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Asked by Kate

AQW 7820/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Health

To ask the Minister of Health what support he can provide to Sólás in South Belfast to ensure the continued provision of therapeutic counselling services.

Asked by Kate Nicholl MLA on 29 February 2024

  • Answered
  • Written
  • After due date
Tabled
29 February 2024
Answer due by
15 March 2024
Answered
19 March 202419 days after tabling
Department
Department of Health
Priority question
No

Answer

The Public Health Agency (PHA) currently have a contract with SOLAS to deliver the EMBRACE Home Support Programme to address information and practical support gaps experienced by parents of children with autism or disability.

This programme reduces isolation leading to improvements in mental health and wellbeing of families.

The PHA have advised that SOLAS do not provide therapeutic counselling services. A full range of services they do provide is listed on their website at https://www.solasbt7.com/education-programmes

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