CLANRYE NEWS Updates on the latest health news
Health Minister Robin Swann has stressed the need to ensure that inequality issues for service users across Northern Ireland are addressed and there is regional consistency across all HSC Trusts. He was speaking following the publication today of an Analysis of Responses Report entitled ‘Continuing Healthcare in Northern Ireland: Introducing a Transparent and Fair System.’ […]
Sinn Féin representatives Mickey Brady MP, Liz Kimmins MLA and Conor Murphy MLA have met with Shane Devlin the Chief Executive of the Southern Trust, Shane to discuss the future of Daisy Hill Hospital. Speaking after the meeting Conor Murphy said, “This was a constructive engagement with the Trust. We discussed a wide range of […]
The Health Minister Robin Swann recently announced that NHS staff will receive a £500 bonus for recognition of their service during the Covid-19 Pandemic. However Clanrye News and Sport can reveal that the payment will be taxed. A spokesperson for the Department of Health has stated: “The payment is “non-consolidated”. Non-consolidated means it is not […]
The Regional Health Trade Unions acknowledge the Health Minister’s wish to recognise the fantastic role staff played and continue to play across the health family. They have been relentless in trying to ensure the population of Northern Ireland have received the best possible care under the worst of circumstances. Whilst we acknowledge this announcement and […]
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has created a messaging platform for front-line workers. The platform which has been created in conjunction with Translink and Health and Social Care, provides a space in bus and train stations across Northern Ireland for messages of support, inspiration and gratitude for front-line staff who have been delivering vital services throughout […]
Health Minister Robin Swann has said that children’s services remain open and ready to help protect children and to support families despite the Covid-19 pandemic. The Minister’s comment follows evidence of a significant decrease in child protection referrals in Northern Ireland in recent weeks. Mr Swann stated: “Child protection figures can vary substantially week on week. […]
Newry and Armagh Alliance representative Jackie Coade has reaffirmed the message to stay at home during the Covid pandemic and only make journeys if absolutely necessary. Speaking on the issue Ms Coade said: “I was talking to a member of the public recently about all the things we were looking forward to post covid. Birthdays, […]
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced additional funding of £1.65million for hospices in Northern Ireland. The funding, which is non-recurrent, is part of additional Covid-19 funding for 2020/21. This is in recognition of the impact of Covid-19 and the additional costs that hospices face as they continue to provide palliative and end of life […]
Latest figures published by NISRA show that 156 deaths involving Covid-19 occurred in the week 9th to 15th January 2021, the highest weekly number since the pandemic began. The total number of Covid-19 related deaths that occurred up to 15th January 2021 has now reached 2,186. Two days, the 11th and 7th January 2021, saw […]
The Department of Health (DoH) published statistics relating to medical abortions and terminations of pregnancy during 2019/20. The statistical bulletin presents information on the number of medical abortions and terminations of pregnancy during 2019/20. The information release is published on the Department of Health’s website. Key points There were 22 terminations of pregnancy in HSC hospitals […]
Chief Medical Officers in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have voiced their concerns about the high levels of Covid-19 and are urging everyone to stay home. Chief Medical Officers Dr Michael McBride and Dr Tony Holohan said: “As CMOs, we are gravely concerned about the unsustainably high level of Covid-19 infection we are […]
The Department of Health has published revised guidance on visiting care settings, which comes into effect from Friday 15 January. In response to the levels of Covid-19 transmissions across the country, the four UK Chief Medical Officers recommended that we now move into alert level 5. This impacts on the implementation of the visiting guidance in […]
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