Is this true?

[pedoja]

Just seen a report that Southport A&E could be closed!

What madness is his?

Whilst Ormskirk is not that far away, it is ( or can be) vert difficult to get to. Not everyone has constant access to a car. The road from Southport to Ormskirk are often gridlocked and this could cause distress to any person who needs to attend A & E in an emergency. Also the extra pressure on the Ormskirk A & E could lead to very long waiting times for those needing emergency care.

What is this world coming to?

[Ralphy Rylance]

It's true that it could happen. That doesn't necessarily mean that it will happen.
Also I believe there is no adults A&E in Ormskirk, only childrens.
Regardless if the Tories get their way the NHS will be gone soon.

[grassroots]

Just seen a report that Southport A&E could be closed!

What madness is his?

Whilst Ormskirk is not that far away, it is ( or can be) vert difficult to get to. Not everyone has constant access to a car. The road from Southport to Ormskirk are often gridlocked and this could cause distress to any person who needs to attend A & E in an emergency. Also the extra pressure on the Ormskirk A & E could lead to very long waiting times for those needing emergency care.

What is this world coming to?

Sincerly hope it isn't true Ped , where did you see the report?

[Taxi Driver]

If it happens it will be another nail in the coffin for Southport.

[Alikado]

A&E is to be concentrated in the recently created Trauma Centres this is not news, the other existing A&E 's will become 9-5 Minor injury clinics and the attached hospitals will become 'Cottage Hospitals' only dealing with minor cases.

[jonnybgood]

Sincerly hope it isn't true Ped , where did you see the report?

On the News page,full report.

[silver fox]

It's true that it could happen. That doesn't necessarily mean that it will happen.
Also I believe there is no adults A&E in Ormskirk, only childrens.
Regardless if the Tories get their way the NHS will be gone soon.

Ormskirk has a children's A&E, a walk in GP centre and a minor injuries unit, both the latter are daytime only.

The Tories would dearly love to close the NHS in it's entirety, that would be political suicide if done at a stroke, instead we have death by a thousand cuts along with "improvements" which somehow manage to reduce services or make them less accessible.

Of course apart from the obvious savings by closing units, many people will simply die before they get to a trauma centre, just look at the savings there .

[grassroots]

If this happens it'll be a disgrace,

[Mr. Brightside]

If this happens it'll be a disgrace,

If it happens it'll be the fault of blind Tory voters like you.

[grassroots]

If it happens it'll be the fault of blind Tory voters like you.

I may vote Tory but, that doesn't say I agree with ALL thier policies. Indeed I disagree with a lot of thier policies , does that statement satisfy your silly ego.

[Mr. Brightside]

I may vote Tory but, that doesn't say I agree with ALL thier policies. Indeed I disagree with a lot of thier policies , does that statement satisfy your silly ego.

Well perhaps, as your never cease from regaling us with every minor detail of your life, you'd like to enlighten us to the Tory policies that you do agree with?

[grassroots]

Well perhaps, as your never cease from regaling us with every minor detail of your life, you'd like to enlighten us to the Tory policies that you do agree with?

It's prats such as you that are crippling this forum.