CLANRYE NEWS Updates on the latest health news
A Sinn Féin emergency motion to Newry, Mourne and Down District Council condemning the move by the trust to withdraw emergency surgery from Daisy Hill has been passed overwhelmingly. Cllr. Roisin Mulgrew, who proposed the motion, spoke after the Council meeting: “Sinn Féin is totally opposed to services being taken out of Daisy Hill. The […]
Fianna Fáil Senator Robbie Gallagher has received commitment that all Garda cars are to be fitted with Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). The Senator had previously called for AEDs to be installed in Garda vehicles and for all members to receive training in CPR and the use of defibrillators. Senator Gallagher commented, “Members of the […]
Health Minister Robin Swann said: “I can confirm I have now received detailed legal advice on the factors that need to be considered when seeking to amend Executive Covid regulations in the absence of an Executive. “This advice is now being given careful consideration and it is my intention to engage with Ministerial colleagues.” ENDS
Newry and Armagh Workers party representative Nicola Grant has expressed concern regarding the recent removal of emergency general surgery at Daisy Hill Hospital. “Local healthcare should always be safe, of the highest quality and be professionally delivered – but it must also be accessible”, says Workers Party representative Nicola Grant. “There is considerable public concern […]
SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has expressed concern that upwards of 1,000 local patients a year will still have to travel to Craigavon for emergency operations despite a clarification by the Southern Trust today that only general abdominal surgeries are to be removed from Daisy Hill. The revelation came after a meeting today between the Southern […]
Responding to legislative efforts in the House of Lords to legalise Assisted Suicide, Aontú Deputy Leader & Cllr for Mid Ulster, Denise Mullen, has said we must not allow Assisted Suicide to be illegally foisted upon the North in the same way abortion was by London. Cllr Mullen: “This is a highly emotive issue, and […]
Mental health and the difficulties with accessing services was put into the spotlight again in Leinster House by Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú who highlighted the problems in Louth. The Sinn Féin TD was speaking during a debate on youth mental health last week. The party has tabled a Private Members’ Motion (PMB) in the Dáil […]
Newry based political party the IRSP Newry has revealed via social media that they have been approached by a whistle blower who has explained the truth behind the cuts to services at Daisy Hill Hospital. The reveal comes a week after the Southern Trust announced the removal of emergency general surgery at the Daisy Hill […]
Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has hailed progress on putting into law the right to paid leave following the death of a child, stillbirth or miscarriage. Mr O’Dowd, who spoke and voted in favour of the Bill in the Assembly, said: “This legislation will ensure workers whose child dies or who suffer stillbirth have the right […]
Ulster Unionist Health Spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA has welcomed the launch of the consultation on the reform of Northern Ireland’s adult social care system. Alan Chambers said: “Adult social care is hugely important. It allows people to live life to the fullest, and for many, remain as independent in their own home for much longer […]
Newry & Armagh DUP Assemblyman William Irwin MLA has welcomed an update from the Health Minister on the Health & Social Care Staff Recognition payment for those in the independent sector in light of efforts in the fight against Covid19. Mr Irwin said he had been contacted by staff who qualified for the payment but […]
Newry and Armagh TUV representative Keith Ratcliffe has called for the protection of services at Daisy Hill hospital following the removal of emergency surgery at the hospital. Speaking on the issue Mr Ratcliffe said: “I am very concerned about the recent announcement that all emergency surgeries at Daisy Hill hospital will be halted for the […]
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