Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 46684/22-27, to detail any planned timetable for publishing the consultation on the proposed new regulations to restrict the display of vaping and nicotine products under the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026. Minister of Health: View Original Answer A significant factor in … Continue reading AQW 49717/22-27 – Display of vaping and nicotine products
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any training that has been provided to staff in his Department on the use of Artificial Intelligence, including its limitations and risks, since February 2024. Minister of Health: Since February 2024, no single, centrally mandated Artificial Intelligence (AI) training programme has been … Continue reading AQW 49239/22-27 – Department of Health staff training on the use of Artificial Intelligence
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health whether any recent analysis has been carried out on factors contributing to disparities in suicide rates in males and females. Minister of Health: The latest Suicide Statistics from NISRA show that in 2024, males made up 79.3% of total suicide deaths in Northern Ireland … Continue reading AQW 49486/22-27 – Male/Female Suicide rates
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health whether the Public Health Agency (PHA) has consulted with the Reader in Epidemiology at Newcastle University on how to improve the efficiency of the methodology and outcomes of investigations of suspected cancer clusters by the PHA and the Northern Ireland Cancer Registry. Minister of … Continue reading AQW 49483/22-27 – Investigations of suspected cancer clusters
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any plans he has for improving health service provision for people with eating disorders. Minister of Health: Action 29D of the Mental Health Strategy (2021 –2031) focuses specifically on improving services for those affected by eating disorders by enhancing and strengthening community … Continue reading AQW 49119/22-27 – Eating disorders
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health whether any assessment has been made of the potential merits of time-bound, measurable targets to reduce the time taken for diagnosis of (i) endometriosis; and (b) adenomyosis. Minister of Health: My Department fully recognises the significant and often life-limiting impact that delayed diagnosis of … Continue reading AQW 48990/22-27 – Waiting times for diagnosis of endometriosis and adenomyosis
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps his Department is taking to reduce waiting times for (i) speech and language therapy; (ii) physiotherapy; (iii) psychological support; and (iv) any other elements of stroke rehabilitation. Minister of Health: Improving access to stroke rehabilitation services is a Departmental priority, … Continue reading AQW 48358/22-27 – Stroke rehabilitation
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps his Department is taking to support the diagnosis of patients with type 1 diabetes as soon as possible. Minister of Health: The Department of Health recognises the importance of the early diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, particularly in children and … Continue reading AQW 47511/22-27 – Early diagnosis of type 1 diabetes
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