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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

Compensation payments to NI blood scandal victims should be made ‘at pace’

Stormont Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the UK Government’s decision to give victims of the infected blood scandal compensation payments of £100,000. Mr Swann said he will work with his counterparts in Westminster to ensure the ...

17 Aug 2022 at 01:01

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. ...

29 Sept 2022 at 15:02

Northern Ireland

Minister announces £5.5m package ‘to help strengthen GP services through winter’

A £5.5 million package to ease pressure on GP services in Northern Ireland has been unveiled by Health Minister Robin Swann. The British Medical Association (BMA) has welcomed the funding package but warned it would not be a solution ...

26 Sept 2022 at 18:36

Northern Ireland

Covid-19 powers to be extended by further six months in Northern Ireland

Health Minister Robin Swann has said he will extend his department’s powers under the Coronavirus Act for a further six months. However, in a written statement to the Assembly Mr Swann said he has “no plans and certainly no desire” ...

23 Sept 2022 at 16:09

Northern Ireland

Lateral flow testing for Covid to be available into August

Lateral flow testing will continue to be available for people with Covid-19 symptoms into August, Health Minister Robin Swann has announced. The move follows his earlier decision to extend availability until the end of July. Mr ...

27 Jul 2022 at 13:31

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 Fund....

24 Feb 2022 at 11:09

Local News

Military medics will be deployed to hospitals across the north to support 'fatigued' staff

Sixty armed forces medics are to be deployed in hospitals in Northern Ireland after the Health Minister’s latest request for military assistance was approved. The Ministry of Defence said its personnel will provide support in ...

31 Jan 2022 at 17:32

Derry News

"Historic day as Organ Donation Bill passes through Assembly"

A major reform of organ donation legislation in Northern Ireland has passed its final hurdle at Stormont on Tuesday (February 8). The legislation will mean all adults in Northern Ireland become potential organ donors, unless ...

09 Feb 2022 at 16:04

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 Swann ...

02 Feb 2022 at 11:23

Northern Ireland

Doctors considering leaving NI or retiring early due to pay – BMA

An increasing number of doctors in Northern Ireland are considering moving away or retiring early due to their frustrations over pay, a prominent GP has said. Dr Tom Black also said the health service was now “running on ...

31 Aug 2022 at 01:01

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