MARKET Rasen area residents will get their chance to have a say on changes in the way Louth Hospital is run at an open consultation event next Tuesday, May 20.
From 10am to 2pm at the Salvation Army hall, John Street, health care professionals will be able to explain how GPs intend to take on the running of the hospital under the Lincolnshire Primary Care Trust.
Local GP Dr Brynnen Massey said: “We belie
ve that these proposals represent a really positive future for Louth County Hospital as a centre for health care in the community.
Market Rasen town council is preparing its response in the hope of boosting access to care and throughout May and June the PCT is happy to send someone along to talk to organisations or groups across about the proposals. Call 01522 515333.
People can also go on-line, and fill in a response form at www.lpct.nhs.uk or pick up a consultation document and post it off.
The plans for the hospital include: A change to the way A&E is run with local GPs and nurses providing care; creation of a primary care access centre at the hospital for booked and unplanned GP and nurse appointments; wards run by GPs and specialist consultants.
But the Conservative on East Lindsey council argue that it is ‘clear that the proposals will mean a reduction in services.’
“We do not believe the future of the hospital is guaranteed or protected by these proposals and in many ways they are a backward step if we are to see improving frontline services delivered in a local environment.”
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