Tag Archives: A&E

Alarm bells ring over Southern Trust move to end emergency surgery at Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Unite the union NI

Decision leaves some parts of Northern Ireland 70 minutes from emergency surgery provision – and that in blue light conditions Unite in the community will mobilise to defend access to basic emergency treatment and make it a major issue ahead … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Public Services | Tagged A&E, Albert Hewitt, Daisy Hill, Emergency surgery, Kevin McAdam, Newry, SHSCT, Stormont cuts, Unite community | Leave a comment

HSCT Pre-Consultation document a cynical attempt to secure support to justify Stroke unit closures

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Unite calls for stroke services to be delivered across all acute hospitals with specialist treatments at a few onward treatment centres Stroke services need investment with skilled staff deployed to meet local demand June 13th: Kevin McAdam, Unite Regional Officer … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Public Services | Tagged #HandsOffNHS, A&E, austerity, austerity cuts, Centralisation, Daisy Hill Stroke, HSC, Kevin McAdam, NHS, Northern Ireland, Rationalisation, Stroke Services | Leave a comment

“Hands Off Daisy Hill” Mural to be unveiled in Canal Street, Newry today

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Union call on public to attend Saturday rally Albert Basin, Newry at 11am on Saturday [May 13th] Continued public pressure the only way to guarantee delivery on promises to retain services in Daisy Hill May 12th: Speaking ahead of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Public Services, Unite in the Community | Tagged #HandsOffDaisyHill, #OurLivesMatter, #Unite4DaisyHillA&E, A&E, Albert Hewitt, Community Branch, health, Martin McKeown, Newry | Leave a comment

Southern HSCT must follow-through on commitment to 24-7 Emergency Department Daisy Hill A&E

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Trust u-turn a major victory for people power but campaign must continue and remain vigilant Southern Health Trust must now answer questions about their support for wider health service provision in Daisy Hill May 3rd: Unite Regional Officer Kevin McAdam … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Public Services, Unite in the Community | Tagged #Unite4DaisyHill, A&E, austerity cuts, Craigavon, Daisy Hill, DUP, Kevin McAdam, Martin McKeown, Newry, NI Executive, Sinn Fein, Southern HSCT, Unite in the Community, Unite NI | Leave a comment

Department of Health’s failure to provide sufficient training places underpins crisis in recruitment

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Daisy Hill hospital Emergency Department at risk due to failure to recruit senior staff Closure of Emergency Department will lead to even greater pressures on already overcrowded A&E at Craigavon hospital March 31st: Kevin McAdam, Unite Regional Officer with responsibility … Continue reading →