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Manly Hospital's Phoenix Unit Must be Retained

Local Rehabilitation Centre a vital Northern Beaches Health Service, says Mike Baird, MP for Manly.

The NSW Government is making moves to lay off staff at Manly Hospital’s Phoenix Unit even though it has not yet issued a tender for a new operator, said Manly MP Mike Baird who is pushing for the service to be retained.

“It’s obviously very concerning for staff and patients of the Manly Hospital Phoenix Unit that voluntary redundancies would be offered before a contract is even issued for the new operator,” Mr Baird said.

“Despite the Health Minister providing assurances that the service would not be downgraded, clearly it is if staff are being laid off.”

In response to a question asked by Mike Baird in Parliament in June, the Health Minister confirmed the Government would not continue running the Phoenix Unit and planned to appoint a new not-for-profit operator.

“You would think the Government would identify a new operator for the Phoenix Unit at Manly Hospital, before draining it of resources.

“The Phoenix Unit at Manly Hospital has helped people overcome drug and alcohol addictions for 18 years.

“It is constantly full and has a two-month waiting list. It is not a service the community can do without.

“I will be asking the Health Minister when Parliament resumes to be transparent about the Government’s plans for the Phoenix Unit.

“Not only does the Manly Hospital Phoenix Unit transform the lives of its patients, it also reduces costs to society as a whole.

“It is vital that the Manly Hospital's Phoenix Unit continues operation and is not downgraded in an attempt to plug holes in the Budget.”

The Manly Hospital Phoenix Unit has 10 beds and offers patients free medically supervised drug and alcohol rehabilitation as part of a 28-day program.

Mike Baird MP for Manly Sydney

Mike is Member for Manly and Shadow Treasurer of NSW. Mike has lived in the Manly community for more than 15 years. He is a keen surfer at local beaches and a strong supporter of rugby. Mike had a 18-year career in banking before being elected to Parliament in 2007.


Mike Baird, MP for Manly Sydney


Address: Shop 2, 2 Wentworth Street Manly NSW 2095 Phone: (02) 9976 2773 Email: manly@parliament.nsw.gov.au

 



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