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McGimpsey acknowledges work of Bryson Charitable Group

Wednesday, 21 January 2009

Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey today acknowledged the work carried out by Bryson Charitable Group.

Formerly Bryson House, the organisation has provided social care and support to the people of Belfast and the surrounding areas over the past 100 years.

Speaking during a visit to the Spectrum Centre on the Shankill Road in Belfast, the Minister said: “My Department is very aware of the valuable contribution made by the voluntary sector to the health and well being of the people of Northern Ireland.

“Indeed, the name of Bryson has become synonymous with the health and well-being of the people of Belfast and surrounding areas for the past 100 years.

“The Health and Social Care system will always be in the lead in the complex, integrated services that are required around the hospital/community interface. But the wider independent sector can play an increased role in the delivery of continuing care.

“The voluntary and community sector is particularly well placed at local level to deliver the flexible and responsive services we need to enable people to live as independently as possible for as long as possible, and Bryson has placed itself at the forefront in the provision of these services.”

Notes to Editors:

  1. Bryson Charitable Group, formerly known as Bryson House, is an independent charity situated in Belfast city centre. The charity has been at the forefront of social care for over 100 years and continues to provide social care in partnership with both the Belfast and South Eastern Social care trusts.
  2. Demographic Changes' funding of £7million/£18million/£35million, will be earmarked to Boards on a capitation basis to deal with the demographic changes and the resulting increasing demand for community care.
  3. Boards and Trusts should ensure that by March 2009, 45% of people in care management have their assessed care needs met in domiciliary setting.
  4. Media enquiries to DHSSPS Press Office on 028 9052 0074, or out of hours contact the Duty Press Officer via pager number 076 9971 5440 and your call will be returned.