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
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any plans the Northern Health and Social Care Trust has for the Fairhill Health Centre in Magherafelt, following the closure of the GP service on the site. Minister of Health: The facility was partially vacated in October 2024 when the GP practice … Continue reading AQW 46914/22-27 – Fairhill Health Centre in Magherafelt
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps his Department is taking to reduce the risk of bowel cancer through supporting higher fibre diets in schools and other public sector settings. Minister of Health: My Department works closely with the Department of Education (DE), the Education Authority (EA), … Continue reading AQW 47403/22-27 – Reducing the risk of bowel cancer
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health (i) whether any assessment has been made of the adequacy of availability of respite care for unpaid carers of people living with dementia; and (ii) to detail any steps he is taking to improve access to those services. Minister of Health: Requests for respite … Continue reading AQW 48869/22-27 – Respite care for unpaid carers of people with dementia
