Northern Executive urged to do more for elderly

Campaigners marched on Stormont today demanding the Executive abides by promises to provide free nursing care for the elderly.

Mon, 10 Dec, 2001 - 17:21

Campaigners marched on Stormont today demanding the Executive abides by promises to provide free nursing care for the elderly.

As Deputy First Minister Mark Durkan outlined plans to provide more support for senior citizens, the Right to Care lobby group insisted they did not go far enough.

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