The future of East Devon's hospitals >>> Meeting to consult on bed closures: Monday 7th November in Sidmouth >>> Demonstation: Tuesday 8th November in Exeter

The District Council has already made its position very clear over proposals to cut the number of beds in East Devon:
Futures Forum: District Council registers its "extreme concern" at the impending loss of community hospital beds

The County Council will be meeting next Tuesday to consider the same:
DCC’s health and wellbeing scrutiny cttee to debate Eastern Devon hospital bed closures next Tue 8th - Claire Wright

And a demonstration is planned after the meeting:
Local NHS bed cuts protest – County Hall, 8 November, 1.30 pm | East Devon Watch
Anti hospital bed cuts demo planned to coincide with health scrutiny committee next Tues 1.15pm - Claire Wright

Meanwhile, on Monday, the NHS body making these proposals will be meeting in Sidmouth as part of its public consultation:

Main news First series of public events Like Register now to have a say on Your Future Care PEOPLE in eastern Devon who wish to be involved in deciding where community hospital beds could be located in future are being urged to reserve places at public meetings being held in November and December. Your Future Care is a public consultation by NHS Northern, Eastern and Western Devon Clinical Commissioning Group (NHS NEW Devon CCG) to provide care and support at home and in the community for the elderly and frail, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and supporting a faster return home. The model of care will reduce the need for community hospital beds and we are consulting the public on where the remaining beds should be located. The first of a series of public meetings starts on Monday 7 November, in towns where community hospital beds could be affected by the proposals. Events are being held at various times of the day to maximise accessibility. Clinicians will join commissioners at the events to explain the new model of care proposed, with opportunity for discussion. It is important that as many people as possible attend the events to learn more about the proposals and to have their say. Everyone who wishes to attend can register by telephoning 01392 356084 or emailing d-ccg.YourFutureCare@nhs.net  Those who have registered will be guaranteed a place. Where there is demand, further meetings will be organised to ensure we listen to everyone who wishes to have their say. The Your Future Care consultation document has now been published and is available on the CCG’s website here where there is also a summary of the proposals. Your Future Care consultation events – those people who register will be guaranteed a place. Register by phoning 01392 356084 or emailing d-ccg.YourFutureCare@nhs.netEvents are advertised on the CCG website here Like In this issue First series of public events Register now to have a say on Your Future Care @newdevonccg NEW Devon CCG Pharmacists can advise on and treat a range of symptoms. No appointment needed [link] https://t.co/DgTug6ZPqK 19 hours ago · reply Please only attend A&E or call 999 for immediate and serious problems that can’t be dealt with by other services… [link] 21 hours ago · reply Everyone’s quitting journey is different, but you will not be alone #stoptober [link] https://t.co/E8LxrBt2b6 21 hours ago · reply

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