Switch to an accessible version of this website which is easier to read. (requires cookies)

Grayson: local input on hospital still lacking

November 27, 2009 10:17 AM

Richard GraysonCommenting on the news that the Board of NHS West Hertfordshire has identified the Hillfield Road hospital site as its preferred location for the development of the future 'Local General Hospital' in Hemel, Dr Richard Grayson said:

I think lots of local people will be looking at this decision with amazement. Of course, this still falls way short of what local people have campaigned for over decades. It always will fall short of what they want until the government sets up a system that allows them to elect the people who make big decisions on our hospital services.

Moreover, I think there will be some scepticism over whether these plans will be implemented given the state of public finances. A lot of this is going to depend on how far and how quickly the economy recovers, because ultimately that influences how much money can go into the NHS.

What would you like to do next?

  • Subscribe for updates

    Read updates from this website in your desktop or online news reader

    • On a news reader website

      •  
      •  
      •  

      In a desktop news reader or a website not listed above

      •  
    • Example monthly digest email
      •  
      •  
      •  

    • If you submit your email address, the Liberal Democrats and their elected representatives may use the information you have provided to contact you from time to time about issues we think you may find of interest. Some of the contacts may be automated. You can opt out of some or all contacts at any time by contacting us.


    • Generate different image

    Join our email list

    • If you submit your email address, the Liberal Democrats and their elected representatives may use the information you have provided to contact you from time to time about issues we think you may find of interest. Some of the contacts may be automated. You can opt out of some or all contacts at any time by contacting us.


    • Generate different image

    Follow the party's activity on...

  • Share this page

    Share this page on another website

    Link to this page

    On websites and printed material:
    hhlibdems.org.uk/en/article/2009/433211/grayson-local-input-on-hospital-still-lacking
    In text messages, Twitter, or reading over the phone:
    hhlibdems.org.uk/a1lMt

    Email this page to a friend


    • Generate different image

    Print this page

  • Help out or donate

    Help out in your local area

      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  

    • If you submit your email address, the Liberal Democrats and their elected representatives may use the information you have provided to contact you from time to time about issues we think you may find of interest. Some of the contacts may be automated. You can opt out of some or all contacts at any time by contacting us.


    • Generate different image

    Join the Liberal Democrats

  • Tell us what you think

    Send us your views

    • If you choose to join our email list, the Liberal Democrats and their elected representatives may use the information you have provided to contact you from time to time about issues we think you may find of interest. Some of the contacts may be automated. You can opt out of some or all contacts at any time by contacting us. You do not need to join our email list to complete this form.


    • Generate different image

    Contact us by email, post, or phone