Public consultation on reshaping NI stroke and breast assessment care

The Department of Health is holding public engagement events on proposals to re-shape stroke and breast assessment care.

The events cover health trust areas across N Ireland and are part of public consultation processes which run until July 19.

Under the breast assessment proposals, services would be consolidated on three hospital sites. The plans to consolidate breast assessment services reflect recommendations from a Project Board involving clinicians from across the Health and Social Care system.

Breast screening services are not being changed, while a separate, clinically led review of breast treatment services will be launched in the coming weeks.

The reshaping stroke proposals involve a new network of Hyperacute stroke units, ensuring patients have access to the best possible care in regional centres of excellence.

Department of Health Permanent Secretary Richard Pengelly said: “These events will allow us to set out the case for change in stroke and breast assessment care.

“Patients and the public will have the opportunity to discuss the services directly with Department and give their views on our proposals.

“We have made clear that if anyone has better evidence-based proposals on ensuring reliable quality care across the province, then we want to hear from them.”

Reshaping Breast Assessment Care public engagement events:

10 June - Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey

12 June - Strangford Arms Hotel, Newtownards

13 June - Silverbirch Hotel, Omagh

24 June - Craigavon Civic Centre

25 June - Riddell Hall, Belfast

Reshaping Stroke Care public engagement events

17 June - Riddell Hall, Belfast

18 June - Downpatrick Race Course, Downpatrick

19 June - Killyhelvin Hotel, Enniskillen

1 July - Lodge Hotel, Coleraine

2 July - Canal Court Hotel, Newry