Minister announces £500 recognition payment for NI health workers

A nurse disinfects work surfaces at the Mater Hospital Covid-19 recovery ward in Belfast (PA)

A special recognition payment of £500 (€566) has been announced for Northern Ireland’s health staff.

Health Minister Robin Swann said it will be paid to all health and social care workers including doctors, nurses, care home workers, domiciliary care workers, administrative staff and estates teams.