The Health Minister has revealed plans to recruit two new specialist nurses at Altnagelvin Hospital to help people with diabetes.
As with most areas, Derry has seen a huge increase in the number of diabetes cases in recent years.
In response to a question at the Northern Ireland Assembly, Health Minister Edwin Poots said he would be doing something to address the situation.
“Currently, there are two full-time Diabetic Nurse Specialists within the Emergency Care & Medicine Division at Altnagelvin Hospital.
“At this stage, plans are being progressed to establish two further part-time Diabetic Nurse Specialists at Altnagelvin Hospital.”
However, the Minister did not indicate when the new nurses would start work.
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