Politicians invited to tour hospital

Politicians have been invited to speak to hospital staff and patients firsthand in a bid to make the health service more transparent.

So far six have joined in on a patient safety walk at Noble’s Hospital at the invitation of the Health Minister David Anderson.

It follows months of criticism directed at the health service after concerns were raised about the safety of patients.

MLC Dudley Butt is a political member for the Department of Health – he says it’s a good opportunity for members to see safety procedures for themselves: