Comments on: Whittington A&E: 4 out of 7 scenarios end 24/7 service http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2010/02/whittington-ae-4-out-of-7-scenarios-end-247-service.htm Liberal Democrat MP for Hornsey and Wood Green Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:02:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Barry Tebb http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2010/02/whittington-ae-4-out-of-7-scenarios-end-247-service.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2883 Barry Tebb Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:47:32 +0000 http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/?p=6230#comment-2883 i am a good friend but a bad enemy-politically.taking down the protest stuff shows what a gutless self serving opportunist u are-tough?dont make me laugh/youre in a very bad spot with a 2k majority/as for the all the rest youre no better than cllr david abrahams.Gertrude Falk was a true freedom fighter and went down fighting/youll bring yourself down by your own black heart and your transparent machinations...psBRENDA WILLIAMS COCURS i am a good friend but a bad enemy-politically.taking down the protest stuff shows what a gutless self serving opportunist u are-tough?dont make me laugh/youre in a very bad spot with a 2k majority/as for the all the rest youre no better than cllr david abrahams.Gertrude Falk was a true freedom fighter and went down fighting/youll bring yourself down by your own black heart and your transparent machinations…psBRENDA WILLIAMS COCURS

]]> By: Lynne Featherstone http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2010/02/whittington-ae-4-out-of-7-scenarios-end-247-service.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2861 Lynne Featherstone Sun, 07 Feb 2010 09:01:17 +0000 http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/?p=6230#comment-2861 Paul - am not sure there is a definitive definition - as 'acute' is being used for anything seemingly from the superhospitals (which will deal with trauma and stroke) to all the A&Es. Am working my way through report at the moment - which may or may not be definitive in terms of classification. I don't think the terminology is particularly helpful anyway - they need to be using different language to describe their thinking. Trying to use old terminology probably just muddies the water. Paul – am not sure there is a definitive definition – as ‘acute’ is being used for anything seemingly from the superhospitals (which will deal with trauma and stroke) to all the A&Es. Am working my way through report at the moment – which may or may not be definitive in terms of classification. I don’t think the terminology is particularly helpful anyway – they need to be using different language to describe their thinking. Trying to use old terminology probably just muddies the water.

]]> By: Dave Plummer http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2010/02/whittington-ae-4-out-of-7-scenarios-end-247-service.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2859 Dave Plummer Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:48:00 +0000 http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/?p=6230#comment-2859 Lynn, I'm pretty sure you're linked up! We're working on a list of folks and organisations who have put their names to the DWHC which will hopefully be up on the site soon(ish). Thanks for distributing the report. I'll pop a mention on the dwhc site. Dave Plummer, Secretary, Defend the Whittington Hospital Coalition In a personal capacity: It's good to see so much activity from the main three parties locally. The Conservatives seem to be a tad quiet though, which, as with so many things, doesn't bode well for a potential change of government. Could they be concerned that joining the fight would irk their buddies in private health care? Lynn,

I’m pretty sure you’re linked up! We’re working on a list of folks and organisations who have put their names to the DWHC which will hopefully be up on the site soon(ish). Thanks for distributing the report. I’ll pop a mention on the dwhc site.

Dave Plummer,
Secretary,
Defend the Whittington Hospital Coalition

In a personal capacity:

It’s good to see so much activity from the main three parties locally. The Conservatives seem to be a tad quiet though, which, as with so many things, doesn’t bode well for a potential change of government. Could they be concerned that joining the fight would irk their buddies in private health care?

]]> By: Paul D Smith http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2010/02/whittington-ae-4-out-of-7-scenarios-end-247-service.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2858 Paul D Smith Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:53:06 +0000 http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/?p=6230#comment-2858 The North Central London strategy plan mentions an number of different "types" of hospital such as "major acute" and "medical and emergency surgical". Can anyone answer two questions: 1. Is there a clear definition somewhere of what these are and how they compare? I've Googled and didn't manage to find one. 2. Which types of hospitals will accept blue-light ambulances? Thanks, Paul D Smith. The North Central London strategy plan mentions an number of different “types” of hospital such as “major acute” and “medical and emergency surgical”. Can anyone answer two questions:

1. Is there a clear definition somewhere of what these are and how they compare? I’ve Googled and didn’t manage to find one.

2. Which types of hospitals will accept blue-light ambulances?

Thanks,
Paul D Smith.

]]> By: Lynne Featherstone http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2010/02/whittington-ae-4-out-of-7-scenarios-end-247-service.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2857 Lynne Featherstone Sat, 06 Feb 2010 12:52:21 +0000 http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/?p=6230#comment-2857 Hi Tony Thanks - yes I know it is on the site - it was me who sent out the copies to interested parties when I got the original from North London Central. We are linked up - as far as I am aware - and I hope to attend the meeting on Monday. Hi Tony

Thanks – yes I know it is on the site – it was me who sent out the copies to interested parties when I got the original from North London Central. We are linked up – as far as I am aware – and I hope to attend the meeting on Monday.

]]> By: Tony http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2010/02/whittington-ae-4-out-of-7-scenarios-end-247-service.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2855 Tony Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:11:46 +0000 http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/?p=6230#comment-2855 Dear Lynne The Report can be downloaded at the Defend the Whitington Hospital Coalition Site. It's here... http://dwhc.org.uk/2010/02/04/north-central-london-nhs-strategy-plan-2010-2014/ There's a lot of good stuff from all quarters available through this Coalition Site: http://www.camdennewjournal.com/news/2010/feb/‘if-we-make-voices-heard-we-can-save-our-whittington-hospital’ Most people in Camden and Islington are mad about this plan. I would urge the LD team to link up fully. The fight to save the Whittington A&E from closure is part of a broader issue for the whole area. There coalition is planning a march later this month. Why not join in? Regards Tony Dear Lynne

The Report can be downloaded at the Defend the Whitington Hospital Coalition Site. It’s here…

http://dwhc.org.uk/2010/02/04/north-central-london-nhs-strategy-plan-2010-2014/

There’s a lot of good stuff from all quarters available through this Coalition Site:

http://www.camdennewjournal.com/news/2010/feb/‘if-we-make-voices-heard-we-can-save-our-whittington-hospital’

Most people in Camden and Islington are mad about this plan.

I would urge the LD team to link up fully. The fight to save the Whittington A&E from closure is part of a broader issue for the whole area. There coalition is planning a march later this month. Why not join in?

Regards

Tony

]]> By: Norma Brewer http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2010/02/whittington-ae-4-out-of-7-scenarios-end-247-service.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2852 Norma Brewer Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:31:23 +0000 http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/?p=6230#comment-2852 Dear Lynne I want to add my comment towards saving 24 hrs/7 A & E at the Whittington. It is the most easily accessible hospital for people on 134, 43 bus routes- eg Muswell HIll, Finchley- as well as south towards Islington and Camden Town. The journey to the Royal Free is lengthy ( 2 buses) and tricky. The Whittington has recently been updated and service there is straightforward. May I suggest you get a Save A & E at the Whittington Petition Form designed and circulated to local GP surgeries and pharmacies. My local pharmacy ( on Muswell Hill Broadway), said they would be glad to have a Petition form for people to sign. That would give substance ot your activity on our behalf. Thanks Dear Lynne
I want to add my comment towards saving 24 hrs/7 A & E at the Whittington.

It is the most easily accessible hospital for people on 134, 43 bus routes- eg Muswell HIll, Finchley- as well as south towards Islington and Camden Town.
The journey to the Royal Free is lengthy ( 2 buses) and tricky.
The Whittington has recently been updated and service there is straightforward.
May I suggest you get a Save A & E at the Whittington Petition Form designed and circulated to local GP surgeries and pharmacies.
My local pharmacy ( on Muswell Hill Broadway), said they would be glad to have a Petition form for people to sign.
That would give substance ot your activity on our behalf.
Thanks

]]> By: lynne featherstone http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2010/02/whittington-ae-4-out-of-7-scenarios-end-247-service.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2850 lynne featherstone Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:40:20 +0000 http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/?p=6230#comment-2850 Well - I have emailed Rachel Tyndall to clarify the position on the 16 hour reduced A&E. I will post her answer when I get it. Well – I have emailed Rachel Tyndall to clarify the position on the 16 hour reduced A&E. I will post her answer when I get it.

]]> By: Andrew Suffield http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2010/02/whittington-ae-4-out-of-7-scenarios-end-247-service.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2849 Andrew Suffield Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:12:15 +0000 http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/?p=6230#comment-2849 First guess? Those options were left in because the civil servant who prepared the document had neither the authority to leave them out, nor had received specific instructions that these options had already been discarded. When in doubt, any civil servant's reaction is "longer reports and more forms". The civil service does not reward initiative. First guess? Those options were left in because the civil servant who prepared the document had neither the authority to leave them out, nor had received specific instructions that these options had already been discarded. When in doubt, any civil servant’s reaction is “longer reports and more forms”. The civil service does not reward initiative.

]]> By: Lynne Featherstone http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2010/02/whittington-ae-4-out-of-7-scenarios-end-247-service.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2846 Lynne Featherstone Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:28:45 +0000 http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/?p=6230#comment-2846 Send an email to featherstonel@parliament.uk and ask Sofia to send it to you. Say I said so on my blog comment! Send an email to featherstonel and ask Sofia to send it to you. Say I said so on my blog comment!

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