Council leader calls for 'urgent meeting' over plans to move NHS services
The changes will mean the care of trauma patients will be moved, along with some other specialities
Last updated 11th Jul 2024
NHS bosses are insisting plans to move some services from Scunthorpe to Grimsby hospital will improve treatment.
It's as North Lincolnshire Council's leader says he's seeking an 'urgent meeting' after the idea got the go-ahead.
The changes will mean the care of trauma patients will be moved, along with some other specialities - although overnight children's care WON'T be impacted.
The decision means the care of trauma patients will be moved to Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital in Grimsby, together with some medical specialities for people with heart, lung or stomach conditions who require a longer stay in hospital.
Also, some overnight emergency surgery will be taking place at different hospitals across northern Lincolnshire and Hull.
Cllr Rob Waltham, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: “These cuts to hospital services means a serious downgrade to Scunthorpe General Hospital with longer journeys for local residents and their loved ones.
“The council, along with many other local residents, fought hard against this downgrade during the consultation process and we have frankly been ignored.
“I will be seeking an urgent meeting with the local NHS to call for them to listen to our views.”