Sinn Féin Councillor Sandra Duffy has called for cystic fibrosis drug Orkambi to be made available in the north of Ireland. The local Health spokesperson said: “Orkambi and other drugs for the treatment of cystic … Continue reading Make Orkambi available in the north – Duffy
Sinn Féin Councillor Sandra Duffy has welcomed the unanimous backing of her motion at this evening’s council meeting raising awareness of domestic violence in the city and region. Speaking following the passing of the motion, … Continue reading ‘Unanimous support for motion regarding Domestic Violence Awareness is welcome’ – Duffy
Speaking after the announcement that the Royal College of Nursing is to begin balloting its members on industrial action, Sinn Féin Health spokesperson Councillor Sandra Duffy said: “Sinn Féin supports the right of nurses and … Continue reading Health workers are ‘overstretched’ amid staff shortages -Duffy
Sinn Féin Councillor Sandra Duffy has urged people suffering from mental health issues to speak out because help is available. The partys local health spokesperson was speaking as a number of events took place to … Continue reading ‘Don’t suffer in silence’- Duffy
Sinn Féin Health spokesperson Councillor Sandra Duffy has called for greater awareness of the impact of Endometriosis on women’s health. She said; “Endometriosis effects as many as one in ten women of childbearing age. “The … Continue reading Endometriosis care needs greater awareness and timely access to services -Duffy
Sinn Féin Councillor Sandra Duffy, speaking after a meeting of Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Environment and Regeneration has welcomed the addition of protecting the native Black Bees to the Green Infrastructure Action Plan … Continue reading Importance of protecting the native Black Bees -Duffy
Commenting on the installation of a new bus shelter on the Culmore Road Sinn Féin Councillor Sandra Duffy said “I have been liaising with the Council, Translink and Transport NI regarding the need for additional … Continue reading Duffy welcomes provision of new Culmore bus shelter
Following Sinn Féin representatives meeting with the Chief Executive of Community Pharmacy NI (CPNI), Councillor Sandra Duffy has criticised the Department of Health for the inadequate response to the ongoing crisis in the community pharmacy … Continue reading ‘Urgent action need to tackle workforce shortages and funding pressures’ -Duffy
Sinn Féin group leader on Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Sandra Duffy is to bring a motion before the monthly meeting of the local council to light up council buildings in yellow and black … Continue reading Light up Council buildings in support of Border Communities Against Brexit
Sinn Féin Councillor Sandra Duffy has welcomed the publication of the Protect Life 2 suicide prevention strategy and called for its full implementation. The local health spokesperson said: “I welcome today’s publication of the Protect … Continue reading ‘Publication of Protect Life 2 a first step in tackling suicide’ –Duffy
