Save Bridlington Hospital

Yesterday's Peaceful Protest held at Bridlington Hospital Main Entrance ; was Hailed as a Huge; Huge Success !

Although protester turn-out numbers were low and did-not exceed 25; it still spoke volumes .

"We still think the Town of Bridlington could have been more Supportive , 2,000 Leaflets and Posters were distributed and the cost of this Protest by our Campaign Group exceeded well over £100.00; Surely our Town needs an Hospital or do we let the Trust have its way and take everything to Scarborough? As they have been trying to do for the past 3+ years".

Is it time for the Save/Support Bridlington Hospital Campaign Group to Disband or will support be forthcoming, we ask!

The Towns Mayor & Councillors apologized for there absence as they attended East Riding of Yorkshire Council Meeting .

Our next Peaceful Protest will take into account the above when arranging future rallies; so maximum turn-out is achieved!

Media coverage was tremendous and the Protest gained Maximum National Coverage; it was covered by: BBC Look-North Television; Yorkshire Television's Calendar, BBC Radio Humberside; Yorkshire Coast Radio; Bridlington Free Press; Hull Daily Mail & AMICUS freelance Reporter/Photographer for there world magazine. Trust Members who Attended

Members of the Scarborough & North East Yorkshire NHS Healthcare Trust were present they included; Dr Ian Holland; Gilly Collinson; Chris Coombs & Bridlington Hospital manager Sue Wellington.

A Petition with no less than 107 signatures of Mothers ; who have given birth in the Bridlington Maternity Unit was presented by Mrs Stephanie Pratley of Honeysuckle Childcare to Medical Director; Dr Ian Holland of Scarborough Trust; in front of Television reporters marking this event; we also asked for a report in due course as to there findings of the demands made in this Petition; the protest was not without foundation; mothers are very concerned about being given NO! After-care after giving birth and being sent home only a few hours after birth; the Trusts remarks and comments to the above demands were; we can't afford to put staff in the Maternity Unit over-night? Money before mother and baby?

When is the Birthing-Pool to be fitted?

Also Expectant mother been taken to Scarborough Hospital by Ambulance; without choice? Fears are how long before baby is born on route.....we are informed this practice as all ready occurred! Other concerns: The number of patients who are taken to Scarborough Hospital by Ambulance is increasing daily, some 95%; fears are this practice will continue until the Trust get together with TENYAS; we would sincerely like this practice to be investigated A.S.A.P. we have been campaigning this for the last 3+ years...it falls on deaf ears. Other concerns; raised were Bed-blocking; Junior Doctors not receiving adequate training due to lack of patient admittance and the large volume of staff who are leaving Bridlington Hospital; Maternity Service we have just lost at least 5 staff in 3 weeks?

This concludes my report;

Please note!!! Other Peaceful Protests have NOT been ruled out for the future. If no replies to recent events are forth-coming the next protest will be planned and executed in 3 to 6 months and will take-place! As a group we fight for the future of our town's hospital and for patient quality. We speak from the heart and not the pocket!......

Funding for Bridlington Hospital is Vital!

Protest Bridlington Hospital; Hailed a Huge Success!
Yesterday's Peaceful Protest held at Bridlington Hospital Main Entrance ; was Hailed as a Huge; Huge Success ! Although protester turn-out numbers were low and did-not exceed 25; it still spoke volumes . "We still think the Town of Bridlington could have been more Supportive , 2,000 Leaflets and Posters were distributed and the cost of this Protest by our Campaign Group exceeded well over £100.00; Surely our Town needs an Hospital or do we let the Trust have its way and take everything to Scarborough? As they have been trying to do for the past 3+ years". Is it time for the Save/Support Bridlington Hospital Campaign Group to Disband or will support be forthcoming, we ask! The Towns Mayor & Councillors apologized for there absence as they attended East Riding of Yorkshire Council Meeting . Our next Peaceful Protest will take into account the above when arranging future rallies; so maximum turn-out is achieved! Media coverage was tremendous and the Protest gained Maximum National Coverage; it was covered by: BBC Look-North Television; Yorkshire Television's Calendar, BBC Radio Humberside; Yorkshire Coast Radio; Bridlington Free Press; Hull Daily Mail & AMICUS freelance Reporter/Photographer for there world magazine. Trust Members who Attended Members of the Scarborough & North East Yorkshire NHS Healthcare Trust were present they included; Dr Ian Holland; Gilly Collinson; Chris Coombs & Bridlington Hospital manager Sue Wellington. A Petition with no less than 107 signatures of Mothers ; who have given birth in the Bridlington Maternity Unit was presented by Mrs Stephanie Pratley of Honeysuckle Childcare to Medical Director; Dr Ian Holland of Scarborough Trust; in front of Television reporters marking this event; we also asked for a report in due course as to there findings of the demands made in this Petition; the protest was not without foundation; mothers are very concerned about being given NO! After-care after giving birth and being sent home only a few hours after birth; the Trusts remarks and comments to the above demands were; we can't afford to put staff in the Maternity Unit over-night? Money before mother and baby? When is the Birthing-Pool to be fitted? Also Expectant mother been taken to Scarborough Hospital by Ambulance; without choice? Fears are how long before baby is born on route.....we are informed this practice as all ready occurred! Other concerns: The number of patients who are taken to Scarborough Hospital by Ambulance is increasing daily, some 95%; fears are this practice will continue until the Trust get together with TENYAS; we would sincerely like this practice to be investigated A.S.A.P. we have been campaigning this for the last 3+ years...it falls on deaf ears. Other concerns; raised were Bed-blocking; Junior Doctors not receiving adequate training due to lack of patient admittance and the large volume of staff who are leaving Bridlington Hospital; Maternity Service we have just lost at least 5 staff in 3 weeks? This concludes my report; Please note!!! Other Peaceful Protests have NOT been ruled out for the future. If no replies to recent events are forth-coming the next protest will be planned and executed in 3 to 6 months and will take-place! As a group we fight for the future of our town's hospital and for patient quality. We speak from the heart and not the pocket!...... Funding for Bridlington Hospital is Vital!
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