Renewed calls for new Altnagelvin A&E with Robinson saying overcrowding means it can ‘resemble a chaotic army field hospital’

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00:00One such investment I would really welcome is a new ED for Elton and Galvin. In 1985,

00:05our health service was in a different place. 1985 was when Elton and Galvin ED was instructed.

00:11It was added to in 2001 to allow for a 50-seat waiting area. It is well documented that this

00:16A&E is lacking in space with overcrowding not only affecting the patient's waiting,

00:21but also adversely affecting hard-working staff. Just picture yourself trying to provide skilled

00:27healthcare in an environment that can resemble a chaotic army field hospital. I suppose that

00:32can be replicated right across our province.