Health services in Weston and the villages are in line for a share of a £40.3million NHS modernisation fund, as a first step towards a ‘tech transformation’ promised by new Health Secretary, Matt Hancock. Weston’s MP, John Penrose has welcomed the funding, saying: “Last month’s announcement giving the NHS a big…
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It’s been twelve long months since Weston hospital’s A&E had to close at night. The problem isn’t money; they’ve already got the budget to run 24/7. It’s staff, because they can’t hire enough specially-qualified people to work safely during the small hours. To be fair, the hospital and ambulance service…
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Macmillan Cancer Support and Weston Area Health NHS Trust have opened a brand-new centre at Weston General Hospital for local cancer patients and their families. The Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre was officially opened by Mr John Penrose MP and The Mayor of Weston-super-Mare Councillor Mrs Jocelyn Holder. Guests,…
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Staffing problems faced by Weston General Hospital will hopefully ease if a Bristol merger goes ahead. That is John Penrose MP’s belief after University Hospitals Bristol’s announcement that it wishes to merge with Weston Area Health NHS Trust (WAHT). He said: “This is a hugely important move. A merger makes…
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