Upcoming NI Hospital Reconfiguration Framework Events

Members of the public are being encouraged to attend events as part of the hospital reconfiguration framework consultation.

The consultation, Hospitals – Creating a Network for Better Outcomes, aims to address a number of areas including the need for hospital reconfiguration, how hospitals can work together for better outcomes, where services are and how people can get the services they need in a sustainable way.

The open invitation was made by the Department of Health, with the next public meeting set to take place in the Western Health and Social Care Trust area, in Omagh, County Tyrone, on Wednesday, January 15.

The dates and locations of all upcoming meetings are:

• Western Trust: Silverbirch Hotel, 5 Gortin Rd, Omagh, Co Tyrone, BT79 7DH, on Wednesday, January 15 from 7-9pm.

• Belfast Trust: Ramada by Wyndham Hotel, Talbot Street, Belfast, BT1 2LD, on Tuesday, January 21 from 7-9pm. • Northern Trust: Tullyglass Hotel, 178 Galgorm Road, Ballymena, BT42 1HJ, on Wednesday, February 5 from 7-9pm.

• Southern Trust: Armagh City Hotel, 2 Friary Road, Armagh, BT60 4FR, on Tuesday, February 18 from 7-9pm.

• Open to All: Online, on Tuesday, February 11 from 7-9pm.

The meetings will provide information about the proposals, answer questions from the public and encourage participation in the consultation process.

Details on how to register for each of the public events can be found here.

The consultation deadline has now been extended until February 28.

View the consultation details and complete the questionnaire online or share your views via email at rebuildinghsc.services@health-ni.gov.uk