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Newry MLA meets Trust about Carrickore and Oaklands Short Break services

SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty has met with representatives of the Southern Health and Social Care Trust to discuss Short Break services at Carrickore in Newry and Oaklands in Armagh.

Speaking after the meeting to Newry Times, McNulty explained, “Over the last number of years I have been working closely with families of service users at Carrickore in Newry and Oaklands in Armagh.

 

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“There has been a number of challenges and disruptions to the service at the facilities as the service sought to meet the demand from a range of service users.

“Thankfully the service has stabilised and this is in no small measure down to the strong relationship that has been built up with the carers support groups in both facilities.

“Notwithstanding that both services have had difficulties in recruiting staff, a problem faced across the health sector, however, I know the Trust is making every effort to boost the staffing complement on an ongoing basis,” he continued.

 

 

“I did use the opportunity during our meeting to press for a regional facility for the most complex cases. These young people and their families deserve a high-quality short-break / respite service locally.

“It is totally unacceptable that some of these families have to use facilities in Kildare and Scotland. I have raised this issue with the Permanent Secretary on a number of occasions and have been advised that a policy direction in relation to this area of work is awaiting Ministerial approval.

 

 

“The services provided at both Oaklands and Carrickore are invaluable to the families who use and rely on those services. Families find it very difficult and frustrating if their scheduled care is cancelled and I hope this will only happen on an exceptional basis.

McNulty added, “I want to commend the staff in both facilities who provide wonderful care for users. I’ve had the pleasure of visiting them and will continue to work with them and the support groups in the time ahead.”

 

 

 

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