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Ashford: Ramsey hospital a 'jewel' in health service's crown

Calls for northern hub to be utilised more

Ramsey District Cottage Hospital is a 'jewel' in the health service's crown.

That's the view of the health minister who says he thinks it should be utilised more.

David Ashford has defended claims that his department had removed equipment from it which was funded by the League of Friends of Ramsey Cottage Hospital.

He says despite accusations there are no plans to centralise all health service in Douglas:

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