Fresh concerns over Worcestershire hospital cuts

7:40am Friday 29th March 2013

A FORMER Wyre Forest doctor says plans which could see Worcestershire community hospital beds closed could have a knockon effect at Kidderminster Hospital and other already- strained acute hospitals.

No threat to Kidderminster as county A&Es face shake up

Under threat: Kidderminster Hospital could be closed under options being considered by NHS Worcestershire. Buy this photo 251269L.

9:19am Wednesday 27th February 2013

KIDDERMINSTER Hospital is unlikely to suffer from any downgrading as Worcestershire’s health review concentrates on a shake up of A&E services across the county.

Fears over trust’s financial future

7:30am Friday 1st February 2013

THERE are fresh concerns over the financial future of Kidderminster Hospital after it was revealed services at another Worcestershire hospital could be taken on by a Birmingham NHS trust.

'State of the art' Kidderminster Hospital praised

Designed for the future: Kidderminster Hospital and Treatment Centre have been praised.

7:40am Thursday 20th December 2012

CAMPAIGNERS fighting to retain services at Kidderminster Hospital have received a boost after the site was given a ringing endorsement by a clinical planning expert.

Hospital consultation pushed back to summer 2013

9:33am Wednesday 19th December 2012

HEALTH chiefs in Worcestershire have delayed a public consultation on its review of county hospital services for a third time - saying it is now likely to take place next summer .

NHS trust reveals improved financial position for county hospitals

3:00pm Wednesday 31st October 2012

THE financial position of Worcestershire’s hospitals has improved according to the county’s NHS.

Hospital announcement 'good news' for Kidderminster says MP

Under threat: Kidderminster Hospital could be closed under options being considered by NHS Worcestershire. Buy this photo 251269L.

2:51pm Thursday 11th October 2012

HOPES Kidderminster Hospital will not lose any services as part of a major review have been boosted in a statement from NHS Worcestershire.

Kidderminster Hospital petition handed to health bosses

'Protect our hospital': Members of the Kidderminster Hospital Alliance hand the petition to Eamonn Kelly.

11:25am Wednesday 10th October 2012

REPRESENTATIVES of the group fighting to prevent further downgrading or closure of Kidderminster Hospital have presented a 13,000-strong petition to NHS Worcestershire.

'Delay on hospital decision shows trust is listening' - Dr Taylor

3:00pm Thursday 13th September 2012

WYRE Forest’s former MP has praised Worcestershire’s NHS for taking more time to consider a detailed list of potential options for the county’s hospitals.

Hospital delay 'frustrating' but 'good news' says Wyre Forest MP

12:53pm Thursday 13th September 2012

THE decision of health bosses to delay a decision on the future of Worcestershire’s hospitals is “frustrating” but “should not be viewed as negative”, according to Wyre Forest’s MP.

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