IMPACT ON SERVICES
Due to insufficient senior
consultant cover at Daisy Hill and
to immediately protect patient
safety, all acute stroke patients
are now being diverted to
Craigavon Area Hospital (from 31
May). Arrangements will be in
place for any stroke patients who
arrive at the ED.
Since March, due to continued
difficulty in securing essential
specialty doctor cover for the
High Dependency Unit at Daisy
Hill and to enhance safety, a
small number of the sickest
patients are now being referred
earlier for intensive care support
and treatment at Craigavon.
Paediatrics, Obstetrics and
Gynaecology, Mental Health and
Disability services continue to
operate as usual and we continue
to develop our plans to build on
elective surgical activity.