Hospital reconfiguration framework – public events
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The Department of Health is inviting people to attend a series of public events as part of the consultation on the hospital reconfiguration framework.
The consultation, “Hospitals – Creating a Network for Better Outcomes”, was launched on 2 October and sets out the key principles to underpin service reorganisation.
The aim of the consultation is 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.
Following last month’s public meeting in Newtownards, the next public meeting will take place in the Western Health and Social Care Trust area, in Omagh, on Wednesday 15 January.
The dates and locations of all upcoming meetings are outlined in the following table:
Event: Western Trust
Location: Silverbirch Hotel, 5 Gortin Road, Omagh, Co Tyrone, BT79 7DH
Date: Wed 15 Jan 7-9pm
Event: Belfast Trust
Location: Ramada by Wyndham Hotel, Talbot Street, Belfast, BT1 2LD
Date: Tues 21 Jan 7-9pm
Event: Northern Trust
Location: Tullyglass Hotel, 178 Galgorm Road, Ballymena, BT42 1HJ
Date: Wed 5 Feb 7-9pm
Event: Southern Trust
Location: Armagh City Hotel, 2 Friary Road, Armagh, BT60 4FR
Date: Tues 18 Feb 7-9pm
Event: Open to All
Location: Online
Date: Tues 11 Feb 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 at the following link:
The consultation deadline has now been extended until 28 February 2025.
Please view the consultation details and complete the questionnaire online at https://consultations2.nidirect.gov.uk/doh-1/hospitals-creating-a-network-for-better-outcomes/(external link opens in a new window / tab) or share your views via email at rebuildinghsc.services@health-ni.gov.uk
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