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MLA Justin McNulty is calling on local people to ensure that their voice continues to be heard on the future of Daisy Hill Hospital. A Consultation on the future of the hospital network throughout the north closes on Friday 28 February.
The Newry and Armagh representative was speaking after attending the Department of Health’s public consultation event for this area in Armagh.
“As the only Newry & Armagh MLA in attendance at the Department of Health’s consultation event, I made it clear that I do not support the proposal to downgrade Daisy Hill to General Hospital status, nor do the people I represent." said Mr McNulty.
“I put forward the case very strongly that designating Daisy Hill as a hospital to cater for people in a geographically isolated area is a totally inappropriate suggestion.
“Daisy Hill is a vital lifeline for people in Newry, South Armagh, and South Down. It serves a vast geographic area with a significant and rapidly growing population. Furthermore, the area served by Daisy Hill experiences some of the worst health indicators in the North, which is why I fundamentally cannot understand, or support, the Department of Health’s moves to diminish the hospital’s footprint."
Mr McNulty concluded "I would strongly encourage everyone in our community to respond to the consultation, and to make your voices heard.”
You can access the consultation at this link: nidirect.gov.uk
