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| More than 700 nurses jobs 'to go' | More than 700 nurses jobs 'to go' |
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| More than 700 nursing posts are under threat as part of wider plans to cut almost 2,500 health service jobs over the next three years. | More than 700 nursing posts are under threat as part of wider plans to cut almost 2,500 health service jobs over the next three years. |
| Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has said he wants to make savings of £344m in line with Stormont efficiency plans. | |
| The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) said it was "deeply concerned that patient care will suffer". | The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) said it was "deeply concerned that patient care will suffer". |
| Mr McGimpsey said in many cases people could be cared for in their homes or communities, rather than hospitals. | Mr McGimpsey said in many cases people could be cared for in their homes or communities, rather than hospitals. |
| "I am confident that, should there be any reduction in posts, these can be achieved without compulsory redundancies," he said. | "I am confident that, should there be any reduction in posts, these can be achieved without compulsory redundancies," he said. |
| RCN Northern Ireland Director Mary Hinds said the efficiency targets were "intended to release funding for re-investment in frontline services but you cannot get any more frontline than nurses". | RCN Northern Ireland Director Mary Hinds said the efficiency targets were "intended to release funding for re-investment in frontline services but you cannot get any more frontline than nurses". |
| "Should this plan be implemented, we are very worried, not only about the nurses who may lose their jobs, but also for those left behind who will inevitably be under even greater pressure," she said. | "Should this plan be implemented, we are very worried, not only about the nurses who may lose their jobs, but also for those left behind who will inevitably be under even greater pressure," she said. |
| The proposals were discussed by the Stormont health committee on Thursday. Each health trust will carry out consultations before a final decision is made. | The proposals were discussed by the Stormont health committee on Thursday. Each health trust will carry out consultations before a final decision is made. |