This landmark event, which coincides with Steve's major Health Check survey which has been delivered across Winchester & Chandler's Ford, will give people a chance to learn more about possible changes to the NHS locally. Proposals currently being discussed could see major service changes at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and a new acute hospital built between the city and Basingstoke.
Back in January, lead GPs and managers from Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust (HHFT) outlined their plans ahead of a possible formal consultation this Spring.
Steve Brine said; "I am a passionate supporter of the NHS but we should be honest in saying it is far from perfect, locally as well as nationally, and I think we will need to change things sooner or later to make it a world-class public service for the long-term that delivers better outcomes when we fall ill.
"The clinicians have come forward with these plans so we must hear their rationale and have the opportunity to be fully informed as the future of stroke, emergency and especially maternity services are discussed. Despite spending more time trying to understand the huge complexities of modern acute medicine than anything else in recent years it is still the subject which worries me most and I know many people share my anxiety. I hope this meeting will allow the clinical case to be put and give my constituents the chance to put their questions."
Clinicians and managers from HHFT will be attending as well as leading GPs from the West Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Group.
Steve Brine added: "Places are filling fast, and I am keen that as many people as possible know about the meeting. Importantly, in order to manage a safe event, local people need to get in touch with me to register, via any of the following contact points.
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