News that the State Government had grouped health services into Local Health Service Networks was met with distrust and derision from members of the opposition parties, but our local health provider, Dhelkaya Health, responded positively. The government announced on Friday 10 January that the networks, formed in geographic regions after consultation with health services, would help improve cooperation between local services and ensure patients had access to medical care close to home, while improving the management and navigation of waiting lists.

Accusing the government of making changes to the detriment of the community