A urgent call for action has been issued for the development of the medical school at Ulster University's Magee campus.

The proposed school will look to address the growing number of undergraduates at the campus.

Chair of the BMA, Dr Tom Black has advised the Stormont Health Committee that the medical school at Magee must be "urgently actioned".

SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has backed up Dr Black's plea.

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The Foyle representative said: "I welcome the call from Dr Tom Black who shares my view that a medical school at Magee must be urgently actioned to tackle the significant workforce challenges for the health service. Dr Black highlighted the Gardner Review which made the case for increased medical school places in the North, to improve waiting times and health outcomes for patients.

"I warmly welcomed the ring-fenced funding for the medical school in the New Decade, New Approach document. This was a key priority for the SDLP in the recent talks period and we were delighted to have secured the ringfenced funding commitment. The case for a medical school, and increased student places, at Magee is clear. Now it's time to get it done."

(CM/MH)