Thomas Gould
Ceist:490. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the status of the reopening of SouthDoc Blackpool. [29265/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 1 July 2021
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Freagraí scríofa
Following ongoing discussions between the HSE and the Board of SouthDoc, the Board of SouthDoc have advised the HSE of the following update in relation to the provision of services at the SouthDoc Blackpool treatment centre.
From September 6, 2021 Blackpool related calls will be processed through the Blackpool treatment centre where they will be clinically assessed by an onsite doctor. The type and nature of treatment will be decided in the normal way based on the clinical needs of each patient. Until this change comes into effect, the model of service delivery will remain as it currently stands with patients being seen on a scheduled appointment basis in Blackpool.
The HSE has welcomed this restoration of service and the provision of an onsite doctor. The Board of SouthDoc will continue to monitor the demand for the service and should there be an increase in the patients accessing the service they may review the model of service delivery to ensure the appropriate service is available.