The document discusses proposals to reconfigure hospital services in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. It outlines four options, with the preferred option being to move some specialist services between the two main hospital sites. This would allow services to be consolidated in a more sustainable way while maintaining A&E departments and access to acute care at both locations. Public feedback is sought on the proposals through meetings and an online/postal consultation through mid-March 2011.

1. Telford & Wrekin LINk Have YOUR say about the future of our local hospitals Keeping hospital services in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin PUBLIC CONSULTATION 9 December 2010 – 14 March 2011

2. Keeping it in County Securing the future of hospital services in Shropshire RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS - the need for change - the options + benefits of reconfiguring hospital services - the consequences of not taking action in the near future

3. The case for change Keeping it in the County Securing the future of hospital services in Shropshire,Telford and Wrekin

5. The purpose of the changes “ The proposals reflect what the doctors who provide the services, and the GPs who send their patients to use them, think should be done to improve safety and quality and make sure these services are provided within Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin for a very long time to come.” “ They are most definitely not aimed at saving money or cutting services.”

9. The key issues

11. THE QUALITY OF MATERNITY CARE

12. Ageing buildings ….. not fit for purpose Even if money is spent on the building, its future life span is limited to between five and ten years.”

13. Providing the right level of care for children in hospital With reduced numbers of children’s specialist doctors nationally, our paediatric consultants are increasingly concerned about staffing our two existing children’s units with the right level of doctors.

15. Decision time….

23. The details: WHAT changes are being proposed?

33. Stroke Services Urology services Urology involves treatment of the kidneys, bladder, urinary tract and prostate. Work is currently taking place to determine at which of our two hospitals inpatient urology should best be concentrated in future. The PCTs also want to discuss the local pattern of stroke services, taking into account how best to introduce new techniques and develop services in line with modern standards. Views are being sought about both services as part of the consultation.

36. What are the costs / funding implications?

39. When might the changes happen?

40. Planning the changes Improving The Health Of Our Community Phase Objective Timescale 1a Discussion and Design Developing a robust proposal Option modelling August to November 2010 1b Assurance and Consultation Assurance process Public consultation November 2010 December 2010 to March 2011 2 Planning for Implementation Planning, securing finance and undertaking procurement April 2011 to April 2012 3 Implementing the Change Implementation commences Phased approach from April 2012

42. Consultation questions

50. QUESTION TIME…..