Trust thanks Star readers for supporting Lagan Valley Hospital

Hundreds of copies of the petition were presented to the Director of Hospital Services Seamus McGoran at the LVH.

Amazing

Some people had got signatures on the petition at clubs where they were members.

Shops put out copies and some people even went round their neighbours to seek support in an amazing display of the strength of feeling over the issue.

The petition was launched earlier this year, following the overnight closure of the Lagan Valley A&E department, to give people a chance to register their support for a return 24/7 access to the Lagan Valley Hospital.

And readers were quick to support the campaign as the Star office was inundated with petitions.

Accepting the petition on behalf of the Trust, Mr McGoran thanked those who had signed.

“I would like to thank the people of Lisburn for letting us know how important their local hospital is to them,” said Mr McGoran.

“Lagan Valley is also very important to us and we are working with GP colleagues to explore options to keep the front doors of the hospital open throughout the day.

Appreciates

“The Trust really appreciates the contributions made by our users and I can assure you that we will be doing all that we can to maintain accessible and local services to the people of Lisburn,” he concluded.

Don’t worry if you have not yet sent your completed petition to the Star.

We will make sure that all petitions are forwarded to the Trust so there is still time to make your voice heard.

Send all completed petitions to Ulster Star, 12A Bow Street, Lisburn, BT28 1BN.