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by Ian Shires on 2 July, 2014
Yesterday saw the fiest meeting of Willenhall North/Willenhall South and Short Heath Area Panel since the local elections in late May.
As we reported yesterday Walsall Clinical Commissioning Group presnted a report to the panel on their consultation on Urgent and Emergency Care Choices in Walsall.
Local GP Dr Anand Rischie presented the report outlined here:
We are reviewing the borough’s urgent and emergency care services so that they are fit for the future, remain high quality and meet more of our residents’ needs.
As part of this review, we are running a public consultation from 23 May to 14 August 2014 that asks two main questions. We invite you to give us your feedback so that we can make the best decision on the future of services for the benefit of local people. The best way to do this is to complete our online survey – you can also join us at our events below.
What is the problem?
1. People tell us that they don’t know where to go when they need to see a doctor or nurse quickly
2. The building that houses Walsall Walk-in Health Centre won’t be available from April 2015
3. Demands on all urgent care services have grown significantly
What have we done?
We have talked to many people to understand what works well and what needs to change. We have used this information to develop the vision for urgent and emergency care.
What does the consultation include?
The consultation runs from 23 May to 14 August 2014. We are asking two questions:
For further information, download a consultation document or an easy to read version. Our easy read version is also available in other languages:
How to take part
There are a range of ways you can feedback during the consultation:
Click to book a place on:
How will my views help?
Your views are really important to us. What you tell us will help us plan the best urgent and emergency care services for you over the next three to five years.
What is urgent and emergency care?
Help me to choose the right service to use
There are a range of options open to residents in Walsall. For more information, click the graphic below.
Points that were raised at last night’s meeting were centred around the following issues:
It is for these reasons that this consultation and your input into it is so important. Use the links above to have your say on shaping this service. There is still plenty of time. Consultation continues till 14th August
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