McGlone: Health Minister Failing to Address Lack of Home Care in Northern Trust area

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SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone has warned that the Health Minister is failing to properly address the shortage of home care in the Northern Health Trust. The SDLP Mid Ulster MLA was speaking after receiving written answers to questions he asked the Health Minister in the Assembly. Mr McGlone said: “The latest figures … Continue reading McGlone: Health Minister Failing to Address Lack of Home Care in Northern Trust area

AQW 30431/22-27 – Neurology services in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps being taken to improve access to consultant-led neurology services in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust. Minister of Health: Every patient should have equal opportunity to access services. My Department is working collaboratively with Health and Social Care Trusts … Continue reading AQW 30431/22-27 – Neurology services in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust

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

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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 17056/22-27 – Consultation on Hospitals – Creating a Network for Better Outcomes

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health whether any conflicts have been identified between (i) the October 2024 consultation Hospitals – Creating a Network for Better Outcomes; and (ii) the Northern Health and Social Care Trust Corporate Plan 2024-25 - 2027-28. Minister of Health: ‘Hospitals – Creating a Network for Better … Continue reading AQW 17056/22-27 – Consultation on Hospitals – Creating a Network for Better Outcomes

McGlone expresses dismay at number waiting for domiciliary care package in Northern Trust

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SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has expressed dismay at the number of people waiting for a domiciliary care package in the Northern Trust area. As of January this year there were 1,157 people waiting for a full package and 553 waiting for a partial package, the highest in the North in both instances. In … Continue reading McGlone expresses dismay at number waiting for domiciliary care package in Northern Trust

AQW 6299/22-27 – Consultant-led neurology services in Northern Trust

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health what measures are being taken to improve access to consultant-led neurology services in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust. Minister of Health: Investment has been allocated to Northern Trust to increase the consultant workforce by two consultant neurologists. This would have increased overall … Continue reading AQW 6299/22-27 – Consultant-led neurology services in Northern Trust

McGlone Meets Northern Trust to Highlight Concern at Shortage of Domiciliary Care

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SDLP Spokesperson on Rural Communities, Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone, along with Moyola SDLP Councillor, Denise Johnston, met this week with representatives of the Northern Health and Social Services Trust to highlight concerns about the shortage of domiciliary care packages in Mid Ulster. Speaking afterwards, Mr McGlone said, “We sought the meeting with the Northern … Continue reading McGlone Meets Northern Trust to Highlight Concern at Shortage of Domiciliary Care

AQW 24368/17-22 – GP Local Enhanced Service

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health (i) how many GP practices in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust have signed up to a Local Enhanced Service in order to provide a mild to moderate counselling service within their practice; (ii) how many GP practices are yet to consider an … Continue reading AQW 24368/17-22 – GP Local Enhanced Service