Swann urges community to complete AgeNI hospital travelling survey

Mr Robin Swann, the North Antrim Ulster Unionist MLA and a UUP Chairman of the Stormont Public Accounts Committee, has called on as many constituents as possible to give their views on travelling to hospital appointments following the launch of a survey by the organization, AgeNI.
By The Newsroom
Published 30th Jul 2016, 13:33 BST
Updated 30th Jul 2016, 14:39 BST
MLA Robin SwannMLA Robin Swann
MLA Robin Swann

Assemblyman Swann, who is also UUP Chief Whip and North Antrim UUP Chairman, issued his appeal following concerns from constituents.

Mr Swann said: “I am currently dealing with a number of constituents with concerns accessing hospital appointments after Translink withdrew the stops at Antrim and Causeway Hospitals on the 218 and 219 Express services.

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“I have had two very positive meetings with Translink in regard to providing solutions and it will soon be issuing a new timetable for updated hospital services.

“I also welcome Translink’s inclusion and joint working with Northern Community Transport as a solution to one elderly constituent’s specific needs.

“If anyone requires assistance completing the online survey my office will be willing to help, contact 02825659595,” said Assemblyman Swann.

The Northern Ireland Pensioners Parliament has launched a survey seeking views from older people on their experiences of travelling to hospital appointments in Northern Ireland.

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Earlier this year, Age Sector Platform held 11 local Pensioners Parliaments across the province and concerns regarding this issue were quite prominent at many of the events. Now the charity wants to know more, and this survey is a way for you to provide your views.

The survey seeks to gauge: how easy travelling to hospital appointments is for you; your awareness of existing transport schemes; your ability to travel to hospital by public transport or community transport; how expensive travelling to hospital appointments is for you.

The survey should take five to 10 minutes to complete, and responses should be submitted by Sunday 14th August. Just click on the link below to access the survey: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/2892526/e87061e24369

More including a statement from Translink in this week’s Times.

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