Amid political pressure, health services are facing major changes, including the consolidation of maternity services at Antrim Area Hospital and the potential relocation of EGS.
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Updated Aug 19
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What happened
Amid political pressure, health services are facing major changes, including the consolidation of maternity services at Antrim Area Hospital and the potential relocation of EGS.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The Western Health and Social Care Trust removed emergency surgery from the local area, requiring patients to travel to Derry for care.Sub-event
- Hospital services are being planned and locations considered during a major service reconfiguration in Antrim and Ballycastle.Sub-event
Antrim Area Hospital maternity services consolidated; EGS moved from Coleraine to Derry.1 source
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The entities involved
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Antrim Area Hospital
healthcare organization in Antrim, United Kingdom
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EGS
software for simulating radiation therapy sources
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Jon Burrows
Northern Ireland politician
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Mike Nesbitt
Northern Irish broadcaster and politician
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