AQW 7854/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Health
To ask the Minister of Health for his assessment of the impact the new Minor Injuries Unit at the Ulster Hospital has had on waiting times in the Emergency Department.
Asked by Connie Egan MLA on 29 February 2024
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Tabled
- 29 February 2024
- Answer due by
- 15 March 2024
- Answered
- 26 March 202426 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Health
- Priority question
- No
Answer
Since opening in September 2023, the Minor Injury Unit in the Ulster has seen over 10,000 patients, with only 5 complaints.
The Trust has had 9 formally logged compliments and the patient experience surveys have delivered excellent feedback, from those who have used the service, with over 97% recommending it.
As part of the consultation process, the Trust will be engaging in a formal assessment of the changes to its Minor Injury Service.