Friday 5 September 2008

Sinn Féin will lobby against Mater downgrading


Commenting on the proposals to ‘downgrade’ services at the Mater Hospital, North Belfast Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín said any decision should be based on need.
"We are going to be lobbying very strongly on this issue,” said Carál.
“A&E should be retained within the Mater as well as mental health and maternity services.
“All the deprivation indicators, show North Belfast ranks at the top, and one of those categories is health. I would encourage everyone to take part in the consultation because there are huge equality issues at stake here.”

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