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. Last month, 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 is currently conducting a major Health Check Survey among constituents which looks at GP services, hospital care and NHS policy
Steve Brine's ASKtheNHS meeting will be held in Winchester on Thursday 27th March 2014. The event is free but you must register to ensure a safe event via [email protected] or by calling 01962 791110.
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Visit Steve's NHS pages and complete the Health Check Survey
Take a look at HHFT's Fit for the Future website