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Northern Ireland could have been better prepared for pandemic, inquiry told

By Jonathan McCambridge, Reporter19th July 2023News Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland could have been better prepared to deal with the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, a barrister for the Department of Health has said. However, Neasa Murnaghan KC also

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

By Rebecca Black, Reporter10th July 2023News Northern Ireland

Brexit preparations took staff away from pandemic planning, Northern Ireland’s chief medical officer has said. Sir Michael McBride said the work of the Department of Health was also impacted by

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

By Rebecca Black, Reporter6th July 2023News Northern Ireland

Years of neglect of Northern Ireland’s health service hindered its ability to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, the region’s former health minister has said. Robin Swann served as the Stormont

Northern Ireland healthcare workers pause strike action after talks announced

By Claudia Savage, Reporter31st March 2023News Northern Ireland

Unions have said they will pause further strike action by healthcare workers after securing a meeting with Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris over pay. Mr Heaton-Harris and the Department of

Covid inquiry should look at ‘perilous state’ of NI health service pre-pandemic

By David Young, Reporter29th March 2023News Northern Ireland

Many of those who died in the Covid-19 pandemic in Northern Ireland were ultimately victims of the dire state of the region’s health service prior to the pandemic, the chair

Sunak hails ‘decisive breakthrough’ on post-Brexit rules for Northern Ireland

By Sam Blewett, David Hughes, Sophie Wingate, Dominic McGrath and Nina Lloyd, Reporters27th February 2023News Northern Ireland

Rishi Sunak has said his “decisive breakthrough” on post-Brexit rules will remove trade barriers for Northern Ireland and give the UK a “veto” on EU law as he seeks the

Thousands of health workers to strike in Northern Ireland on Thursday

By Rebecca Black, Reporter25th January 2023News Northern Ireland

Thousands of health workers in Northern Ireland are to take to the picket lines in a row over pay and conditions. Paramedics will be among the workers taking part in

Health and social care workers in Northern Ireland to join strike action for better pay

By Gráinne Ní Aodha and David Young, Reporters10th January 2023News Northern Ireland

Health and social care workers in Northern Ireland are to join a 24-hour strike planned for later this month in a bid for better pay. Trade union Unite said that

‘Significant increase’ in Covid-19 infections in Northern Ireland

By Rebecca Black, Reporter6th January 2023News Northern Ireland

There has been a “significant increase” in Covid-19 infections in Northern Ireland over the last month, the Department of Health has said. On January 5, there were 374 patients in

Hundreds of appointments hit as nurses take to picket lines in Northern Ireland

By Rebecca Black, Reporter20th December 2022News Northern Ireland

Hundreds of appointments and services have been hit as nurses take to the picket lines across Northern Ireland for the second time in a week. Health trusts across the region

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Northern Ireland could have been better prepared for pandemic, inquiry told

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

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

Northern Ireland healthcare workers pause strike action after talks announced

Covid inquiry should look at ‘perilous state’ of NI health service pre-pandemic

Sunak hails ‘decisive breakthrough’ on post-Brexit rules for Northern Ireland

Thousands of health workers to strike in Northern Ireland on Thursday

Health and social care workers in Northern Ireland to join strike action for better pay

‘Significant increase’ in Covid-19 infections in Northern Ireland

Hundreds of appointments hit as nurses take to picket lines in Northern Ireland

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

Minister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders

Warning of ‘stark failure’ in social care after children placed in caravan and Airbnb

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Tag: News Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland could have been better prepared for pandemic, inquiry told

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

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

Northern Ireland healthcare workers pause strike action after talks announced

Covid inquiry should look at ‘perilous state’ of NI health service pre-pandemic

Sunak hails ‘decisive breakthrough’ on post-Brexit rules for Northern Ireland

Thousands of health workers to strike in Northern Ireland on Thursday

Health and social care workers in Northern Ireland to join strike action for better pay

‘Significant increase’ in Covid-19 infections in Northern Ireland

Hundreds of appointments hit as nurses take to picket lines in Northern Ireland