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Health chiefs unable to say how many patients contracted Covid-19 after entering Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry

Health chiefs are not able to say how many people contracted Covid-19 after entering Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry. Foyle DUP MLA Gary Middleton recently submitted a written question at Stormont, asking the Minister of Health, Robin Swann, how many ...

23 Nov 2020 at 22:22

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 welcomed developments ...

15 Apr 2022 at 13:33

Northern Ireland

Nexus to have counselling contract extended for a year

A charity that provides counselling support to victims of sexual abuse is to have its contract extended by a year. However, Health Minister Robin Swann told the Assembly that there was “real concern” that Nexus was delivering a ...

04 Mar 2024 at 16:35

Northern Ireland

Nesbitt says he will not ‘go anywhere near’ closure of hospitals

Stormont’s new Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has said he will not be “going anywhere near” the prospect of closing hospitals in Northern Ireland. Mr Nesbitt told MLAs that he wanted hospitals in the region to become a network, ...

10 Jun 2024 at 17:53

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 to be an urgent ...

21 Jun 2022 at 14:15

Local News

Swann to step down as health minister for general election campaign

Robin Swann is to step down as health minister when the general election is called. The North Antrim MLA returned to the job following the return of powersharing at Stormont. The UUP candidate held the job as health ...

21 Apr 2024 at 14:30

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

Northern Ireland

‘Fair assumption’ Mike Nesbitt will be next health minister – Beattie

It is a “pretty fair assumption” that MLA Mike Nesbitt will be Stormont’s next health minister, Ulster Unionist leader Doug Beattie has said. Current minister Robin Swann has said he will be stepping down from ...

23 Apr 2024 at 17:41

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

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 ...

05 Oct 2022 at 17:44

Covid-19

CORONAVIRUS LATEST: Minister acknowledges public frustration on testing and PPE issues

Health Minister Robin Swann today acknowledged the scale of staff and public frustration on the issues of testing and personal protective equipment (PPE). The Minister also emphasised that every ...

02 Apr 2020 at 17:13

Northern Ireland

Swann to step down as health minister for general election campaign

Robin Swann is to step down as health minister when the general election is called. The North Antrim MLA returned to the job following the return of powersharing at Stormont. The UUP candidate ...

21 Apr 2024 at 09:15

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