AQW 17197/17-22

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 13/04/2021
Answered On Date: 15/04/2021
Priority Written: Yes

Question:
To ask the Minister of Health for an update on the £500 COVID-19 recognition payment for Health and Social Care Trust staff, including when staff are likely to receive the payment.

Answer:

An FAQ on the special recognition payment, which includes eligibility criteria, has been published on my Department’s website and is available at the following link;

https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/news/hsc-staff-recognition-payment-faqs

My Department is currently finalising the scheme and will make payment as soon as possible.