14th February 2024
Belfast Trust is hosting two workshops on the implementation of the planned closure of Muckamore Abbey Hospital draft Equality Impact Assessment.
Belfast Trust encourages as many people as possible to respond and have their voices heard in this public consultation process before the consultation closes on 1st March 2024.
Belfast Trust is responsible for leading on the implementation of the planned closure of Muckamore Abbey Hospital in June 2024, following the decision made by the Department of Health. The draft Equality Impact Assessment provides the context and rationale for resettlement to improve the lives of people with a learning disability, affording them the same rights as everyone else in Northern Ireland.
The scope of the impact of this Equality Impact Assessment is related to potential impact on the following groups of people in terms of equality, good relations and human rights:
- Current Hospital inpatients and their families and carers
- Potential future Belfast Trust patients and their families and carers
- Belfast Trust staff
The Equality Impact Assessment paper outlines what the future service model is to support these individuals to live full and meaningful lives in the community.
The upcoming workshop details are listed below:
| Online Session Date: Monday 19 February 2024 Time: 2.30pm-4.00pm (Meeting link will be sent after registration) |
In-person session Venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 17 Milltown Rd, Belfast BT8 7XP Date: Wednesday 21 February 2024 Time: 6.00pm-7.30pm |
Register to attend a workshop by completing the form
Belfast Trust encourages as many people as possible to respond and have their voices heard in this public consultation process. The consultation ends on 1st March and you can access the Equality Impact Assessment document on Citizen Space.
We very much welcome your feedback and hope you can join a workshop.