The Western Trust is open to engaging with further providers in order to increase the number of care home beds locally, according to Health Minister Robin Swann, who was asked about capacity by Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson. Mr. Swann advised that as of last September 31 nursing homes and 36 residential care homes provided 2079 care home beds in the Western Trust and that the majority of these beds were provided by the independent sector. Last year the Western Trust took steps to increase its bed... Read this story
