AQW 3535/10 Written question to the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to outline the reasons for the rejection of the proposal to close Windsor House.

Asked by Naomi Long MLA on 10 December 2009

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Tabled
10 December 2009
Answer due by
30 December 2009
Answered
30 December 200920 days after tabling
Department
Department of Health
Priority question
No

Answer

The Belfast Health and Social Care Trust’s Board did approve the proposal to close Windsor House, however, it took the view that the unit should not close until building commenced on the new inpatient unit. Consultation on the proposed location for the new inpatient unit is currently underway.

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