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Emergency Surgery Removal Sparks 'Domino Effect' Fears
15 Aug
Summary
- Campaigners warn removing emergency surgery will trigger service withdrawals.
- Over 200 gathered to protest the proposed move to Antrim Area Hospital.
- Aontú deputy leader states professionals won't invest without on-site emergency surgery.
Campaigners have issued a stark warning that removing emergency general surgery (EGS) from Causeway Hospital will initiate a 'domino effect,' leading to the withdrawal of additional vital services. Over 200 concerned individuals convened at Coleraine Town Hall to voice their opposition to the health minister, urging a halt to the proposed transfer of EGS to Antrim Area Hospital.
Gemma Brolly, representing the SoS Causeway Hospital group and serving as deputy leader of Aontú, asserted that the significant turnout demonstrates the depth of public feeling. She articulated fears that the proposed move, while framed as creating a diagnostic and elective surgery hub, will ultimately deter professional investment due to the absence of on-site emergency surgical capabilities. The campaigners are resolute in their determination to continue their fight and demand that authorities heed their concerns.
