@shirleyannemcm @mmcshane95 @allianceparty That's why reform is necessary: the system isn't working. The only way off some surgical waiting lists is red flag or blue light, which isn't just not ideal, but actually increases risk to patients.
Bengoa reforms, properly funded and implemented, are the best way forward. 1/2
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@shirleyannemcm @mmcshane95 @allianceparty We also need to invest in driving down waiting lists at the same time: again, specialist centres have a key role to play in that.
My point is that those of us who live near current centres need to accept that specialist centres may be further away: if we don't, we risk service >
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@shirleyannemcm @mmcshane95 @allianceparty > collapse, and that almost always disadvantages rural communties and the west disproportionately.
On @bbctheview, I also made the point that @Translink_NI, community transport and @deptinfra must be engaged in reform planning to ensure connectivity to service hubs.
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