Northern Ireland's health service struggling to cope, Minister admits

Northern Ireland's Health Minister has appealed to the public to support and work with staff as they deal with this 'unprecedented and deeply frustrating situation.'

Northern Ireland’s health service is under “unprecedented pressures” and struggling to cope, Robin Swann has said.

The Health Minister warned the system as a whole is struggling to cope with current levels of demand for care, leaving hospital emergency departments, GP services and the ambulance service under particular strain.