Debate contribution: Health and Social Care: Identification of Abuse

Debate contribution by Mr Stephen Dunne on 5 May 2026.

MLA: Mr Stephen Dunne
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 5 May 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Health and Social Care: Identification of Abuse
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5524716

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I thank the Minister for his answer. Will the Minister commit to introducing new safeguarding triggers or flagging systems in A&E departments and across GP settings to ensure that no patient who presents repeatedly with injuries ever again falls through the cracks?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 2304/22-27.

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