AQW 4954/17-22

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 17/06/2020
Answered On Date: 26/06/2020
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Health to outline his plans to resume day opportunities for adults with learning disabilities across all Health and Social Care Trusts following the response to COVID-19.

Answer:

Detailed planning is underway for the resumption of services, including day opportunities, for people with learning disabilities. Service recovery will take place in a phased and regionally consistent manner, informed by a range of factors including COVID-19 transmission levels and guidance on infection prevention. Engagement with providers and families across all Trusts on this issue is continuing.