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Posted inHealth, Local News, NSW Politics

Calls to split Hunter New England health district gain traction

blankby Tom PleveyMarch 25, 2025March 24, 2025

Calls to split the Hunter New England Local Health District up have been made for some time, but now a new bill has been put to reverse the merger and it’s gaining wide support.

Posted inHealth, Tamworth

Patient flow concierge staff to ease pressure on Tamworth Hospital ED

blankby New England Times News DeskMarch 1, 2025March 3, 2025

Tamworth Hospital is set to benefit from the appointment of dedicated patient flow concierge staff, aimed at improving access to care and reducing waiting times in the Emergency Department (ED).

Posted inFederal Politics, Health, NSW Politics, Wee Waa

Welcome to Wee Waa, don’t get sick

blankby RK CrosbyFebruary 25, 2025March 3, 2025

Wee Waa has become the latest focal point in the region’s ongoing struggle for decent health services, with a shortage of nurses blamed for reduce operations at the small local hospital.

Posted inArmidale, Barraba, Grants and funding, Health, Moree

Splash of cash for housing and upgrades in the New England health sector

blankby New England Times News DeskFebruary 20, 2025

The NSW Government is investing $250,000 to upgrade key health worker accommodation at Barraba Multipurpose Service.

Posted inHealth, Inverell

Restructure of Hunter New England Health to benefit smaller communities

blankby RK CrosbyJuly 5, 2024

Hunter New England Local Health District has confirmed a restructure of their internal operations that will hopefully improve operational performance

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