AQW 38431/11-15 Written question to the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety whether his Department has funded the opening of beds in community hospitals in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust for the services of Multiple Sclerosis patients, since 1 November 2014.

Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 7 November 2014

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Tabled
7 November 2014
Answer due by
24 November 2014
Answered
28 November 201421 days after tabling
Department
Department of Health
Priority question
No

Answer

It is the Northern Health and Social Care Trust which is responsible for services in its area and their funding.

Those who require MS respite continue to have access to a range of respite options including a hospital bed if indicated.

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