Graham Stuart MP response to East Riding PCT Consultation delay

Responding to the news that the East Riding of Yorkshire Primary Care Trust has decided to delay making its recommendations on the future of community hospital beds and services in the area, local MP and Chairman of the East Riding Health Action Group, Graham Stuart, said:

“This is good news for patients and residents of the East Riding. The Primary Care Trust’s plans were ill thought out and unacceptable to local patients, doctors and residents. The extent of public concern is shown by the sheer quantity of responses sent by the public.

“Hospital campaigners are not against change and are happy to work with the PCT on an alternative set of proposals. What we are clear about, however, is that the current proposals are all unacceptable and must be dropped.”