NBCA STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO NSW GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
The NBCA says the announcement that Northern Beaches Hospital will become a ‘high-volume surgery hub’ raises serious concerns about process, transparency and the protection of local care.

The NBCA says the announcement that Northern Beaches Hospital will become a ‘high-volume surgery hub’ raises serious concerns about process, transparency and the protection of local care.

When did the Minns Government decide that Northern Beaches Hospital would become a high-volume surgery hub and why was that decision not disclosed to clinicians or the community at the time?

Northern Beaches clinicians raise concerns about plans to turn Northern Beaches Hospital into a high-volume surgery hub and what it could mean for local patient access.

NBH is performing strongly, but uncertainty is pushing clinicians and surgery capacity away. A confirmed plan is needed to protect local care.

In urgent moments, distance matters. ‘Going public’ doesn’t guarantee the same services. Losing private capacity could mean longer waits and more travel.

Clinician-led updates on Northern Beaches Hospital, the 2026 transition, and what’s needed to protect local access to care, services and capacity.

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