AQW 46805/22-27 – Access to trials for new dementia treatments

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps he is taking to improve access to trials for new dementia treatments. Minister of Health: My Department recognises that dementia is one of the fastest-growing health challenges facing Northern Ireland. My HSC Research & Development Division are supporting interventional research … Continue reading AQW 46805/22-27 – Access to trials for new dementia treatments

AQW 47512/22-27 – Access to home dialysis

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps his Department is taking to improve access to home dialysis for patients with kidney failure. Minister of Health: My Department is committed to improving access to home dialysis for patients with kidney failure and continues to work with Health and … Continue reading AQW 47512/22-27 – Access to home dialysis

AQW 48357/22-27 – Community pharmacies, patient access and continuity of care

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps he is taking to enable community pharmacies to improve patient access and continuity of care, particularly for people with long-term conditions and complex needs. Minister of Health: My Department is progressing a range of actions to improve patient access and … Continue reading AQW 48357/22-27 – Community pharmacies, patient access and continuity of care

AQW 47761/22-27 – Sign language fluency in schools

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education to detail any steps he has taken to increase sign language fluency in schools. Minister of Education: Provision for sign language in education sits alongside wider arrangements to support children and young people with additional needs to access the curriculum and participate fully in … Continue reading AQW 47761/22-27 – Sign language fluency in schools

AQW 44734/22-27 – Men’s mental health services

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps his Department is taking to support access to men's mental health services. Minister of Health: Anyone who is experiencing mental ill health can avail of the complete range of services within the Health and Social Care system on an equal … Continue reading AQW 44734/22-27 – Men’s mental health services

AQW 46550/22-27 – Access to sports facilities for rural communities

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities whether any recent assessment has carried out of the adequacy of access to sports facilities for people living in rural communities. Minister for Communities: In the event of any care agency withdrawing from a home care support package, HSC Trusts undertake a number of … Continue reading AQW 46550/22-27 – Access to sports facilities for rural communities

AQW 45572/22-27 – Mental health services for stroke survivors and their families

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps he is taking to ensure timely access to mental health services for stroke survivors and their families. Minister of Health: Access to mental health support is recognised as a core element of the stroke pathway, reflected in the Northern Ireland … Continue reading AQW 45572/22-27 – Mental health services for stroke survivors and their families

AQW 45211/22-27 – Access to musical instruments and instruction

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education to detail any steps he is taking to improve access to musical instruments and instruction for all children. Minister of Education: Access to musical instruments and tuition is delivered through the Education Authority’s Music Service. The EA service provides instrumental and vocal tuition across … Continue reading AQW 45211/22-27 – Access to musical instruments and instruction