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Roy Beggs MLA has reacted  angrily to Sammy Wilson MP,MLA who, only a few days before the announcement of the closure of Whiteabbey  Minor injury, was arguing that the Health Service could cope with further savings. Roy Beggs MLA said “As someone who has personally relied on Whiteabbey Minor Injury unit on a number of occasions, I am aware of the high quality of service that is provided on a timely basis.  Without Whiteabbey treating many local patients, waiting times at Antrim, the Mater and the Royal Emergency Departments can be expected to grow further.   My constituents from Carrickfergus, Larne and Newtownabbey will all be adversely effected by this decision to end the Whiteabbey Minor Injury service solely because of budget pressures. Sammy Wilson should hang his head in shame for his repeated underfunding of our NHS when he set the previous budget 2011 – 2015.  Even this week on … Continue reading →