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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

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

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.

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Swann credits poll-topping success to work of the health service

The UUP politician topped the poll in north Antrim.

The Independent UK

UTV election debate: Rating the Stormont leaders' performances in battle for votes

Some of the Stormont leaders performed better than others under the glare of the studio lights

Belfast Live

Leading surgical college move to support NI healthcare workers in post-pandemic recovery

Stormont ministers are unable to sign off on a three-year budget, which would give a significant funding boost to the health service, due to the power-sharing impasse

Belfast Live

Covid NI: The latest rules on self-isolation and testing in Northern Ireland

Changes to testing rules will take effect from April 22

Belfast Live

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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

Details of Northern Ireland PCR testing changes taking effect from April

Lateral flow tests will still be available for public use

Belfast Live

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

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

A new policy will be introduced from April

Belfast Live

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

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

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

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10-year cancer strategy unveiled for NI by Health Minister

It's pledging timely access to diagnosis, treatment and care for people across the country

The Independent UK

Stormont votes to extend powers for Covid restrictions to September

Health Minister Robin Swann said the extension allows action in the event of a worsening of the pandemic.

Belfast Live

Belfast businessman's concern on any possible change to test and trace rules in NI

As a close contact service, Richard Montgomery is worried about the potential implications for his vulnerable wife.

Belfast Live

Maggie Black: Rural firefighters will attend cardiac arrests after petition support

The five-year-old died in December 2021 after waiting more than an hour for an ambulance to arrive

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Rural firefighters will attend cardiac arrests in response to ‘Maggie’s Call’

Health Minister Robin Swann made the announcement after receiving a petition with more than 20,000 signatures from the family of Maggie Black.

Belfast Live

Free Covid testing in Northern Ireland: More clarity needed before changing arrangements

He also said he would not act to change working from home guidance ahead of receiving expert advice

The Independent UK

More clarity needed before free Covid testing is reduced: Swann

The minister has returned to Stormont after a period of self-isolation due to Covid.

Belfast Live

Robin Swann issues direct plea to parties to sort out budget to help resolve health crisis

The current strain on hospitals this week led the Northern Trust to declare a "potential major incident" due to severe pressures in the hospital's Emergency Department

The Independent UK

Health minister issues direct plea to parties to sort out budget

Robin Swann said the events of the last week were further evidence of the crisis in the health service in Northern Ireland.

Wales Online

What are the latest Covid rules across the UK?

The regulations in England change again on Thursday

Wales Online

Legal requirement to isolate with Covid-19 comes to an end in England

The Coronavirus rules for all four countries in the UK and how they might affect you

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