The Latest Breaking News from Robin Swann

Northern Ireland hospital waiting times to be tackled by private sector

"Alongside the investment in buying additional capacity, we need to strengthen in house capacity on a major scale"

Belfast Live · May 25, 2022

Stormont scoping 'new tech platform' to improve GP access for patients, says Health Minister

Health Minister Robin Swann said he understood the "frustration" of patients facing problems accessing GP services

Belfast Live · May 24, 2022

Government moves to ensure full delivery of abortion services in NI

Secretary of State Brandon Lewis said it is ‘absolutely unacceptable’ that Stormont has failed to commission the services.

The Independent UK · May 19, 2022

What are the remaining Covid rules and guidance around the UK

With coronavirus cases rising in Wales due to the BA.2 variant, the Welsh Government has decided not to go ahead with a previous plan to end all remaining restrictions from Monday, March 28

Wales Online · Mar 29, 2022

Details of Northern Ireland PCR testing changes taking effect from April

Lateral flow tests will still be available for public use

Belfast Live · Mar 25, 2022

Robin Swann says new Health Minister will have 'much work to do'

"Whilst there has been progress made, there is still much work for the next minister and the next committee to do."

Belfast Live · Mar 24, 2022

Northern Ireland PCR test changes for most people with symptoms from next month

A new policy will be introduced from April

Belfast Live · Mar 24, 2022

PCR testing to end for most people next month

Northern Ireland’s Health Minister Robin Swann has announced a number of changes to policy which will come in on April 22.

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2022

Surplus PPE being sent from NI to help with Ukrainian crisis

The items include masks, coveralls, oxygen therapy consumables and sterile gowns.

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2022

Covid NI: Social care personal assistants to receive £500 special recognition payment

The online portal, which will close on June 23, 2022, is the easiest and most efficient way for Personal Assistants to receive the payment

Belfast Live · Mar 23, 2022