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The Latest Breaking News from Robin Swann

‘No surprise’ briefing for minister sparse on pandemic plan detail, probe told

Richard Pengelly is a former permanent secretary at the Department of Health.

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland Brexit preparation took staff away from pandemic planning, Inquiry told

"I think there is absolutely no doubt that the absence of ministers did have a significant impact on our ability to develop new policy"

Belfast Live

Pandemic planning resources ‘diverted’ to Brexit preparations – NI medical chief

Sir Michael McBride made his comments as he was giving evidence to the UK Covid Inquiry.

The Independent UK

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NI chief scientific adviser received ‘no requests for advice’ before pandemic

Professor Ian Young’s evidence was discussed at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Years of neglect of NI health service hindered pandemic response, says Swann

The former Stormont health minister was the first politician from Northern Ireland to give evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

The Independent UK

Dáithí's Law: Family 'taking the fight to London' as Stormont fails to progress organ donation law

After Stormont's failure to act, focus will turn to Westminster

Belfast Live

Daithi to undergo heart operation after inspiring overhaul of NI organ donation law

His family has tirelessly campaigned for the legislation on organ donation to be changed to an opt-out system

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Adoption and social care legislation in Northern Ireland stalled due to Stormont's collapse

They are the latest bills confirmed to be facing delays after it emerged legislation on organ donation has been stalled

Belfast Live

Stormont caretaker ministers spent £435m which accounting officials refused to endorse

It emerges amid warnings of a multi-million-pound "black hole" in Stormont's finances as the UK government moves to set a budget

Belfast Live

Belfast Council calls for better abortion services, singling out Northern Trust

Trust states Covid had impact on service, and promises further work on its website

Belfast Live

Health workers in Northern Ireland ‘let down by politics’ – Swann

The Health Minister, who leaves his post at midnight, expressed frustration he is leaving the department with no budget and a projected overspend.

The Independent UK

Western Trust planning for possible loss of emergency surgery services at SWAH

The board of the local health trust held a special meeting on Monday of this week to discuss the plans

Belfast Live

Health Minister announces regional mental health service for Northern Ireland

'When I took up the Health portfolio, I was clear that mental health would be one of my top priorities.'

Belfast Live

Three dead in explosion at Irish petrol station

Up to 30 people hurt, with some airlifted from scene in Creeslough in Donegal, while search for survivors continues

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No "quick fix" for recurring Northern Ireland hospital pressures, Minister says

Health chiefs urge people eligible for Covid and flu vaccines to come forward

Belfast Live

Stormont Covid-19 powers to be extended by further six months in Northern Ireland

DUP Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots said his party's ministers will be writing to Mr Swann to oppose the planned extension

Belfast Live

Expressions of interest received from new GPs to take over Co Down surgeries

It was announced last month that the current GP partners will hand back their contract to health bosses early next year

Belfast Live

Health Minister Robin Swann congratulates leadership support programme for care home managers in NI

Professor Assumpta Ryan, who lives in Enniskillen, praised the 'vital' role care home managers and staff play

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Fermanagh stitchers who made thousands of scrubs during the pandemic praised

The talented group of 150 stitchers presented two patchwork quilts to healthcare staff at the South West Acute Hospital this week

The Independent UK

Health service should not pay the price for political failure, Swann warns

The health minister told Stormont colleagues he intends to overspend by potentially £400 million this year in order to maintain services.

The Independent UK

NI health minister warns of £400m overspend needed to deliver effective services

Stormont is currently without a properly functioning executive.

Belfast Live

Northern Ireland Ambulance Service staff attacked almost 700 times over 12 month period

Crews have been attacked with weapons including a tomahawk hatchet, knuckle-duster and snooker balls

Belfast Live

Cross-border healthcare plans stalled by Stormont's collapse

The Health Minister said a north-south body involved in healthcare cooperation cannot meet because there is no Stormont Executive

The Independent UK

Compensation payments to NI blood scandal victims should be made ‘at pace’

Stormont Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the Government’s decision to pay £100,000 to survivors of the contaminated blood scandal.

Belfast Live

Work underway to find new GPs to take over Co Down surgeries

The current GP partners at Priory Surgery in Holywood and Springhill in Bangor will hand back their contract to health bosses early next year

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