“Disappointment” at changes to NHS services in the county
The council has called for further updates
Councillor Carl Macey, chair of the health scrutiny panel for Lincolnshire. | Photo: Calvin Robinson.
The Health Scrutiny Committee for Lincolnshire has expressed its “disappointment” with Lincolnshire CCG’s decision on reconfigurations to orthopaedics, emergency care and stroke services in the county and has called for further updates on how the services will be implemented.
Councillor Carl Macey, Chairman of the Health Scrutiny Committee for Lincolnshire, said: “We are extremely disappointed with Lincolnshire CCG’s decision on these three service areas.
“All through the consultation process the committee has, for sensible reasons, disagreed with the proposals put forward, mirroring with opposition from local people. For example, over half of respondents disagreed with the plans to change Grantham A&E to a 24/7 walk-in urgent treatment centre which will mean more people travelling long distances to access A&E services and could put patients at risk.
“Together with many local people, we’re not convinced about using Grantham as a “centre of excellence” for planned orthopaedic surgery – people in the east of the county will struggle to access the hospital with limited public transport.
“And the proposals to establish Lincoln County Hospital as a “centre of excellence” for stroke services will take a vital service away from the Pilgrim Hospital in Boston where many patients from the surrounding area and east of the county are currently treated.
“Despite this disappointing decision we will be seeking further reports on how and when the new arrangements for services will be implemented to include staffing, both recruitment and retention.
“For transport and travel arrangements we’ll want to know any new local discretions allowed as part of the national non-emergency patient transport arrangements.
“For stroke services, we want to know details on securing the capital investment of £7.5m to increase capacity at Lincoln county Hospital and how increased stroke patient numbers are managed at hospitals outside the county. And we want confirmation of the services due to be provided at the Grantham Urgent Treatment Centre.”
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One man has been charged after Op Galaxy officers conducted a warrant in Scunthorpe yesterday (Wednesday 6 July).
On entering a property on Frodingham Road yesterday, more than 120 cannabis plants were discovered.
Eris Manli (24) of Frodingham Road, was arrested at the scene and has since been charged with being concerned in the production of a Class B drug.
Anyone with information around drug offences can get in touch with us by contacting our non-emergency number 101 or, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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As the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay travels through the county, a number of roads will be temporarily closed to let the event through.
On Sunday, Monday and Tuesday the relay will pass through Lincoln, Boston and Grantham as part of the continuing journey around the UK in this Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year.
In order to do this, several roads will have temporary closure notices in the county. Here’s the finalised, full list of all road closures and changes in place for the QBR.
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