Angela Constance: “I want to close by providing reassurance today to women that they will be heard.”

Corridor care is first and foremost distressing for patients. It is not right. It is not in their best interest.

What I am absolutely clear about is that corridor care isn’t acceptable. It’s not acceptable for patients or their families.

The bigger issue is around reducing avoidable hospital admissions.

Hence, we have to have a laser focus on building capacity in the community, ensuring people know which service to approach at the right time.