AQW 35330/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Health

To ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 26399/22-27, to detail how his Department engages with (i) Northern Ireland Electricity; and (ii) British Oxygen Company, to ensure fair reimbursement for patients.

Asked by Connie Egan MLA on 12 November 2025

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Tabled
12 November 2025
Answer due by
27 November 2025
Answered
27 November 202515 days after tabling
Department
Department of Health
Priority question
No

Answer

There is no direct engagement between my Department and Northern Ireland Electricity. My Department manages the procured oxygen service, currently provided by BOC (British Oxygen Company) Homecare Service. As part of this service, BOC reimburses each patient fully for the electricity used by their home oxygen concentrator on a regular basis.

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