Covid-19 statistics should be wake-up call to the complacent
Speaking at today’s press conference in Parliament Buildings, Health Minister Robin Swann said: “This is another deeply distressing day for all of us in Northern Ireland.
Executive Daily Update: Initiatives to deal with Coronavirus (16 April 2020)
Northern Ireland Executive ministers and their officials have over the past 24 hours been involved in a number of initiatives and critical decisions relating to the Coronavirus emergency.
Minister Hargey to strengthen protections for private renters
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey MLA is to introduce legislation in the Assembly to extend the notice to quit period a landlord must give a tenant to 12 weeks.
Young Carers Shopping e-card
Dundee Carers Centre has developed an electronic shopping card for young carers who have responsibilities for shopping and/or picking up medication for family members. The card entitles young carers to access supermarkets and pharmacies during protected times.
The launch, the first of its kind for young carers in Scotland, has already attracted interested from other carer organisations, with some hoping to create their own versions.
So far, we have issued 20 e-cards to young carers and continue to take referrals.
If you are a young carer and have a responsibility for shopping and/or collecting medication on behalf of someone you care for, please contact Dundee Carers Centre on 200422 or email centre@dundeecarerscentre.org.uk.
Volunteer drivers to deliver medicines during Covid-19
Health Minister Robin Swann welcomes a new volunteer-led service delivering medicines to patients during the current pandemic.