The Coole Report: views sought on healthcare concerns ahead of Health Minister's appearance on podcast
Residents of the Newtownabbey area have been invited to share their healthcare concerns ahead of Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt’s appearance on a locally-produced podcast.
The Minister will be a guest on The Coole Report – which examines local stories and issues, from health and housing to education and the cost of living crisis - on Thursday, November 13.
The podcast was created by Newtownabbey Cultural and Arts Network (NACN), based at The Diamond in Rathcoole.
Dee Crooks, Project Manager at NACN said: “Across Northern Ireland, patients are facing unprecedented challenges, long waiting times for GP appointments, delayed cancer screenings, children stuck on waiting lists for autism assessments, and record-breaking queues in our A&E departments. The Coole Report is turning the spotlight on these critical issues.”
The Minister’s invitation to appear on the show offers local people an opportunity to share stories, concerns, and experiences about accessing healthcare in the area.
Questions can still be submitted online through the NACN Facebook page or by emailing [email protected].
A National Lottery Community-funded organisation, NACN provides young people with alternative opportunities within the creative industries – one of the fastest growing industries in the world.
The group aims to give young people access to industry-standard equipment, as well as providing them with the mentoring and support that they need within their chosen industry.
Among the facilities at the centre is a podcast suite, where The Coole Report is produced; studio and rehearsal space; a DJ booth; a game development suite, and a workshop area.
Recent guests on The Coole Report included Ballymena-based community worker, Demi Laverty, and North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett.