Monthly Archives: December 2018

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The health service in Northern Ireland is unable to cope with the rising demand for care, the audit office said (Dominic Lipinski/PA). December 17 2018 The health service in Northern Ireland is unable to cope with the rising demand for care, the audit office said. Too many patients endured “unacceptably long” waiting times for treatment, the public spending watchdog reported. The five main health trusts which deliver services have run up a deficit of £18 million over the last decade. Comptroller and auditor general Kieran Donnelly said reform was urgently required. He declared: “It is clear from the results of my audit work that the health and social care system, as currently configured, is simply unable to cope with the demands being placed on it. “Consequently, far too many patients endured unacceptably long waiting times for treatment. “My report makes the urgency of the reform agenda clear and emphasises the need … Continue reading →

East Antrim Ulster Unionist MLA Roy Beggs has condemned the brutal attack that occurred late last night (Sunday) in the Woodvale area of Larne. In a statement, Mr. Beggs said: “I strongly condemn this barbaric and brutal attack which I understand has left the victim with life-changing injuries. “In a democratic society, we should rely on the police and the justice system, and with this in mind, I would urge the community to contact the PSNI on 101, quoting reference 1577 16/09/18 if they can help with investigations. You can also pass on information through the anonymous Crimestoppers contact number 0800 783 0137.” Parliamentary reports show first speaker only – follow this lnk for the full transcription. Articles may come from parliamentary reports, various public news feeds and Google News Search. Content is republished here for context. Copyright is respected and remains with the original author at all times. Original … Continue reading →

The health service in Northern Ireland is unable to cope with the rising demand for care, the audit office said. Too many patients endured “unacceptably long” waiting times for treatment, the public spending watchdog reported. The five main health trusts which deliver services have run up a deficit of £18 million over the last decade. Comptroller and auditor general Kieran Donnelly said reform was urgently required. He declared: “It is clear from the results of my audit work that the health and social care system, as currently configured, is simply unable to cope with the demands being placed on it. “Consequently, far too many patients endured unacceptably long waiting times for treatment. “My report makes the urgency of the reform agenda clear and emphasises the need for long-term financial planning in the health sector.” Health service bosses recognise the need for reforming how care is delivered and have ordered further reviews … Continue reading →