The conclusion of the Report sent to the then Minister Snelling on June 30th. 2017
(The Full Report is available on request)

"It is crucial to plan for the future. The services and activity at Wallaroo Hospital and the Community Health services will be placed under increased pressure, driven by;

Ø  Population growth in our area;

Ø  An ageing population;

Ø  Increased visitation to our area;

Ø  The apparent centralisation of services, such as increased surgical activity coming from cessation of services at Yorketown Hospital; and

Ø  The widespread mental health issues within rural communities.

We have here not raised minor issues and concerns but rather matters that we and our community regard as significant and of substance. 

We acknowledge that the publicity and raising at HAC level of community concerns that have been raised have been noted and addressed to some extent. 

We are aware that the District Council of the Copper Coast has also recently met with the Minister with their concerns about the local health services and we endorse their concerns.

The NYP HAC submits this summary of community concerns and feedback to the attention and consideration of the Minister of Health."