The Latest Breaking News from Alan Stout

Senior doctor calling for Stormont return amid warning of ‘huge stress’ on staff

Dr Alan Stout, British Medical Association NI deputy chair, said Northern Ireland needs the Assembly to return this year.

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023

Urgent action needed to save GP services in Northern Ireland, BMA warns

It is the 15th practice to hand back its contract in Northern Ireland within the past year

Belfast Live · May 5, 2023

Leading GP issues stark warning as another medical practice hands back contract

In the past 12 months, 15 GP practices across Northern Ireland have handed back their contracts

Belfast Live · Apr 26, 2023

Doctor says cost of living crisis has 'huge impact' on mental and physical health

Dr Alan Stout, British Medical Association Northern Ireland GP committee chair, says more and more patients have symptoms such as headaches, anxiety and depression

Daily Mirror · Jun 14, 2022

GPs tell of ‘appalling’ abuse as violence at UK surgeries worsens

Doctors say staff ‘afraid and at risk’ of patient violence and aggression as services come under pressure

The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2022

Belfast GP shares the good, the bad and the ugly side of doctors surgery practice

"Your GP is everything to everyone and picks up the slack in every other part of the system"

Belfast Live · May 21, 2022

New BA.2 variant of Omicron Covid-19 now the dominant strain in NI, GP says

The BA.2 strain is even more transmissible than its connected Omicron variant of the disease according to Dr Alan Stout

Belfast Live · Mar 23, 2022

Northern Ireland GP on whether you should wear masks after legal restrictions lifted

Dr Alan Stout said that although there is not a legal requirement to wear masks indoors, continuing this practice should be encouraged.

Belfast Live · Feb 18, 2022