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AQW 14320/17-22 Written question to the Minister of Health

To ask the Minister of Health whether agency staff working for the Health Service will receive a £500 recognition payment.

Asked by Stewart Dickson MLA on 9 February 2021

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
9 February 2021
Answer due by
24 February 2021
Answered
24 February 202115 days after tabling
Department
Department of Health
Priority question
No

Answer

I have directed that Agency workers on longer term placements, covering vacant posts, be eligible for the HSC Recognition payment. My Officials are finalising the details of the mechanisms for payment.

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