Barbara Daly, Fianna Fail local election candidate for the Birr/Ferbane Electoral Area. Healthcare boundary changes will impact services in FerbaneBarbara Daly, a Fianna Fáil Local Election Candidate for the Birr/Ferbane Area has expressed serious concerns about recent healthcare boundary changes for access to Primary Care and Community Healthcare services in the Ferbane area, and says it will have a detrimental impact. While it is understood that the changes are designed to improve quality, safety and effectiveness of care, she said elderly and vulnerable service users "are shocked by the lack of consultation and adequate notification of the changes." "This calls into question the quality, safety and effectiveness of any care that can be delivered to the people of Ferbane who are impacted by the changes" she said. Ms. Daly has drawn the attention of both Councillors Eamon Dooley and Peter Ormond to the concerns of residents, and they are seeking clarity from the HSE.

Source: Irish Independent October 14, 2023 04:09 UTC