After-hours service uncertain despite Medicare boost
The future of the Peninsula's after-hours medical service at Woy Woy Hospital is still unclear, despite a visit on May 17 by Federal Treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers highlighting the Government's $3.5 billion investment in Medicare.
No announcement was made about whether support would be forthcoming to ensure the after-hours service would continue.
Dr Chalmers visited Providence Medical Umina with Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid.
"We're delivering cheaper medicines and making it cheaper and easier to see a GP for tens of thousands of locals," Dr Chalmers said.
Dr Reid said people on the Central Coast would benefit from the Federal Government's record investment in Medicare.
"As an emergency doctor, I know how important it is to be able to see a doctor when you are sick.
"The Federal Government is also reducing the cost of medicines by up to a half," Dr Reid said.
SOURCE:
Media release, 17 May 2023
Gordon Reid, Member for Robertson