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Latest news: Leanne Castley

Liberals concerned by long outpatient wait times

Local Newstime Media -
The Canberra Liberals claim that thousands of outpatients in the ACT are waiting far longer for treatment than clinically recommended.

ACT mixed results for ED waiting times and elective surgeries

Local Nicholas Fuller -
The ACT has the longest emergency department wait times once more, but it also had its second highest year of elective surgeries.

Liberals call for Men’s Health Plan

National Newstime Media -
Canberra Liberals MLA Leanne Castley will call on the ACT Government to develop a Men’s Health Plan (2023-2033).

Liberals: Canberra Hospital’s paediatric wing must stay open

Local Newstime Media -
The paediatric emergency wing at the Canberra Hospital must operate at full capacity, the Canberra Liberals state.

Canberra Liberals: Healthcare for children must be improved

Local Newstime Media -
The Canberra Liberals will today call on the ACT Government to immediately improve health care for children at the Canberra Hospital.

Liberals claim ACT behind ED, elective surgery targets

Local Nicholas Fuller -
The Canberra Liberals have accused the ACT Government of falling well short of its emergency and elective surgery goals.

Call for urgent review of Canberra Hospital paediatric care

Local Nicholas Fuller -
Could the deaths of children at Canberra Hospital have been prevented? The AMA says paediatric care has been inadequate for a decade.

Is ACT falling behind on nurse-to-patient ratios?

Local Nicholas Fuller -
More than one in four hospital shifts do not meet the new nurse to patient ratios the ACT Government was meant to implement by July.

Chair appointed to Dhulwa inquiry, reference terms revealed

Local Nicholas Fuller -
Former Fair Work Commissioner Barbara Deegan will chair an independent public inquiry into the Dhulwa Mental Health Unit.

Health system is bleeding staff, Canberra Liberals claim

Local Newstime Media -
Workers are leaving Canberra Health Services (CHS) in droves, and do not recommend their workplace, the Canberra Liberals claim.

ACT government finally agrees to Dhulwa Mental Health Unit inquiry 

Local Newstime Media -
Following repeated calls by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation ACT and the Canberra Liberals, the ACT Government has today agreed to launch an independent inquiry into the Dhulwa Mental Health Unit.

Defibrillator setback disappoints St John Ambulance ACT

Local Nicholas Fuller -
St John Ambulance is frustrated a Liberal motion to make defibrillators mandatory in government properties was watered down.

Crane begins construction at Canberra Hospital

Local Newstime Media -
An electric tower crane has been installed at the Canberra Hospital – and the public can decide its name. But not "Craney McCraneface".

Mental health treatment wait times not the full picture

Local Newstime Media -
The ACT had Australia’s worst waiting times for emergency psychiatric care in 2019-20, but the government says matters have improved.

Helping ACT shows humanity in action at Christmas

Local Nicholas Fuller -
Christmas is a time of giving, and Helping ACT and friends packed food hampers for struggling families and toys for children.

ACT politicians urge federal leaders for action on climate change

Local Nicholas Fuller -
The ACT’s three party leaders will urge their Federal leaders to act more on climate change, following a motion by Greens MLA Jo Clay.
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