AQW 30534/22-27

Ms Kate Nicholl
Alliance Party
South Belfast

Tabled Date: 08/09/2025
Answered On Date: 23/09/2025
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Health whether he has received the evaluation report in relation to the role of Physician Associates across the health and social care system.

Answer:

I can confirm that my officials have received the draft evaluation report concerning the Physician Associate role across Health and Social Care Trusts. Officials are currently reviewing the report internally, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer and other relevant colleagues, ahead of its finalisation. I expect to receive the completed report shortly for my consideration.