McGrath: Health Trusts Need Supported

SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA has emphasised the need to support health tusts.

He had called for an urgent ministerial intervention and for a departmental assessment to determine the reasons behind the current vacancies in two of the five trust CEO positions.

Commenting Colin McGrath MLA said, “Our trusts are facing unprecedented pressure, and the demands placed upon them are substantial.

“We have been informed that the CEO of the Southern Trust has departed, and the leadership position in the Belfast Trust is currently being filled on an interim basis.

“This lack of stability during a period of immense strain on our health service is concerning. I urge the department to take immediate steps to provide assistance and to investigate the underlying causes of this situation.

‘”It is evident that our health service is grappling with significant challenges, and our Executive must prioritise the transformation of our health system to better serve patients. However adding the instability of vacant positions at such a critical time will undoubtedly make the pressures worse on an already strained service.”

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