FG’s FairCare plans can change A&E

FG’s FairCare plans can change A&E as new HSE report shows trolley pain persists – Reilly

I am pleased to announce Fine Gael Health Spokesperson, Dr James Reilly TD,  reacted to the latest HSE performance report saying that the Fine Gael party’s FairCare policy would make a real difference to A&E by radically reducing  trolley waits.

“You can’t keep following the same old policies and expect things to change.  The latest HSE report has a sadly familiar ring to it.  I have been persistently highlighting the problem with delayed discharges and so-called bed blockers for months and today’s numbers just confirm what I have been saying.  The need for more long stay beds, rehabilitation and convalescence support is obvious.  The really frustrating thing is that there are beds which could be contracted immediately if the will was there.This could dramatically improve the situation overnight.

“Long term, Fine Gael’s FairCare plan is the way forward.  By investing in primary care, slashing waiting lists using a special Service Delivery Unit, ending long trolley waits and reforming the way hospitals are paid so that the money follows the patient, we can radically transform our health service.  Once this important groundwork has been done we’ll bring in Universal Health Insurance with free GP care for all.  I believe FairCare is the right vision for our health service and I am determined to put it into action.”