UNISON invites Health Minister to Coleraine public meeting on future of emergency general surgery at Causeway Hospital

A health union is organising a public meeting in Coleraine to discuss the future of emergency general surgery at Causeway Hospital.

UNISON says it has written to the Minister of Health Mike Nesbitt requesting a meeting to discuss the future of emergency general surgery at Causeway, following the removal of consultant-led maternity birthing services.

UNISON have organised a public meeting on Thursday 13th August 2026 at 7.30pm in Coleraine Town Hall.

placeholder image — UNISON have organised a public meeting on Thursday 13th August 2026 at 7.30pm in Coleraine Town Hall.

A public meeting will be held on Thursday, August 13, at 7.30pm in Coleraine Town Hall. The Health Minister and all local elected representatives will be invited to attend.

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."