As both a trustee of Bridlington Health Forum and a public governor for York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust, I have unique insight into the work going on to secure the long-term plans and prosperity of our brilliant but vastly underutilised district hospital.
There is a unique opportunity:
24th of January 1 pm
Bridlington North Library
Come and hear the health forum priorities, plans and ideas for what we're trying to achieve. Have your say on what matters to you. Martin Barkley, York Trust's new chairman has accepted the invitation to join us. He is keen to hear your thoughts. Martin will take your questions and share his findings.
As a resident born in Bridlington District Hospital, I have aspirations for it to thrive. We have a modern estate with enormous potential, currently underutilised for its intended purpose - serving the areas of remote coastal communities.
On a personal note, as a resident (not as a councillor, governor or trustee). I would like to see the following in Bridlington District Hospital:
Palliative care (so loved ones can be close to home if not in it)
More consultants lead outpatient clinics (removing the need to go to Malton e.g. when you have issues with your eyes, skin or bladder)
Frailty services
24/7 Urgent treatment centre (with extra resources in summer months due to population swell)
Increase in diagnostic testing capability and capacity
Growth of the award-winning surgical teams
Long-term thinking, supported by a robust coproduced plan and strategy delivered through clear milestones, timescales and outcomes is long overdue.
It is a fantastic time to get involved and have your say. The Trust is currently undertaking the vital task of setting out its strategy for the years to come.
Rebalancing NHS investment towards Bridlington Hospital to restore local care, and develop our healthcare services, will give security and support recruitment for those considering NHS careers and a vocation in local healthcare.
I hope you will add your voice and show your support to the Bridlington Health Forum on the 24th. I am excited to see our joint efforts secure a brighter future for the health services in our beautiful town.
See you soon,
Maria Bowtell
''Sow you seed in the morning, and at evening let your hands not be idol, for you do not know which will succeed, whether this or that, or whether both will do equally well.''
Ecclesiastes 11:6 NIV
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