Health Points: Let us know what you think.
“Polyclinics” are being brought in by the Government, this is a system to have GP led Surgeries, incorporating other multi-discipline care, more associated with care usually given from Hospitals.
These clinics are being touted as the future of the NHS, with the Govt wanting to see 150 built across England.
But how do these multi-purpose clinics, often dubbed super GP surgeries, work? And what are the consequences for hospitals?
Many GP’s are unhappy with the idea, and have set up petitions in surgeries in Bath and around the Country.
There have been a number of articles in the Press, you might find these links of interest:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7431894.stm
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/health/article3380852.ece
We will be discussing these proposed clinics on the BANES Health overview and Scrutiny Panel next month, which I sit on. Don Foster has also set up an on-line survey seeking residents views, if you are interested in taking part, here is the link: http://www.donfoster.co.uk/newsarticle.php?id=218
I would be interested in the views of Combe Down residents, so do contact me with your thoughts.
On a further related tack, your health views and ideas are important:
B&NES PCT and B&NES Social and Housing Services are looking for people‘s ideas and views on local plans for health and well being for the next three to five years.
There are three meetings:
St Luke’s Church Hall, Wellsway, Bath - Wednesday 16 July 2 - 4.30
Key Centre, Keynsham - Tuesday 22 July 10 - 12.30
Somer Centre, Midsomer Norton - Thursday 24 July 10 - 12.30
To book a place please contact: events@thecareforum.org.uk or telephone Katharine Gonzales or Ronnie Wright at The Care Forum, 0117 9654444.
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