CLANRYE NEWS Updates on the latest health news
The Executive has agreed further funding allocations of Β£74 million including Β£25 million towards the health workers recognition payment. Announcing the allocations, Finance Minister Conor Murphy said: βThe Executive has agreed to provide Β£25 million to offset the impact of National Insurance and tax deductions to the Β£500 recognition payment. This will ensure our dedicated […]
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced funding of Β£1.5million to help improve patient throughput at dental surgeries in Northern Ireland. The risk of Coronavirus transmission in dental practices has been minimised using strict infection control measures but these have significantly reduced the number of patients that dentists can see each day. The new grant scheme […]
The Health Minister has announced further funding of Β£754,800 for foster carers bringing the total support provided to them to Β£1.39million since the start of pandemic. Foster carers provide care for children looked after by social services teams when they are unable to live with their parent/s. There are currently around 2,600 children and young […]
A major extension of Northern Irelandβs Covid-19 vaccination programme has been announced. The programme will continue to be based on a twin track approach, with responsibilities divided between GP practices and the seven regional vaccination centres run by health trusts. The latest extension will see the start of a major vaccination drive for carers, with […]
Education Minister, Peter Weir has announced an extension to the Covid-19 Childcare Temporary Closure fund for the period January to March 2021. The Covid-19 Childcare Temporary Closure Support Fund will provide continued support for childcare providers who have been forced to close temporarily due to a Covid-related incident within their provision. Peter Weir said: βUp […]
Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the launch of the pre-consultation for suicide prevention and post-vention services. The pre-consultation is being undertaken by the Public Health Agency (PHA). It will include opportunities for people to provide feedback by registering their interest to take part either by completing the online survey or in a number of […]
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 βContinuing Healthcare in Northern Ireland: Introducing a Transparent and Fair System.β […]
The Health Minister Robin Swann recently announced that NHS staff will receive a Β£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 βnon-consolidatedβ. Non-consolidated means it is not […]
Most of us can remember being asked the question when we were small, βWhat do you want to be when you grow up?β. I distinctly recall my grandmother putting me on the spot with it as a small 6- year old boy in the presence of the visiting clergyman. βA pastorβ, I confidently replied, and […]
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 […]
Your diet is made up of all the foods and drinks (yes this includes alcohol) you consume in a day. With so many types of diets, and βexpertsβ often touting their particular diet as the best, confusion reigns supreme. There is a lot of choice out there and some of it is based in some […]
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 […]
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