AQW 41716/22-27 – Birch Hill Centre for Mental Health

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health for an update on the delivery of the Birch Hill Centre for Mental Health. Minister of Health: Improving mental health is a key priority for my Department. The initial approval for the Birch Hill Centre project in 2020 was confined to pre-tender design works. … Continue reading AQW 41716/22-27 – Birch Hill Centre for Mental Health

McGlone Calls for More Support for Young Adults with Learning Difficulties and Complex Needs in Mid Ulster

SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone, has called on the Executive to provide more support for young adults with learning difficulties and complex needs in Mid Ulster. The Mid Ulster MLA was speaking after an Assembly adjournment debate on the topic on Tuesday. Mr McGlone said, “There is a clear need for the Executive to … Continue reading McGlone Calls for More Support for Young Adults with Learning Difficulties and Complex Needs in Mid Ulster

AQW 30200/22-27 – Review of mental health services

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail what plans he has for a review of mental health services across Health and Social Care Trusts. Minister of Health: The Mental Health Strategy 2021-2031 sets out a vision for the future direction of mental health services in Northern Ireland, with a … Continue reading AQW 30200/22-27 – Review of mental health services

AQW 30321/22-27 – Mental health services

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail how he plans to improve the provision of mental health services across all Health and Social Care Trusts. Minister of Health: The Mental Health Strategy 2021-2031 launched in June 2021 sets the vision and future strategic direction for mental health services in … Continue reading AQW 30321/22-27 – Mental health services

AQW 30199/22-27 – New centre for mental health at Antrim Area Hospital

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health for an update on the provision of a new centre for mental health at Antrim Area Hospital. Minister of Health: Following the announcement of the outcome of the 2025 UK wide Spending Review in June, the Department of Finance has commissioned a Budget exercise … Continue reading AQW 30199/22-27 – New centre for mental health at Antrim Area Hospital

AQW 25427/22-27 – Suicide rates

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) any actions he is taking to address the rising suicide rates in Northern Ireland; and (ii) how his Department is working to improve mental health services and support for individuals at risk. Minister of Health: I am acutely aware of the … Continue reading AQW 25427/22-27 – Suicide rates

AQW 25424/22-27 – Mental health support services for school pupils

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) the steps his Department is taking to ensure that schools have adequate mental health support services in place for both primary and post-primary pupils; and (ii) any plans to increase access to these services in the 2025-26 academic year. Minister of … Continue reading AQW 25424/22-27 – Mental health support services for school pupils

AQW 19903/22-27 – Mental health in rural communities

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any measures his Department has in place to support the mental health of isolated workers in rural communities. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: My Department’s Tackling Rural Poverty and Social Isolation (TRPSI) Framework provides a mechanism … Continue reading AQW 19903/22-27 – Mental health in rural communities