To ask the Minister of Health what steps he has taken to implement the recommendations of the Bengoa report since taking office; and when he will provide a full report on the progress of implementation.

Since taking office I have committed to supporting the Transformation agenda, with work ongoing across my Department and the wider HSC on a range of key Transformation projects, including the introduction of Multidisciplinary Teams in Primary Care, and the establishment of prototype Elective Care Centres. I am also currently considering the findings of recent public consultations on Stroke and Breast Assessment Services.

A Year 1, and a Year 2 Transformation progress report has been published. These reports can be found at: https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/articles/progressreportintroduction. It is expected that a further progress report will be published later this year.

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