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‘We Can’t Let that Happen’: Daisy Hill Campaign Group Claims Last Birth at Hospital Will Be November 24
The Trust says consultant shortages could force a temporary transfer, while campaigners warn a 12,000-signature petition and a recent emergency show the service is needed.
A Newry hospital campaign group has claimed a date for the last baby born in the city’s hospital has been confirmed to staff. A packed hotel room was also told of the need to save the lifesaving maternity service after a Co Down woman and her baby were saved, just last week. The Daisy Hill SOS spokesperson, Eddie Curtis, made the claims during a public meeting, on Thursday, at the launch of the Newry People’s Forum, when he urged for up to 30,00…