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  • Public consultation events on reshaping stroke and breast assessment care

    Date published: 3 June 2019

    The Department is holding public engagement events on proposals to re-shape stroke and breast assessment care.

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    The events cover health trust areas across Northern Ireland and are part of public consultation processes which run until July 19.

    Under the breast assessment proposals, services would be consolidated on three hospital sites. The plans to consolidate breast assessment services reflect recommendations from a Project Board involving clinicians from across the Health and Social Care system.

    Breast screening services are not being changed, while a separate, clinically led review of breast treatment services will be launched in the coming weeks.

    The reshaping stroke proposals involve a new network of Hyperacute stroke units, ensuring patients have access to the best possible care in regional centres of excellence.

    Department of Health Permanent Secretary Richard Pengelly said: “These events will allow us to set out the case for change in stroke and breast assessment care.

    “Patients and the public will have the opportunity to discuss the services directly with Department and give their views on our proposals.

    “We have made clear that if anyone has better evidence-based proposals on ensuring reliable quality care across the province, then we want to hear from them.”

    If you plan to attend one of these events it would be helpful if you could register online at links below, however registration is not a requirement.

    All the events have a 7pm starting time

    Reshaping Breast Assessment Care public engagement events

    10th June - Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey

    12th June - Strangford Arms Hotel, Newtownards

    13th June - Silverbirch Hotel, Omagh

    24th June - Craigavon Civic Centre

    25th June - Riddell Hall, Belfast

    Registration - Book online

    Reshaping Stroke Care public engagement events

    17th June - Riddell Hall, Belfast

    18th June - Downpatrick Race Course, Downpatrick

    19th June - Killyhelvin Hotel, Enniskillen

    1st July - Lodge Hotel, Coleraine

    2nd July - Canal Court Hotel, Newry

    Registration - Book online

    Notes to editors:

    1. Reshaping Stroke Care Consultation - Closing date 19 July 2019 at 17:00

    2. Reshaping Breast Assessment Services Consultation - Closing date 19 July 2019 at 17:00

    3. For media enquiries please contact the Department of Health Press Office on 028 9052 0074 or email pressoffice@health-ni.gov.uk. For out of hours please contact the Duty Press Officer on 028 9037 8110 and your call will be returned. Follow us on twitter @healthdpt

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