Debate contribution: ‘The State of Emergency Medicine in Northern Ireland’ Report
Debate contribution by Mr Mike Nesbitt on .
- MLA
- Mr Mike Nesbitt
- Party at the time
- Ulster Unionist Party
- Date
- 5 May 2026
- Type
- Debate contribution (made as a minister)
- Business
- Oral Answers to Questions
- Heading
- ‘The State of Emergency Medicine in Northern Ireland’ Report
- Assembly identifier
- Official Report component 5524628
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Text
I do recognise the significant challenges that EDs face, and I am acutely aware that the current level of use of non-designated clinical spaces, or corridor care, is too high and has to be reduced. I accept that it is reflective of the current pressures on the wider health system. The impact on patients and staff in that environment is not acceptable to me as a routine matter, nor, I believe, is it sustainable. Therefore, work is already ongoing that will address that, subject to resources as always. For example, there is the diverting of patients to more appropriate pathways, more timely discharge, an increased focus on self-care and the utilisation of pharmacy support and GP services. We are doing all that we can to try to address those unacceptable pressures.
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