AQW 17340/22-27 – Fairhill GP Practice

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health, in light of the imminent dispersal of 2,330 patients from Fairhill GP Practice, Magherafelt, to surrounding GP practices in a short time frame, (i) how his Department plans to ensure that adequate financial and workforce resources are provided to receiving practices to safely manage … Continue reading AQW 17340/22-27 – Fairhill GP Practice

McGlone Welcomes Commitment on Mid South West Growth Deal

SDLP MLA For Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has welcomed the announcement that the new Labour Government in Westminster will proceed with the proposed Mid South West Growth Deal. The announcement was made by the UK Chancellor during the budget speech on Wednesday. Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone said, “I welcome the commitment given by the … Continue reading McGlone Welcomes Commitment on Mid South West Growth Deal

AQW 16150/22-27 – Implementation of the Rural Needs Act

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs which of the recommendations contained in the 2020 Report on the Review of the Implementation of the Rural Needs Act (NI) 2016 have been implemented by (i) his Department; (ii) the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute; and (iii) all public authorities. … Continue reading AQW 16150/22-27 – Implementation of the Rural Needs Act

McGlone: All-island register only way to protect animals

SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has said that an all-island animal cruelty register is the only way to keep animals out of the hands of abusers. He was speaking during an Assembly motion on creating a register on Tuesday. Mr McGlone said the call should be widened out to an all-island basis. Mid Ulster … Continue reading McGlone: All-island register only way to protect animals

AQW 16679/22-27 – Fairhill Health Centre

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) the measures being taken to ensure the safety and care of patients from Fairhill Health Centre, Magherafelt, following its closure on 1 November 2024; and (ii) whether he will ensure that any solution implemented does not affect the remaining GP practices … Continue reading AQW 16679/22-27 – Fairhill Health Centre

AQW 16226/22-27 – David Campbell’s representations as Chair of the Loyalist Communities Council

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has an assessment been made of whether Mr David Campbell’s recent representations as Chair of the Loyalist Communities Council are compliant with the Agri-Food and BioSciences Institute Board Member Code of Conduct and the Seven Principles Underpinning Public Life. [Priority … Continue reading AQW 16226/22-27 – David Campbell’s representations as Chair of the Loyalist Communities Council

McGlone seeks Assurance on Patient Safety Following Closure of Fairhill Health Centre

SDLP MLA For Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has asked the Health Minister to clarify the arrangements for patients ahead of the planned closure of Fairhill Health Centre, Magherafelt, on 1st November. The Mid Ulster MLA has tabled a Priority Written Question to the Minister in the Assembly. Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone said, “There is … Continue reading McGlone seeks Assurance on Patient Safety Following Closure of Fairhill Health Centre

AQW 15845/22-27 – Impact of Covid-19 lockdown on mental health

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any research his Department has (i) undertaken; and (ii) funded, into the impact of the Covid-19 lockdown on the mental health of the population, broken down by age group. Minister of Health: The challenges faced by the population as result of the … Continue reading AQW 15845/22-27 – Impact of Covid-19 lockdown on mental health