Save Bridlington Hospital

For immediate release 24 th October 2003

BRIDLINGTON DAY HOSPITAL

Amicus the Union representatives and members met with Alison Guy , the Hospital's Chief Executive and the Human Resources Director, Duncan Henderson to discuss the future of the Bridlington Day Hospital .

Amicus Regional Officer Kelvin Mawer said “The talks were very positive, Alison Guy gave us firm assurances that the Day Hospital at Bridlington would remain open 5 days a week and that this particular service would be enhanced where possible. Our members attending the meeting outlined many ideas for improving the service”.

Note for Editors

The discussion followed a well attended Public Meeting in the Hospital's Dining Room, where hospital executives outlined a 5 year plan. Members of the public attending the meeting believed people power had secured the future of the hospital.

For further information contact

Kelvin Mawer Amicus Regional Officer 07958 514839

As a direct result of people power things do really happen....The Scarborough NHS Trust run by; Chief Executive Alison Guy do listen to what the people want, they did not want closure of the day hospital or anything remotely like it.

The Save/Support Bridlington Hospital swung into action and contacted all concerned to high-light such problems....taking it to the Media, Radio & Councillors. We are very happy that all is well and the future of the Day-hospital will be there for all. Yours truly Mick Piling. (Chairman) Save/Support Bridlington Hospital Campaign; here to see fairness in the NHS for the future.