AQW 53263/11-16

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 22/01/2016
Answered On Date: 21/03/2016
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety for an update on piloting the Atrial Fibrillation Local Enhanced Service in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust Area.

Answer:

The UK National Screening Committee recommend that screening for AF should not be offered.

The Trust is currently considering ways of meeting the Stroke Commissioning Specification with regard to identification and management of AF without contravening the advice of the UK National Screening Committee. It is a hoped that a proposal will be submitted for consideration before the end of the 15/16 financial year.