RE: Closure of Specialist Neurology Beds and the Royal Victoria Hospital

I am a friend and supporter of Brainwaves NI, a local voluntary charity that supports those affected by a brain tumour. We are concerned about the recent closure of beds in the neurology unit at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast. We are concerned that the closures will impact on the unit’s ability to treat those affected by a brain tumour.

There will be a debate on this issue in the Assembly on Monday 29th of November at approximately 4.00pm.

The motion is – Specialist Neurology Beds

Proposed:

“that this Assembly notes with concern the cut in specialist neurological beds at the Royal Victoria Hospital; acknowledges that the Belfast neurology unit is a facility for all of Northern Ireland; and calls on the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to ensure the beds are reinstated so that patients with neurological conditions have equal access to special treatment” - Mr G Robinson, Mr J Wells

I ask that you support this motion to ensure that those affected by a brain tumour are not adversely affected by the bed closures.

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