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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Iris Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party). It was answered by Shaun Woodward (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 June 2005 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Grand Committee.


Orthopaedic Centres

Question
What plans he has to introduce orthopaedic centres at hospitals outside Belfast.
Answer

The developing better services strategy announced by a previous Health Minister in February 2003 recognised the fact that, with the continuing trend towards an aging population, the need for appropriate fracture services was increasingly important. The DBS strategy therefore confirmed the role of Musgrave Park hospital as a regional orthopaedic centre whose services will continue to be enhanced. Plans are under way to provide in-patient fracture services at Craigavon area hospital and Antrim area hospital.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
NIGC c3 
7309 
Session
2005-06
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons Grand Committees
Subjects
Hospitals Northern Ireland Orthopaedics