Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any plans to introduce regulations under the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 to require vaping products in retail premises to be stored (i) out of sight; (ii) behind the counter; (iii) in closed or locked cabinets; and (iv) in such a way … Continue reading AQW 46684/22-27 – Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps his Department is taking to assist in improving support for people with eating disorders. Minister of Health: Action 29d of the Mental Health Strategy 2021–2031 commits to enhancing regional eating disorder services.A business case has been developed to strengthen the … Continue reading AQW 45948/22-27 – Eating Disorders
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health whether his Department has used Artificial Intelligence to assist with drafting (i) legislation; and (ii) policy, in the last 12 months. Minister of Health: The Department of Health has not employed artificial intelligence to assist with drafting legislation or policy in the past twelve … Continue reading AQW 44971/22-27 – Department of Health Use of Artificial Intelligence
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps his Department is taking to reduce waiting times for an autism diagnostic assessment. Minister of Health: My Department is undertaking a number of actions in an effort to improve waiting times within a financially constrained environment. My Department published the … Continue reading AQW 45820/22-27 – Waiting times for autism diagnostic assessment
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps he is taking to support community pharmacies to improve accessibility for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or living with dual sensory loss. Minister of Health: The Health and Social Care system is committed to ensuring that services commissioned … Continue reading AQW 45573/22-27 – Community pharmacies accessibility
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
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps he is taking to improve support for stroke survivors and their families during the transition from hospital to home. Minister of Health: Supporting stroke survivors and their families during the transition from hospital to home is a priority within the … Continue reading AQW 45458/22-27 – Support for stroke survivors and their families
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any role that Artificial Intelligence-based mental health tools are expected to have within NHS mental health services. Minister of Health: The increasing availability of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tools in mental health care presents both opportunities and risks. From a Chief Psychological Professions … Continue reading AQW 43533/22-27 – Artificial Intelligence-based mental health tools
