Council Cabinet Committee – Local Health Services

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I would like to refer our members living in Barnet to item

7. Healthcare for London consultation on Stroke and Major Trauma Services

http://committeepapers.barnet.gov.uk/democracy/reports/reportdetail.asp?ReportID=8058

This all comes on top of the recent announcement that a judge has overturned the previous decision to allow a Judicial Review into the closure of 24 hour A&E and maternity services at Chase Farm Hospital. See press release here

http://www.enfield.gov.uk/press%20releases/2009/aprjun/Chase%20Farm%20%E2%80%93%20Judgment%20sets%20a%20dangerous%20precedent.htm

It is well documented that we have a growing & ageing population; which makes it all the more important that we have the necessary infrastructure in place and the best place is local. In relation to Strokes everyone knows that positive outcomes are determined by how quick you receive treatment, any delays are just not acceptable. I would suggest any Barnet residents reading the article take the matter up with the local MP immediately.