Debate contribution: Altnagelvin Area Hospital: Emergency Department

Debate contribution by Mrs Julie Middleton on 2 June 2026.

MLA: Mrs Julie Middleton
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 2 June 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Altnagelvin Area Hospital: Emergency Department
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5584221

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Thank you, Minister, for your time in answering today's question as well as for the work that you have undertaken on the Altnagelvin project thus far. Patients who are facing a mental health crisis have to walk through the emergency room. It is often — more than often — incredibly busy. For example, last night, a pregnant lady had to sleep on the floor, which is not ideal and certainly not what any of us wants. If and when funding is sourced, will that situation be mitigated?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 3645/22-27.

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