Debate contribution: Emergency General Surgery: South West Acute Hospital

Debate contribution by Mrs Deborah Erskine on 5 May 2026.

MLA: Mrs Deborah Erskine
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 5 May 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Emergency General Surgery: South West Acute Hospital
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5524694

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That process has gone quiet. No vision is coming forward from the Department or the trust, and I believe that the clock is ultimately being wound down on decision-making on emergency general surgery. I have heard from campaigners who tell me that the Western Trust is prepared to develop a business case to restore emergency general surgery at the South West Acute Hospital. Any decision, however, on the restoration or suspension of emergency surgery at the SWAH ultimately falls to you, Minister.
If a business case falls on your desk —

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 2302/22-27.

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