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£10,000 Donation Brings Jazmine’s Life-Changing Surgery Within Reach: Northern Ireland Online Calls on Our Community for Support

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Northern Ireland Online is honoured to report the tremendous show of generosity in support of Jazmine, a young girl whose family has been striving to fund a vital, life-changing surgery. With each donation, they’ve moved closer to their goal, and this week, Jim Sloan’s remarkable £10,000 contribution has brought them within reach of securing the surgery Jazmine urgently needs.

Yet, the family still needs £6,000 to make this dream a reality. With our large following, Northern Ireland Online is calling on the community to make a difference by donating just £1. If 6,000 of our followers come together in this effort, Jazmine’s surgery will be fully funded, showcasing the strength of our Northern Irish community.

Donate here: https://gofund.me/45378ca2

This story of support for Jazmine also highlights the wider issue of delays impacting children in Northern Ireland awaiting critical procedures, such as PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) surgeries. Many families are experiencing significant hardships due to these delays, leading to the formation of advocacy groups like Parents4PEGs, whose mission we have shared below:

Raising Awareness: Parents4PEGs Advocates for Children’s Urgent Healthcare Needs in Northern Ireland

Parents4PEGs, a newly established advocacy group, is championing the needs of families across Northern Ireland whose children require critical PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) surgeries. Faced with extensive delays and limited communication from health authorities, the group was formed to amplify the voices of impacted families, calling for urgent reform, compassion, and transparency within the healthcare system. Their mission is not only to help individual children but also to build a strong support network for all families affected by these ongoing issues.

The Urgent Need for PEG Surgeries

PEG surgeries are essential for children who struggle to feed orally and rely on a feeding tube to receive adequate nutrition. Unfortunately, due to delays and system-wide challenges, many children in Northern Ireland are waiting far too long for these crucial surgeries, putting their health and quality of life at risk. Parents4PEGs is urging immediate action to address this backlog, demanding that health authorities prioritize these children’s needs and take meaningful steps toward timely solutions.

A Call for Clear, Reliable Timelines

One of the group’s primary demands is for the Belfast Trust to establish a structured and dependable timeline for clearing the backlog of PEG surgeries. While there have been previous attempts to address this issue, families report that these initiatives have been poorly communicated, inconsistently managed, and ultimately insufficient. Parents4PEGs is pressing for a clear and reliable path forward so families can have confidence in the system’s ability to care for their children.

Advocating for Transparency and Accountability

Parents4PEGs emphasizes the importance of honest, transparent communication from both the Belfast Trust and the Health Minister. Many families have expressed frustration over conflicting information and limited updates, which leave them feeling disregarded and unsure about the status of their children’s care. By demanding more open communication, Parents4PEGs aims to foster a healthcare system that listens to and respects the voices of families, helping to alleviate their anxieties and build trust.

Exploring Expanded and Alternative Solutions

Given the urgency of the situation, Parents4PEGs is also advocating for health authorities to consider alternative options for PEG surgeries, including utilizing additional hospitals (such as the Ulster or Alder Hey) or even the private sector to meet the growing demand. By expanding resources and partnerships, the group believes that more children could receive the timely care they need.

Ongoing Advocacy and Engagement

Parents4PEGs is committed to maintaining consistent advocacy for children and families impacted by these delays. Many families have felt abandoned by health authorities, often receiving delayed or insufficient responses that undermine trust in the system. Parents4PEGs is pushing for respectful, continuous engagement from health officials to ensure that families no longer feel isolated or unheard, and that their concerns are actively addressed.

A Foundation of Compassionate, Urgent Care

At the heart of Parents4PEGs’ mission is a commitment to compassionate, urgent care for all children. The group believes that every child deserves access to timely and appropriate healthcare that respects their basic right to health and dignity. By addressing preventable delays, Parents4PEGs aims to alleviate unnecessary suffering for both children and their families, ensuring that these young patients are treated with the care and empathy they deserve.

A Support Network for Affected Families

Recognizing the emotional and practical toll that PEG surgery delays can have on families, Parents4PEGs is actively working to connect those impacted by similar challenges. By building a mutual support network, the group provides families with resources, shared experiences, and a sense of community. This network offers a place of solidarity, where families can find strength and encouragement as they navigate these difficulties together.

Building a Community of Solidarity

Parents4PEGs is deeply committed to creating a community where no family feels alone in their journey. Through shared support and advocacy, the group aims to empower families, ensuring that they have a collective voice to advocate for the critical changes needed within the healthcare system.

Parents4PEGs: A United Voice for Children’s Healthcare Rights

Parents4PEGs stands as a united voice, demanding transparency, accountability, and immediate action from Northern Ireland’s healthcare authorities. For families seeking support or those wishing to learn more about the group’s mission, Parents4PEGs can be found on their Facebook page. Together, they are working toward a future where children in Northern Ireland have access to the timely and compassionate healthcare they need and deserve.

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