The report says patients may have to travel further for certain types of care but would be seen faster
With the region still experiencing the worst health waiting lists in the UK, the report says Northern Ireland must act. It does not provide details on budgets and the precise costs of implementing the recommendations, but says “in some cases reconfiguration will require additional money to deliver”. The report says Northern Ireland’s 13 local hospitals are important hubs for community and social care services, with many having “developed niche roles that have made them more resilient”.The framework says it is important to avoid duplicating services and competing for resources among the 13 hospitals.
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