The closures have wider reaching implications for paediatric services

08 Jul 2016
Diane Abbott MP, Labour’s Shadow Secretary of State for Health, responding to the announcement by NHS England that three specialist cardiac units in Leicester, Manchester and London are to close, said:
“Decisions must be taken on the basis of what is best for patient care. Given this Government’s record of failure on the NHS, with soaring waiting lists and hospitals in financial crisis, people will understandably question this decision.“These closures could see large areas deprived of specialist cardiac units for children, which risks unnecessary strain for families.“
The closures have wider reaching implications for paediatric services. The Royal Brompton may have to close the doors to its entire paediatric intensive care unit, as patient numbers will automatically reduce.  Specialists are rightly concerned that these closures may seriously compromise outcomes.”

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