Dobson welcomes new Trust chief

Ulster Unionist MLA Jo-Anne Dobson has met with the outgoing Chief Executive of the Southern Health and Social Care Trust Mrs Paula Clarke and her interim replacement Mr Kieran Donaghy.
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Jo-Anne Dobson

The meeting covered a range of issues and Mrs Dobson said: “I have had the privilege of working alongside Paula and her team since she took over last year from Mairead McAlinden and wish to commend them for all that they do.

“Paula’s moving on will be a loss to the Trust and local healthcare and I commend her for her dedication and on behalf of the families and patients who I have contacted her as an elected representative, I am truly grateful for the professional way in which she and her team handled each case.

“I wish Paula well and welcome the opportunity to meet with the Trusts new interim Chief Executive Kieran Donaghy who takes over this week.

“We discussed the many challenges which our healthcare system continues to face. We also reviewed a considerable number of specific cases which I have been raising with the Trust on behalf of families who have been in contact with me through my office. I look forward to working with Kieran.”