awaits with interest the first findings of the Project Manager charged with
conducting the Review of West Cornwall Hospital Services. We understand that
her investigation into
awaits with interest the first findings of the Project Manager charged with
conducting the Review of West Cornwall Hospital Services. We understand that
her investigation into
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the costs and consequences of developing and investing in West Cornwall Hospital |
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the costs and consequences of transferring all emergency admissions to Treliske |
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the risk assessment of current services at West Cornwall Hospital, and the identification of any necessary short-term measures and immediate actions to be taken was due for completion by March 30th, and the findings made public. |
These matters take on particular
significance given the recent distressing - though not uncommon - case of Mrs
Gilbertson from Penzance, who had to wait for fourteen hours on a trolley at
Treliske before a bed could be found. Given the many instances of unacceptable
waits like these, and the long turn-around times for ambulances unloading at
Treliske (anything up to two hours), it is hoped that those who are advocating
removal of emergency services from West Cornwall Hospital seriously reconsider
their viewpoint. All of Cornwall will benefit if they work instead for increased
back-up at West Cornwall Hospital to enable its first class work to be maintained
and improved.
Meanwhile 
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and members of the public await news of the first findings of Ms Jo Yelland,
the Health Authority, Royal Cornwall Hospital and Primary Care Trust Project
Manager.
Contact: Co-ordinator Marna Blundy
Tel / Fax 01736 788107