MP contacts UK Emergency Medicine boss amid Daisy Hill ED uncertainty

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Monday, 10 April 2017 09:29

By Iveren McCallion

South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has contacted the UK Emergency Medicine chief.

It follows the threat of short-term closure of Daisy Hill's Emergency Department.

The Southern Trust says it's because they're struggling to recruit senior permanent staff.

The announcement has caused anxiety in the community, with MLAs saying the vital service must be maintained.

Medical Director at the Trust, Doctor Richard Wright, says The Trust "is committed" to keeping Daisy Hill's A&E open.

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