The health service is in trouble and needs help, warns the head of the department of health. BBCSpotlightNI
Mr May said the previous Health Minister Robin Swann had increased funding for social care, which had some benefit, but there was currently no scope for a further boost.
Spotlight witnessed first-hand the overcrowding in Craigavon's emergency department, speaking with patients facing long waits for care and staff under intense pressure from the overcrowding. Mr May acknowledged the "passion and commitment" of staff and their frustration at being unable to deliver the level of service they would like.
NI Fiscal Council member Maureen O'Reilly said: "It leaves us in a very difficult position because we've had higher spending per head, and yet our health outcomes have actually been worse.Mr May agreed the outlook for the health service was grim with demand continuing to outweigh capacity.
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