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AQW 22599/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Health

To ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 21075/22-27, when the £13 million investment announced in October 2024 to deliver additional short break provision for young people will be delivered.

Asked by Nick Mathison MLA on 14 February 2025

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Tabled
14 February 2025
Answer due by
3 March 2025
Answered
3 March 202517 days after tabling
Department
Department of Health
Priority question
No

Answer

Funding of £1.377m has been allocated in year between the HSC Trusts which was allocated in January 2025. The Department is currently working alongside the Trusts to finalise business cases for 25/26 whereupon the £13.1m will be allocated.

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