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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

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Health workers 'overstretched' amid staff shortages, says Derry councillor

Health workers are 'overstretched,' Sinn Fein's health spokesperson in Derry has said. Councillor Sandra Duffy was speaking after the announcement that the Royal College of Nursing is to begin balloting its members on industrial action. Councillor ...

14 Oct 2019 at 13:28

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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 ...

15 Apr 2022 at 13:33

New monkeypox cases confirmed in Ireland as popular holiday destinations with highest cases named

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New monkeypox cases confirmed in Ireland with popular holiday destinations having highest cases

Six cases of monkeypox have now been confirmed in Ireland. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) confirmed that it has now been notified of six confirmed cases of monkeypox in Ireland. "This was not unexpected following ...

02 Jun 2022 at 18:05

Northern Ireland

Health trusts asked to draw up cost savings to cover £300m budget shortfall

Health trusts in Northern Ireland have been asked to work up cost-saving plans as part of efforts to bridge an estimated £300 million budget gap. It is understood the plans are due to be delivered to the Department of Health by ...

01 May 2024 at 20:42

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 ...

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

Northern Ireland

Funding increase needed to ‘avert GP crisis’

Increased funding for general practice is needed to avert a crisis, a representative body for doctors has said. The British Medical Association (BMA) Northern Ireland GP committee said practices are unable to offer all the ...

04 Oct 2024 at 17:22

Northern Ireland

Waiting list figures show ‘precarious state’ of health service in NI

Latest hospital waiting list figures in Northern Ireland show that the health service in the region remains in a “precarious state”, surgeons have said. The Department of Health’s quarterly waiting list figures show that ...

29 Aug 2024 at 17:08

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Department sells part of Fort George to Health Trust

The Department for Communities (DfC) has sold a portion of the Fort George site in Derry to the Western Health and Social Care Trust. In a statement today, the Department said: "Following an exercise in 2018, the ...

29 Mar 2023 at 18:35

Northern Ireland

Belfast City Hospital chosen as site for new mother and baby unit

Belfast City Hospital has been chosen as the location for a new mother and baby unit, the Department of Health has announced. In line with commitments made by the former health minister, all five health trusts ...

14 Nov 2023 at 15:23

Northern Ireland

Government’s tobacco ban plan to be extended to Northern Ireland, Swann confirms

Government plans to protect children’s health by banning single-use vapes are to be extended to Northern Ireland, subject to approval by the Stormont Assembly. Health Minister Robin Swann confirmed the region ...

05 Mar 2024 at 10:09

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