at 16:13

Local News

Carers out of pocket as fuel costs soar

An urgent review of the mileage allowance for domiciliary care workers has been called for. Mark Durkan MLA (SDLP) said carers should not be left out of pocket as fuel costs soar. Mr Durkan said: "There needs ...

21 Jun 2022 at 14:15

Local News

Care workers need increased mileage allowance

There has been a call for Health Minister Robin Swann to increase the mileage allowance to help support care workers struggling in the current cost of living crisis. Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson said the ...

23 Jun 2022 at 13:15

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