Peel set to get healthcare 'hub'

Tuesday, 9 February 2016 at 00:00

Peel is in line for a new healthcare 'hub' to serve its growing population:

That's the area's MHK who's been lobbying for the Department of Health and Social Care to provide a more comprehensive service there.

The latest phase of the Slieau Whallian View development is providing homes for another 144 families.

Ray Harmer says resident figures have doubled in recent years and everyone needs to be catered for:

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