The Government’s statement earlier confirms that it intends to prioritise RAAC hospitals which will need to close by 2030 if not replaced. It’s not the news I wanted to hear but the campaign to secure a new hospital for Warrington continues.
It is clear that there is a need for new health infrastructure to support the town as it continues to grow and I will continue to make that case in Westminster. The work undertaken during the recent bid is incredibly valuable, I’m thankful for all the input from the team at the Trust, it will allow me to continue to make the case for Warrington.
Having spoken with the NHS leadership in Warrington this morning we are focused on addressing the immediate challenges, particularly in relation to an urgent treatment centre to help to deal with accident and emergency waiting times and also speeding up discharge when patients are fit to leave hospital but can’t be because of a shortage of social care available in the community.
Plans to open a £9.3m clinical diagnostic centre and surgical hub to tackle waiting times in Warrington is also progressing well.
