90% positive feedback on community health survey

A recent patient satisfaction survey carried out by the Department of Health has revealed over 90% of respondents are satisfied with community health services and staff.

In October of last year 1,100 surveys were distributed to patients.

Among the services coming under scrutiny were community nursing, family planning, dental and prison healthcare.

The survey has also showed the department areas for improvement with respondents looking for increased services, a more efficient use of IT and a review of parking facilities.