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22/03/2019
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SDLP Welcome Announcement Of Day Surgery Hubs
The SDLP has welcomed the Department of Health's announcement to progress plans for day surgery hubs to reduce hospital waiting lists.
Elective care centres for general surgery, endoscopy, urology, gynaecology, orthopaedics and paediatrics will be rolled out in the scheme which will open to public consultation later this year.
SDLP Health spokesperson Mark H Durkan commented: "In a time when waiting lists are getting longer and health services are struggling to cope with growing demand, these new centres will increase productivity and reduce waiting times for many patients.
"As these new centres move to specialise in specific areas through an elective care pathway in line with the Bengoa report, other locations will be free to provide the best treatment in other specific areas, should it be orthopaedics or dermatology for example.
"Whilst these new changes mean that patients may have to travel further to receive treatment, it will nonetheless significantly reduce waiting times and allow for specialists to move through waiting lists at a much faster pace."
Major Belfast Route To Close For Resurfacing
A major route in Belfast is set to close for resurfacing works starting next week.
The £320,000 scheme will take place on Malone Road, from Cadogan Park to Broomhill Close.
Work will begin tomorrow, 23 March, with overnight road closures coming into effect from Monday 25 until Saturday 30 March between the hours of 10pm and 6am.
Further road closures will also be required between 6am and 8pm on Sunday 31 March and again on Saturday 06 April and Sunday 07 April to complete the project.
Diversionary routes will be clearly signposted.
Police Appeal After Co Tyrone Shop Targeted In Burglary
Police are investigating a burglary at a shop in County Tyrone.
The Supervalu on the Dungannon Road, Coalisland, was targeted at around 3.30am this morning, Friday 22 March.
Anyone with information is urged to contact officers on non-emergency line 101 quoting reference number CC169 of 22/03/2019.
(JG/CM)
The SDLP has welcomed the Department of Health's announcement to progress plans for day surgery hubs to reduce hospital waiting lists.
Elective care centres for general surgery, endoscopy, urology, gynaecology, orthopaedics and paediatrics will be rolled out in the scheme which will open to public consultation later this year.
SDLP Health spokesperson Mark H Durkan commented: "In a time when waiting lists are getting longer and health services are struggling to cope with growing demand, these new centres will increase productivity and reduce waiting times for many patients.
"As these new centres move to specialise in specific areas through an elective care pathway in line with the Bengoa report, other locations will be free to provide the best treatment in other specific areas, should it be orthopaedics or dermatology for example.
"Whilst these new changes mean that patients may have to travel further to receive treatment, it will nonetheless significantly reduce waiting times and allow for specialists to move through waiting lists at a much faster pace."
Major Belfast Route To Close For Resurfacing
A major route in Belfast is set to close for resurfacing works starting next week.
The £320,000 scheme will take place on Malone Road, from Cadogan Park to Broomhill Close.
Work will begin tomorrow, 23 March, with overnight road closures coming into effect from Monday 25 until Saturday 30 March between the hours of 10pm and 6am.
Further road closures will also be required between 6am and 8pm on Sunday 31 March and again on Saturday 06 April and Sunday 07 April to complete the project.
Diversionary routes will be clearly signposted.
Police Appeal After Co Tyrone Shop Targeted In Burglary
Police are investigating a burglary at a shop in County Tyrone.
The Supervalu on the Dungannon Road, Coalisland, was targeted at around 3.30am this morning, Friday 22 March.
Anyone with information is urged to contact officers on non-emergency line 101 quoting reference number CC169 of 22/03/2019.
(JG/CM)
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