Public service union UNISON calls Coleraine meeting to discuss future of emergency general surgery at Causeway Hospital

UNISON have organised a public meeting on Thursday, August 13 at 7.30pm in Coleraine Town Hall to discuss the future of emergency general surgery at Causeway Hospital.

The union says the meeting is being called following the removal of consultant-led maternity services from Coleraine to Antrim Area Hospital.

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt MLA and local representatives have been invited to attend the meeting to hear the views of the public.

James Large, UNISON Regional Organiser, said: "The people of the Causeway Coast deserve to have their voices heard before any further acute services are lost.

"Whilst a listening event took place in Coleraine, this was some time ago now.

"We are inviting the Minister and every local elected representative to come and listen directly to the community, patients and staff about why emergency surgery at Causeway Hospital must be protected."