Tonight I attended a meeting in Wantage organised by the KONP (Keep Our NHS Public) campaigners. There was a discussion relating to the current Wantage Hospital campaign and what the current plans are by the Oxfordshire Primary Care Trust for our community hospitals. Everyone was delighted at the success of the Horton Hospital's campaign and how they have won the first stage of their battle in getting proposals to downgrade hospital services referred to the Secretary of State (see here).
6 beds have been closed temporarily at Witney Community Hospital as well as potentially 2 beds closing at Wantage, and it was felt that this needed closely monitoring to ensure these don't become permanent closures. Staffing levels have been blamed for this which is not unexpected at holiday time, but can set alarm bells ringing.
The Horton hospital had support from the local GP's and it was suggested that it may be a good idea to seek our local GP's views. The meeting had not been publicised widely, but I thought still had a good attendance and it was interesting to listen to what local health workers had to say.
Please check out their website at: http://www.keepournhspublic.com/index.php
6 beds have been closed temporarily at Witney Community Hospital as well as potentially 2 beds closing at Wantage, and it was felt that this needed closely monitoring to ensure these don't become permanent closures. Staffing levels have been blamed for this which is not unexpected at holiday time, but can set alarm bells ringing.
The Horton hospital had support from the local GP's and it was suggested that it may be a good idea to seek our local GP's views. The meeting had not been publicised widely, but I thought still had a good attendance and it was interesting to listen to what local health workers had to say.
Please check out their website at: http://www.keepournhspublic.com/index.php
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