Northern Ireland’s public services ‘at risk of collapse’

Hospital waiting lists among worst in UK and children with special needs waiting a year for support, report finds

Northern Ireland's public services, including hospitals, schools and police, are being crippled" by lack of funding, impinging on the quality of life for many people, a report by a government committee has concluded.

The Northern Ireland select committee found patients waiting more than 12 hours to be seen in accident and emergency departments and mental health needs 40% greater than anywhere else in the UK. Hospital waiting lists are among the worst in the country.