AQW 18033/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Health
To ask the Minister of Health for an update on the implementation of the GP referral pathway for asylum seekers.
Asked by Kate Nicholl MLA on 12 November 2024
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 12 November 2024
- Answer due by
- 27 November 2024
- Answered
- 19 November 20247 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Health
- Priority question
- No
Answer
The Department, supported by the Business Services Organisation and Health and Social Care Trusts, has piloted a managed pathway to GP registration for people seeking asylum as close to the point of entry to Northern Ireland as possible. The pilot scheme started on 1 August 2024. A review of the scheme is ongoing and is intended to complete by the end January 2025.