IN PICTURES: Health Minister Mike Nesbitt hears firsthand from Derry organisations

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has met with a range of different organisations during a series of engagements in Derry.

During the visit, the Health Minister officially opened the new Derry office of Advanced Community Care.

The company regionally delivers around 7,500 hours of care per week across home care, supported living and Direct Payments.

Mr. Nesbitt also met with Kian Hawes from the UK Youth Parliament to discuss youth mental health facilities, waiting times and early intervention and prevention.

A spokesperson said Minister Nesbitt and Kian had a “productive meeting and agreed on key takeaways for further discussion”.

The Health Minister also attended a roundtable discussion with the Derry City and Strabane Healthy City and District Leadership Group at the Guildhall in the city centre.

During the discussion, the Minister heard about the range of successful projects prioritising health and addressing health inequalities which has been running locally in the north west area.

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