All of Ms Paula Bradshaw’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not flagged, uncertain or not yet analysed.
Food Hypersensitivity That this Assembly accepts the conclusions contained in the Consumer Council’s report on Food Hypersensitivity; and calls on the Minister for the Economy to deliver a ‘food inclusive’ programme by working with local food suppliers, shops and supermarkets to enhance the availability, affordability…
Audiology Waiting Times That this Assembly notes with concern the waiting times for a first audiology appointment across all Health and Social Care Trusts; and calls on the Minister of Health to review the Primary Eyecare Assessment and Referral Service (PEARs) to ascertain whether this approach to service provision…
Neonatal Care Leave and Pay That this Assembly recognises the impact that caring for a premature baby has on a family; and calls on the Minister for the Economy to introduce neonatal care leave and pay.
Baby Loss Memorial Book That this Assembly calls on the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Health, working together, to introduce a memorial book and a commemorative certificate, to give recognition and comfort for people who wish to record pregnancy or baby loss prior to 24 weeks.
Commencement of section 1 of the Organ and Tissue Donation (Deemed Consent) Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 That this Assembly calls for the commencement of section 1 of the Organ and Tissue Donation (Deemed Consent) Act (Northern Ireland) 2022.
Infant Mental Health That this Assembly notes Action 11 of the Mental Health Strategy 2021-2031 around infant mental health; endorses the Association for Infant Mental Health Stronger from the Start Manifesto 2022; supports the enhancement of the Mental Health Strategy to strengthen reference to the importance of…
Recognition and Support for Young Carers in School That this Assembly calls on the Minister of Education to take forward the recommendations from the Action for Children’s Young Carers’ Education Research; and to update the school admission process to identify young carers to allow for the provision of appropriate…
Before I begin, I place on record my deepest sympathies to the family of Stella-Lily McCorkindale. I am sure that they are devastated by her loss this week through strep A infection. I also thank the Public Health Agency, GPs, community pharmacists and school leaders for their swift response to this health emergency.…
£600 Energy Payment That this Assembly expresses deep concern that struggling families and households have not received the £600 payment that many are desperately relying on; calls on the DUP to end its boycott of this Assembly; and supports the immediate appointment of an Executive to provide urgent help for those…
Does the Member agree that it is utterly delusional of the DUP not to realise that its stunt is going to have a long-term impact on the 38,000 children who are languishing on waiting lists for healthcare and intervention?
Appointment of Executive That this Assembly expresses deep concern at the deepening cost of living crisis; is further concerned that the ongoing instability at Westminster has compounded these financial pressures; and supports the urgent convening of an Executive to support our public services and provide urgent help…
To ask the Minister of Health what assessment has been made of the impact a vacancy in the ministerial office post 28 October 2022 will have on departmental (i) decision making; and (ii) spending.
To ask the Minister of Health on what date will people under the age of 22 gain access to the drug Kuvan, which has been approved for use by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence for use against Phenylketonuria and is available elsewhere in the UK.
To ask the Minister of Health for an update on the availability of drugs against Phenylketonuria in people of all ages, given the relatively high prevalence in Northern Ireland.
To ask the Minister of Health what inquiries he has received seeking access to the Northern Ireland Electronic Care Record from hospitals that are currently unable to access it, since the last Assembly Election.
To ask the Minister of Health for his assessment of the risks of not granting appropriate access to the Northern Ireland Electronic Care Record to all hospitals, given the involvement of both private and public facilities in the breaches of standards which led to the Independent Neurology Inquiry.
To ask the Minister of Health (i) whether appropriate access to the Northern Ireland Electronic Care Record will be granted to all hospitals in Northern Ireland, in line with the Independent Neurology Inquiry; and (ii) from what date this access will be granted.
To ask the Minister of Health what support is available for women arriving in Northern Ireland seeking asylum who have experienced domestic violence and sexual abuse in their country of origin and/or on their journey to our country.
To ask the Minister of Health, following the measures set out in the UK Government’s Our Plan for Patients policy paper, to set out what action he will take in Northern Ireland to introduce partial retirement from the 1995 scheme.
To ask the Minister of Health, following the measures set out in the UK Government’s Our Plan for Patients policy paper, to outline what action he will take to correct pension scheme rules regarding inflation, where the difference in Consumer Price Inflation between the previous year and the current year is considered…
To ask the Minister of Health (i) what action his Department is taking to address loss making and inadequate fees for dental treatments such as dentures, fillings and extractions, following evidence provided by BDA; and (ii) for his assessment of dentists having to provide specific treatments at a financial loss.