Sinn Féin Health spokesperson Councillor Sandra Duffy has urged benefits officials to remove barriers faced by women injured by mesh when applying for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Speaking after the party held a ‘constructive … Continue reading Mesh survivors should not face PIP barriers’ -Duffy
Sinn Féin Health spokesperson Councillor Sandra Duffy has said Brexit cannot be allowed to impact on the implementation of EU support measures for working carers. New measures include carers leave arrangements to enable working carers … Continue reading ‘Brexit cannot stand in way of working carer protections’ – Duffy
Welcoming confirmation that full funding for the Galliagh and Shantallow Community Centres has been approved Sinn Féin Ballyarnett Councillors Sandra Duffy and Aileen Mellon commented: “This is a very welcome announcement which means that these … Continue reading Welcome funding for Shantallow and Galliagh Community Centres
The Department of Health must publish the Protect Life 2 Suicide Prevention Strategy and ensure it is adequately funded to help individuals and communities in crisis, Sinn Féin Councillor Sandra Duffy has said. The party’s … Continue reading ‘Suicide strategy must be published and resourced’ – Duffy
Sinn Féin Councillor Sandra Duffy has secured a meeting with the PSNI in Derry on Wednesday to discuss recent anti-community activity across the city in recent weeks. Councillor Duffy said: “There has been an increase … Continue reading Sinn Féin to meet with PSNI over recent anti-community activity
Sinn Féin Health spokesperson Councillor Sandra Duffy has called for screening for Group B Streptococcus to be available for all pregnant women in the north at an appropriate stage during their pregnancy. She said: “The … Continue reading Duffy calls for Group Strep B screening
Sinn Féin Cllr Sandra Duffy has condemned the recent spate of attempted burglaries and car thefts in the Skeoge area of Derry. Cllr Duffy said: “I have been contacted by a number of residents expressing … Continue reading Duffy condemns spate of attempted burglaries and car thefts
Sinn Féin Councillor Sandra Duffy has would urged parents from Culmore and the surrounding area to advise their children to stay away from the old Thornhill school site. She made her comments following a fire at … Continue reading Fire at old Thornhill school site -Duffy
Sinn Féin Councillor Sandra Duffy has expressed concern that a review into the care of deceased neurology patients has not yet started, more than a year after it was announced. The party’s health spokesperson was … Continue reading Concern at neurology review delay’ – Duffy
Sinn Féin Councillor Sandra Duffy has paid tribute to all women injured by mesh and those who continue to fight for recognition, access to appropriate care and change. International Mesh Awareness Day is held during … Continue reading Duffy supports International Mesh Awareness Day
