Agenda item

Members were asked to note the Committee’s visiting to the new A&E Department at the Royal London, on 12 July, at a time to be confirmed.

It had come to the Chairman’s attention that Bart’s and the London had reduced the hours of the Minor Injuries Unit at St. Bartholomews Hospital. As it is used primarily in the mornings, the Unit would close in the afternoons, for a 3-month trial period. Officers confirmed that the Deputy Chief Executive of the Trust would write to the Committee l about the basis of the trial and consult on the outcome with the Health Scrutiny Committee prior to any long term decision being made. The Chairman suggested that Members raise this issue during their proposed visit to the A&E Department in July. The Manager from the Ambulance Service advised that they would raise it with their commissioners.