No plans to close mental health ward

A WARD for patients with long standing mental health concerns in the Waterside Hospital is not under threat of closure, the Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has promised.
By The Newsroom
Published 22nd Apr 2010, 11:51 BST

Ward 3 in Waterside Hospital provides 18 continuing care beds for people with mentla health problems.

The Minister was asked through a question tabled at the Stormont Assembly if the ward was set to close and what impact closure would have on patients and staff. He replied that there are currently no plans to close Ward 3.

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He added: "In line with the Bamford Review, older people with mental health needs will undergo comprehensive assessments to assess how best to meet their needs. Ward 3 will provide new interim accommodation for Elderly Mentally Infirm and Functional Mentally Infirm assessment wards."