Written question asked by Roy Beggs (Ulster Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 23 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 April 2005. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Basildon (Labour) on Tuesday, 5 April 2005 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what the reason was for the closure of the Intensive Care Unit at Tyrone County Hospital; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Beggs: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what the reason was for the closure of the Intensive Care Unit at Tyrone County hospital; and if he will make a statement. [224171] Angela Smith: The decision to close temporarily the critical care unit at Tyrone County hospital during the weekend of 12 and 13 March was taken as a result of staff shortages. The unit was reopened for patients requiring high dependency care on Monday 14 March. Sperrin Lakeland Trust is currently undertaking a risk assessment that will include consideration of arrangements for the longer-term provision of critical care services.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 432 c1425-6W;432 c1421-2W; 224171
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Closures Intensive care Sperrin Lakeland Health and Social Services Trust Tyrone County Hospital
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk