TUV Westminster candidate for North Antrim Timothy Gaston has welcomed news that Railway Street Drugs Centre has secured funding for the next two years.
Commenting Mr Gaston said:
“Some time ago I proposed that the Council write to the Department of Justice stressing our strong and united opposition to plans to close Railway Street Drugs Centre.
“Railway Street is a vital part of the Northern Trust addiction service and has proved invaluable to people who have tragically been caught up in the abuse of heroin and other drugs.
“Not only does Railway Street deal with people who have been referred by their GP but it also operates an open clinic system at designated times during the week.
“It is a potentially lifesaving service.
“I therefore welcome confirmation that a service will be retained for at least two years. The fall in funding is disappointing and an issue that I will be exploring with the Northern Trust and the Department of Justice. However, given that the existence of the service was under threat for some time today’s news is a welcome step in the right direction.”