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WHSCT EGS Consultation Update
17 July 2025

Trust Board members agreed today to pause and reconsider our consultation approach

We fully respect the Minister’s request this week to take cognisance of the feedback to date around the content, scheduling and timescales of the consultation process

The Trust supported by the DoH remains fully committed to the long term development and vision for SWAH. The Trust would highlight that the South West Acute Hospital continues to be a successful acute hospital, providing high quality care with a Consultant-led Emergency Department

It is important for the public to note that the temporary transfer of emergency general surgery to Altnagelvin Hospital continues to be in place.

In conclusion, the Board does wish to apologise for the uncertainly that has been created for the public as a result of these events and clearly our commitment is to address these issues and through a revised process of consultation and engagement.