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Michael McGimpsey condemns hammer attack
South Belfast Ulster Unionist Assembly Member Michael McGimpsey has condemned the hammer attack on a teenager in the Wellington Park Terrace area of South Belfast in the early hours of this morning.
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Date: [10 August 2010]
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McGimpsey condemns planting of hoax bomb in Cadogen Park
South Belfast Ulster Unionist Assembly Member Michael McGimpsey has condemned those who planted the ‘hoax bomb device’ in the Cadogen Park/Lisburn Road area of South Belfast.
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Date: [9 August 2010]
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McGimpsey calls on planners to refuse application to build 58 apartments on Hillsborough Road, Carryduff
South Belfast Ulster Unionist Assembly Member Michael McGimpsey has called upon the planners to reject the proposal to construct 58 apartments on the Hillsborough Road in the Carryduff area of South Belfast.
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Date: [8 August 2010]
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Michael McGimpsey and Bob Stoker welcome Village development
South Belfast Ulster Unionist Assembly Member Michael McGimpsey and Councillor Bobby Stoker have welcomed the resolution of the legal challenge to the re-development of the Village area of South Belfast.
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Date: [23 June 2010]
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Remarkable reduction in C difficile and MRSA figures - McGimpsey
A dramatic fall in the cases of C difficile and MRSA is the result of a major drive to tackle ‘superbugs’, Health Minister Michael McGimpsey said today.
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Date: [23 June 2010]
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McGimpsey gives his commitment to tackling health inequalities
Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey, today gave his commitment to tackling health inequalities.
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Date: [16 June 2010]
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Nurses and midwives are the guardians of care - McGimpsey
A regional strategy for Nursing and Midwifery entitled ‘A Partnership for Care’ was launched today by Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey.
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Date: [16 June 2010]
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Shocking cost of alcohol misuse in Northern Ireland – McGimpsey
The Health Minister said that further action is needed to tackle the alcohol misuse problem that costs Northern Ireland up to £900million per year.
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Date: [15 June 2010]
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McGimpsey invests £1.6million in new Mobile Data System for the Fire Service
Public Safety Minister Michael McGimpsey today launched the new Mobile Data System (MDS) for Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) costing £1.6million.
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Date: [11 June 2010]
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McGimpsey reinforces “zero tolerance” on attacks on staff
Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Police and Public Prosecution Services to ensure the protection of health service staff.
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Date: [10 June 2010]
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Nurses and midwives in pole position to deliver high quality care
Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey, has said that nurses and midwives are in pole position to deliver high quality care to patients.
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Date: [4 June 2010]
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Improved cancer survival rates reflect investment in cancer services - McGimpsey
Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey, has welcomed new research, which shows improved survival for cancer patients, despite the number of cases increasing.
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Date: [2 June 2010]
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New options for maternity unit being considered – McGimpsey
Proposals which include options to bring forward the construction of a new maternity unit for Belfast by up to five years, were announced by Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey today.
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Date: [1 June 2010]
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Michael McGimpsey launches first regional healthcare workers uniform
Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has today launched a new uniform for health and social care workers in Northern Ireland.
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Date: [24 May 2010]
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On target to reach £88million savings in prescribing – McGimpsey
Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey is confident that £88million can be saved in the NI prescribing budget by 2011. The savings are being made through the dispensing of generic rather than branded drugs.
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Date: [17 May 2010]
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Minister launches consultation on dementia services in Northern Ireland
Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey, today launched a public consultation on dementia services in Northern Ireland.
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Date: [17 May 2010]
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Contribution of young carers vital - McGimpsey
Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey, said the value and support provided by young carers in their contribution to health and social care cannot be overstated.
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Date: [17 May 2010]
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Give the gift of life at Balmoral Show - McGimpsey
With over 300 people currently waiting for organ donation in Northern Ireland, the Health Minister has urged people to join the Organ Donor Register.
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Date: [13 May 2010]
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New mobile therapy service for people with dementia
Health Minister Michael McGimpsey today helped launch a revolutionary mobile therapy unit for people diagnosed with dementia.
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Date: [11 May 2010]
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Sunbeds bill will protect young people - McGimpsey
The first stage of a bill aimed at preventing the use of sunbeds by young people under 18 years of age was passed at the Assembly today.
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Date: [11 May 2010]
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McGimpsey condemns armed robbery of South Belfast Off-Licence
The Ulster Unionist Assembly Member for South Belfast, Michael McGimpsey, has condemned the armed robbery on Saturday evening of an off licence on the Lockview Road in the constituency.
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Date: [11 May 2010]
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Michael McGimpsey visits TinyLife
Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has visited premature baby charity, TinyLife, in Carryduff.
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Date: [5 May 2010]
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Michael McGimpsey announces extra funding to develop neuro-physiotherapy services
A £50,000 funding boost for neuro-physiotherapy services will be used to set up a regional network which will work to improve services for patients suffering from conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
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Date: [28 April 2010]
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Bowel Cancer Screening Programme will save lives – McGimpsey
The Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has today launched a new screening programme to detect early warning signs of bowel cancer. read more...
Date: [22 April 2010]
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Michael McGimpsey Welcomes Mephedrone Ban in the UK
The Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey has said that lives will be saved when the drug mephedrone is made illegal throughout the UK from tomorrow, Friday 16 April 2010.
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Date: [15 April 2010]
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Praise for Military Heroes on Armed Forces Day
The work of military health heroes across Northern Ireland should be celebrated as part of Armed Forces Day, Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey said today.
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Date: [27 June 2009]
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New standards promise equal care for heart disease patients across Northern Ireland
Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey has published new standards for the treatment and care of people suffering and at risk from cardiovascular disease.
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Date: [17 June 2009]
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MINISTER MCGIMPSEY CONDEMNS RACIAL ATTACKS
Social Services Minister Michael McGimpsey has called on communities to join together in rejecting and condemning the disgraceful racial attacks in Belfast. read more...
Date: [17 June 2009]
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McGimpsey moves to reassure public following declaration of global pandemic
Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey said that the public should be alert but not alarmed following the decision by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to declare a global pandemic. read more...
Date: [11 June 2009]
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McGimpsey - Committed to services for diabetics
Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey has outlined his commitment to continuing to provide high quality services for diabetes. read more...
Date: [8 June 2009]
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Two more cases of swine flu confirmed in Northern Ireland
Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has said two more cases of swine flu have been confirmed in Northern Ireland. This brings the total number of cases here to six. read more...
Date: [8 June 2009]
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£2million investment to help nurses get back to the bedside
Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey has announced a new £2 million funding package to provide practical support to Ward Sisters in hospitals across Northern Ireland. read more...
Date: [5 June 2009]
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Swine flu daily update
Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has today updated the Northern Ireland Assembly on the current swine flu situation. read more...
Date: [18 May 2009]
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Military health heroes in the limelight
The unsung heroes caring for Britain’s armed forces and veterans are being asked to step into the limelight. read more...
Date: [14 May 2009]
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McGimpsey announces £17million investment in Health Service dentists
Health Minister Michael McGimpsey today announced 38 additional dentists to resolve access difficulties to health service dentistry across Northern Ireland. read more...
Date: [13 May 2009]
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Government committed to tackling domestic violence - McGimpsey and Goggins
The Government is fully committed to tackling the insidious crime that is domestic violence, Health Minister Michael McGimpsey and Policing and Justice Minister Paul Goggins reaffirmed today.
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Keep swine flu leaflets safe - McGimpsey
Over 800,000 leaflets giving the public important information about swine flu will begin dropping through letter-boxes across Northern Ireland today. The leaflets are part of a UK wide public awareness campaign, which includes television, radio and print advertising. read more...
Date: [8 May 2009]
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Michael McGimpsey welcomes the Queen to Altnagelvin Hospital
Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey today welcomed Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh to the official opening of Altnagelvin Hospital’s new £33million South Wing Development.
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McGimpsey warns of impact of further efficiency savings
Health and social care services cannot be expected to deliver further savings without hitting patient services, Health Minister Michael McGimpsey said today.
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MCGIMPSEY DEMANDS PUBLIC INQUIRY ON CITY AIRPORT
South Belfast Ulster Unionist Assembly Member, Michael McGimpsey has called for a public inquiry to be held regarding the planning application for an extension of the runway at Belfast City Airport.
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Date: [25 February 2009]
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Services for sufferers of major trauma to be improved - Michael McGimpsey
Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey has announced plans to improve the care provided to those who suffer major trauma. read more...
Date: [19 February 2009]
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Michael McGimpsey launches new way of assessing older peoples needs
Health Minister Michael McGimpsey today launched a new tool for assessing the health and social care needs of older people in Northern Ireland. read more...
Date: [11 February 2009]
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Vulnerable groups to benefit most from spending plans - Michael McGimpsey
Children, the elderly and those with a mental health problem or learning disability will all benefit from increased investment over the next three years.
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Date: [10 February 2009]
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Northern Ireland patients allowed to pay for additional drugs - McGimpsey
Patients in Northern Ireland are to have the same rights as those in England and Wales to pay privately for drugs not currently approved for use in the health service. read more...
Date: [21 January 2009]
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The Health and Social Care Reform Bill completes its Assembly process
The Assembly has today given its final approval to important health and social care reforms introduced by Health Minister, read more...
Date: [12 January 2009]
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Statement from the Health Minister responding to reports of the ambulance depot closure at Knockbracken
Following reports that the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service was planning to close a depot at Knockbracken Healthcare Park, Health Minister Michael McGimpsey said: “There are no plans to close the ambulance depot at Knockbracken Healthcare Park. Mr Jimmy Spratt is misinformed and is scaremongering. read more...
Date: [13 January 2009]
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Platform Piece by the Minister for Health, Social Services and Public Safety. Michael McGimpsey
As we embark on a new year, we all must face up to the harm that alcohol can have on our individual health and on the health of our society. read more...
Date: [5 January 2009]
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McGimpsey Condemns 'viable device' found in South Belfast
Ulster Unionist MLA Michael McGimpsey has condemned the news that a ‘viable device’ has been found in South Belfast. read more...
Date: [6 October 2008]
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Historic day for Health Service as McGimpsey announces end to prescription charging
Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey has announced his intention to abolish prescriptions charges in Northern Ireland. read more...
Date: [29 September 2008]
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McGimpsey experiences frontline services in action
Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has had first hand experience of the vital work of emergency and frontline healthcare staff.read more...
Date: [26 September 2008]
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Local Soldiers making a difference in Afghanistan
I have recently returned from a visit to Afghanistan where I had the privilege to see at first hand the work of local soldiers and healthcare staff deployed to Helmand Province.read more...
Date: [23 September 2008]
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McGimpsey seeks urgent meeting with planners regarding proposal to build apartments in Lucerne Parade
South Belfast Ulster Unionist Assembly Member, Michael McGimpsey is seeking an urgent meeting with planners regarding the proposal to build six apartments in Lucerne Parade in Stranmillis. read more...
Date: [23 May 2008]
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McGimpsey Introduces Free Car-Parking for Patients and Visitors
Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey is to introduce free car-parking across Northern Ireland hospitals for very ill patients and their families. read more...
Date: [21 May 2008]
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Seperate City Centre Police Unit May be a Possibility
The possibility of creating a new PSNI command unit dedicated to target Belfast City Centre may now finally become reality ensuring the best possible policing option for the city and South Belfast residents overall. read more...
Date: [16 May 2008]
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Tremendous achievement on performance targets
Health Minister Michael McGimpsey said that staff across the health and social care service should be proud of their efforts to meet tough performance targets. read more...
Date: [15 April 2008]
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McGimpsey seeks urgent meeting with senior police
South Belfast Ulster Unionist Assembly Member Michael Michael McGimpsey is seeking an urgent meeting with senior police officers following a number of serious assaults in the city read more...
Date: [15 April 2008]
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NEW SATELLITE RADIOTHERAPY CENTRE FOR ALTNAGELVIN
Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey today announced that a new satellite radiotherapy centre will be established at Altnagelvin Hospital read more...
Date: [15 April 2008]
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