Petition to save Newry hospital maternity unit gains 10,000 signatures

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 12:49 · Archive

A petition to keep Daisy Hill Hospital's maternity unit open has gathered almost 10,000 signatures.

A petition calling for the maternity unit at Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry to remain open has attracted almost 10,000 signatures. Supporters say the petition demonstrates public concern about the issue and gives local people a voice in decisions about their hospital.

A public meeting held in support of keeping the unit open drew standing room only crowds, according to local representatives. They report that expectant mothers fear having to travel to Craigavon to deliver their babies, and that hospital staff were upset to learn of the proposed service transfer through media reports rather than through official channels.

How it is being reported

• Nicola Grant Workers Party Representative for Newry and Armagh said l last night I was proud to attend a public meeting to support the demands of the people of Newry and surrounding areas to keep Daisy Hill Maternity Unit open.News Letter · 2 Oct, 11:52
• Daisy Hill petition gains almost 10k signatures to save maternity at Newry hospitalBelfast Live · 1 Oct, 16:33

In this story: Daisy Hill Hospital · Newry · Craigavon · Nicola Grant · Workers Party

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