Nearly 20 per cent of people needing heart surgery in Northern Ireland are facing a delay of more than a year, a report revealed yesterday. A similar figure emerged for children needing surgery, confirming that waiting lists in the North are the worst in the UK. The British government has earmarked an extra £13 million to tackle the problem.
Funds to speed up heart surgery
Nearly 20 per cent of people needing heart surgery in Northern Ireland are facing a delay of more than a year, a report revealed…
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