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Postal Delays in Northwest Putting Patients at Risk: Foyle MP Colum Eastwood warns of late letters from Western Health and Social Care Trust, leaving patients who have waited over a year suddenly back at the start. Royal Mail faces pressure, prioritizing parcels over letters, exacerbating delays. Over 460,000 appointments missed since 2020. Eastwood pushes for fixes, health trusts using text reminders, but urgent action needed to protect vulnerable patients.
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