AQW 22081/17-22 Written question to the Minister of Health
To ask the Minister of Health what plans are in place to ensure long-term and full-time provision of GP services in Glenarm and Carnlough.
Asked by Stewart Dickson MLA on 9 September 2021
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Tabled
- 9 September 2021
- Answer due by
- 24 September 2021
- Answered
- 17 November 202169 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Health
- Priority question
- No
Answer
General Medical Services (GMS) in Glenarm and Carnlough are provided by Glens of Antrim Medical Practice with one Practice in Larne providing GMS services to Glenarm village also. Currently the Glens of Antrim Medical Practice provides 9 sessions of GMS cover in Carnlough. I understand there has been ongoing engagement between the Health and Social Care Board (HSCB) and the Practice regarding the continuation of care for patients in the area. Service provision in these areas continues to be a contractual matter between the HSCB and the Practice.