Members' Statements – in the Northern Ireland Assembly at 10:45 am on 24 September 2024.
Robbie Butler
UUP
10:45,
24 September 2024
Many times, when we come to the Chamber, we talk about negative stories, negative impacts on people's lives and the difficulties that pertain for most people in even accessing services, but there are examples of really good practice. I bring to Members' attention that, yesterday, Dr Chris Hall of Hillsborough Medical Practice in Lagan Valley won the GP of the Year award, and Aghalee Surgery won the Surgery of the Year award. Front-line workers, such as GPs and surgery staff, provide a vital service in all of our communities. All too often, they receive letters from some of us about pressures that people face, but that is to neglect the overwhelming hard work of most of our front-line staff, such as Dr Hall and the staff at Aghalee GP surgery. I take the opportunity, on behalf of the House, to congratulate them on their awards, and I congratulate all who perform heroically on our front line.