Covid-19: Health trusts in appeal to off-duty staff

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Health trusts in appeal to off-duty staff

In a later tweet, Belfast Trust thanked those who had come forward but reissued an appeal for off-duty registered nurses.

Health Minister Robin Swann tweeted to say the trust did not make such requests of its staff "easily".Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew said the call for off-duty staff to come into work "is very concerning" "The health minister must act to ensure safe staffing levels in all hospitals and that all staff are supported.Health Minister Robin Swann said the trust did not make such requests of its staff "easily"

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and the party's health spokesperson Pam Cameron said increasing pressure on the health service demonstrated the need for young people to ensure they take up the offer of Covid vaccination. In a joint statement, they said the number of people hospitalised with Covid-19 would have an impact on other health services."Young people have been hugely affected by the impact of Covid restrictions but can now play a significant role in moving forward out of the pandemic.

 

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