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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Robin swann - The Untold Story

Decisions taken during Covid pandemic still weigh heavily on me, says Swann

Stormont’s former health minister was giving evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

Evening Standard

No blanket do-not-resuscitate order during Covid, Swann tells inquiry

Mr Swann told the UK Covid-19 Inquiry that he believed it would have been ‘unethical and unnecessary’ to deploy the orders based on age or disability.

The Independent UK

Covid had more impact on health services in NI, Swann tells inquiry

Robin Swann was Stormont’s health minister during the pandemic.

The Independent UK

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Swann says he did not provide sufficient direction at start of pandemic

Robin Swann told the UK Covid-19 Inquiry that the threat of the pandemic became ‘real’ to him when modelling figures on cases were produced.

Evening Standard

‘No surprise’ briefing for minister sparse on pandemic plan detail, probe told

Richard Pengelly is a former permanent secretary at the Department of Health.

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland Brexit preparation took staff away from pandemic planning, Inquiry told

"I think there is absolutely no doubt that the absence of ministers did have a significant impact on our ability to develop new policy"

Belfast Live

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

Sir Michael McBride made his comments as he was giving evidence to the UK Covid Inquiry.

The Independent UK

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NI chief scientific adviser received ‘no requests for advice’ before pandemic

Professor Ian Young’s evidence was discussed at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry on Thursday.

The Independent UK

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

The former Stormont health minister was the first politician from Northern Ireland to give evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

The Independent UK

Dáithí's Law: Family 'taking the fight to London' as Stormont fails to progress organ donation law

After Stormont's failure to act, focus will turn to Westminster

Belfast Live

Daithi to undergo heart operation after inspiring overhaul of NI organ donation law

His family has tirelessly campaigned for the legislation on organ donation to be changed to an opt-out system

Belfast Live

Adoption and social care legislation in Northern Ireland stalled due to Stormont's collapse

They are the latest bills confirmed to be facing delays after it emerged legislation on organ donation has been stalled

Belfast Live

Stormont caretaker ministers spent £435m which accounting officials refused to endorse

It emerges amid warnings of a multi-million-pound "black hole" in Stormont's finances as the UK government moves to set a budget

Belfast Live

Belfast Council calls for better abortion services, singling out Northern Trust

Trust states Covid had impact on service, and promises further work on its website

Belfast Live

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The Independent UK

Health workers in Northern Ireland ‘let down by politics’ – Swann

The Health Minister, who leaves his post at midnight, expressed frustration he is leaving the department with no budget and a projected overspend.

Belfast Live

Western Trust planning for possible loss of emergency surgery services at SWAH

The board of the local health trust held a special meeting on Monday of this week to discuss the plans

Belfast Live

Health Minister announces regional mental health service for Northern Ireland

'When I took up the Health portfolio, I was clear that mental health would be one of my top priorities.'

The Guardian - UK

Three dead in explosion at Irish petrol station

Up to 30 people hurt, with some airlifted from scene in Creeslough in Donegal, while search for survivors continues

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No "quick fix" for recurring Northern Ireland hospital pressures, Minister says

Health chiefs urge people eligible for Covid and flu vaccines to come forward

Belfast Live

Stormont Covid-19 powers to be extended by further six months in Northern Ireland

DUP Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots said his party's ministers will be writing to Mr Swann to oppose the planned extension

Belfast Live

Expressions of interest received from new GPs to take over Co Down surgeries

It was announced last month that the current GP partners will hand back their contract to health bosses early next year

Belfast Live

Health Minister Robin Swann congratulates leadership support programme for care home managers in NI

Professor Assumpta Ryan, who lives in Enniskillen, praised the 'vital' role care home managers and staff play

Belfast Live

Fermanagh stitchers who made thousands of scrubs during the pandemic praised

The talented group of 150 stitchers presented two patchwork quilts to healthcare staff at the South West Acute Hospital this week

The Independent UK

Health service should not pay the price for political failure, Swann warns

The health minister told Stormont colleagues he intends to overspend by potentially £400 million this year in order to maintain services.

The Independent UK

NI health minister warns of £400m overspend needed to deliver effective services

Stormont is currently without a properly functioning executive.

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