Healthcare in North Wales is changing – Consultation Launched

This gives people a chance to have their say on the Health Board’s proposals to improve services across North Wales. 

 

The key areas for consultation are:

 

Over the last three years, GPs, hospital doctors, nurses and other health professionals have worked together to consider how they could make healthcare services better for the people of North Wales. 

 

Many people with an interest in the NHS have been involved such as patients, service users, carers, volunteers, community groups, local authorities and many others.

 

They have told the Health board what they value – being treated with dignity and respect, having information that helps them to make a choice, and not being ‘bounced’ around the NHS and social care when they or their families are most vulnerable.  This dialogue and engagement has led to the proposals in the consultation document. 

 

Chief Executive Mary Burrows added “The Health Board is clear that we cannot afford to stand still. The status quo is not an option. The proposals we are now making are intended to change the way in which services are provided and where they are provided to meet quality standards. 

 

Our aim is to improve health, not just extend life.  We believe that services should be close to where people live whenever it is safe and appropriate.  When more specialist care is needed, hospitals must be centres of excellence so the best possible care is available when needed and from the right people.”

The proposals will allow us to attract and retain the professional clinical staff we need and control our costs when public finances are decreasing.”

The consultation exercise runs until 28^th October, 2012. The Health Board will also take account of the views of the Community Health Council and any views they have heard.  If the Board decides to go ahead with proposals, changes will start in early 2013 with the aim of finishing the changes by 2015. 

 

More information and the Consultation document is available:-

 

A large print version or other formats or languages are available on request from Freephone 0800 678 5297 or email at jointhedebate@wales.nhs.uk.

 

You can also give your comments to the Community Health Council, your independent NHS Watchdog. You can give your views in confidence at yourvoice@bcchc.org.uk or by telephone on 01248 679284.

 

The Health Board will be holding a series of public meetings during the consultation period.  This will be an opportunity for you to join the debate in person.  To book a place, please call us on Freephone 0800 678 5297.

 

Sessions are scheduled to start at 2pm, at 4pm and at 6pm to give more people chance to get involved. Please telephone 0800 678 5297 to book a place.