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Charity 'deeply concerned' about hospital's stroke advice
A charity said it was "deeply concerned" after a hospital advised patients presenting with a suspected stroke not to attend its emergency department. Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust said its Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital was "not the most appropriate place" for those experiencing symptoms because it did not have a specialist stroke unit. The trust advised patients to call 999 for an ambulance to take them to Scunthorpe General Hospital instead. However, concerns have been raised by patients on ambulance waiting times. A spokesperson for the Stroke Association said any lengthy wait for an ambulance was "unacceptable" as every minute could shorten the chance of survival. In a social media post on Thursday, the trust said it had seen "a lot of instances recently" of patients arriving at the hospital. The trust said: "This is not the most appropriate place to be seen, as we don't have a hyper-acute stroke unit at Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital. "You should instead ring 999 if you've got symptoms and you'll be taken via ambulance to Scunthorpe General Hospital, which has the necessary facilities. "If you do attend at Grimsby ED, you'll be sent to Scunthorpe via ambulance." The post received criticism from some social media users with a number of individuals questioning what could happen to them if they were taken ill. One person wrote: "Why as a member of the public in a state of emergency should we have to ensure we are heading to the right place?" Others questioned the time taken and distance they would travel to reach the hospital by ambulance. A user wrote: "The trip to Scunthorpe could add an extra 30-40 [minutes] on the journey." Another wrote: "If you live closer to Grimsby then maybe that's the natural place you'd automatically think you should go!" Samantha Jones, associate director at Stroke Association, said they were "hugely grateful" to medical practitioners who were working tirelessly under extreme pressure. She said: "Despite their best efforts, systemic challenges are severely compromising ambulance response and hospital treatment times. "If you spot any of the signs of a stroke in you or someone else, it's vital to call 999 straight away," she said. A spokesperson for East Midlands Ambulance Service said: "Every 999 call is assessed based on the information provided by the caller and people experiencing a life-threatening emergency are responded to as a priority." The NHS Humber Health Partnership said a hyper-acute stroke unit at Scunthorpe General Hospital provides "immediate specialist treatment and high quality care for all stroke patients in our area". The unit at Scunthorpe was opened in 2013 after an NHS report described stroke services in Grimsby as "inadequate", which led to health bosses consolidating treatment onto one site. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Video calls will help treatment for stroke patients Stroke services to shut at hospital Stroke Association NHS
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20-03-2025
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Talks on hospital future to start after election
The trust that runs Goole and District Hospital has confirmed it will start consulting staff and the public over the future of services at the site following the local and mayoral elections. The Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust said it would discuss "ideas and options for the hospital and for the delivery of health services", following the elections on 1 May. Concerns were raised in December after several staff members told the BBC they had been called to a meeting and told a number of wards would be closing. In a statement, the trust said there were "no plans" to close the hospital. It was "committed to developing sustainable services for the future", the statement added. The trust has consistently denied having any firm proposals about the future of the site. In a wide-ranging statement, posted on its website, the trust said it would evaluate demand for mobile CT and MRI scan provision. It said it would also undertake a review of theatre provision to determine if Goole would be suitable as a regional centre for some types of surgery. The trust described the process as "a complicated piece of work" and said it would take up to six months to complete. Hundreds of people voiced their concerns about the future of services at a public meeting in January. An online petition has attracted more than 10,500 signatures. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Hundreds attend meeting about hospital's future Meeting held over the future of Goole hospital Urgent meeting to be held over hospital future Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
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20-03-2025
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Consultation on Goole Hospital future to start after May election
The trust that runs Goole and District Hospital has confirmed it will start consulting staff and the public over the future of services at the site following the local and mayoral Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust said it would discuss "ideas and options for the hospital and for the delivery of health services", following the elections on 1 were raised in December after several staff members told the BBC they had been called to a meeting and told a number of wards would be a statement, the trust said there were "no plans" to close the hospital. It was "committed to developing sustainable services for the future", the statement trust has consistently denied having any firm proposals about the future of the a wide-ranging statement, posted on its website, the trust said it would evaluate demand for mobile CT and MRI scan said it would also undertake a review of theatre provision to determine if Goole would be suitable as a regional centre for some types of trust described the process as "a complicated piece of work" and said it would take up to six months to of people voiced their concerns about the future of services at a public meeting in January. An online petition has attracted more than 10,500 signatures. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
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14-02-2025
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Fresh protest as celebs back hospital campaign
Protesters have stepped up their campaign to safeguard the future of a hospital, after winning celebrity backing. Hundreds of people staged a demonstration outside Goole and District Hospital earlier, amid speculation that parts of the site could close. Former boxer Barry McGuigan, Genesis musician Mike Rutherford and comedian Jasper Carrott have all recorded messages of support. The Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the hospital, said it was assessing ideas and planned to "agree the next steps" with the Integrated Care Board by March. Concerns about the hospital's future were raised in December after staff at the hospital claimed several wards had been earmarked for closure. Sir David Davis, the Goole and Pocklington MP, met officials from the trust earlier as campaigners staged a protest in Woodland Avenue. He said there had been "no resolution" at the meeting and the trust was "not even near a decision". The hospital was the "best performing hospital in the trust" and "massively underutilised", Sir David added. "All of these are very strong reasons not to shrink the hospital, but to enlarge it." Jean Thompson, a retired nurse, is being treated for respiratory problems and left her hospital bed to join the protest. She said it was "very important to keep the community together" and ensure families were able to visit relatives in hospital. Another women who attended the protest described the hospital as "a vital facility" in a community with "an elderly population". A spokesperson for the trust said: "The next steps are likely to include further engagement with staff, patients, the local community and partners and further options analysis over a number of months. "In the meantime services at Goole will remain as they are until any final decisions are made." Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Hundreds attend meeting about hospital's future Meeting held over the future of Goole hospital Urgent meeting to be held over hospital future Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
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14-02-2025
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Fresh protest over Goole hospital as Genesis star backs campaign
Protesters have stepped up their campaign to safeguard the future of a hospital, after winning celebrity of people staged a demonstration outside Goole and District Hospital earlier, amid speculation that parts of the site could boxer Barry McGuigan, Genesis musician Mike Rutherford and comedian Jasper Carrott have all recorded messages of Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the hospital, said it was assessing ideas and planned to "agree the next steps" with the Integrated Care Board by March. Concerns about the hospital's future were raised in December after staff at the hospital claimed several wards had been earmarked for David Davis, the Goole and Pocklington MP, met officials from the trust earlier as campaigners staged a protest in Woodland Avenue. He said there had been "no resolution" at the meeting and the trust was "not even near a decision". The hospital was the "best performing hospital in the trust" and "massively underutilised", Sir David added. "All of these are very strong reasons not to shrink the hospital, but to enlarge it."Jean Thompson, a retired nurse, is being treated for respiratory problems and left her hospital bed to join the said it was "very important to keep the community together" and ensure families were able to visit relatives in hospital. Another women who attended the protest described the hospital as "a vital facility" in a community with "an elderly population". A spokesperson for the trust said: "The next steps are likely to include further engagement with staff, patients, the local community and partners and further options analysis over a number of months. "In the meantime services at Goole will remain as they are until any final decisions are made." Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
