AQW 17197/17-22 Written question to the Minister of Health

To ask the Minister of Health for an update on the £500 COVID-19 recognition payment for Health and Social Care Trust staff, including when staff are likely to receive the payment.

Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 13 April 2021

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Tabled
13 April 2021
Answer due by
16 April 2021
Answered
15 April 20212 days after tabling
Department
Department of Health
Priority question
Yes

Answer

An FAQ on the special recognition payment, which includes eligibility criteria, has been published on my Department’s website and is available at the following link;

https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/news/hsc-staff-recognition-payment-faqs

My Department is currently finalising the scheme and will make payment as soon as possible.

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