Request for special meeting denied by mayor
A bid to get the permanent closure of Altrincham Hospital’s minor injuries unit debated at a special council meeting has been turned down by Trafford ’s mayor. Mayor Coun Amy Whyte has refused a request by the leader of the Liberal Democrat group Coun Shaun Ennis for the emergency meeting.
A crisis in the recruitment of special emergency nurses has been given as one of the reasons for the closure as well as changes to NHS policy which now says urgent care hubs must be near to A&E wards in hospitals. But the closure is despite a call by Trafford council’s watchdog health scrutiny committee for a high-level public consultation over the closure.
“Whilst the decision to close the unit was not made by Trafford Council, it greatly affects the residents we serve. Councillors should debate the future of urgent care and any potential future uses of the space at Altrincham Hospital.” “The Liberal Democrats think it is entirely appropriate to meet. It’s what our residents expect. Important issues like the future of health services require the council to take a view and time should be taken to give this issue proper consideration.A spokesperson for Trafford council said: "The mayor has decided that it would be inappropriate to hold an extraordinary meeting for several reasons. Firstly, it is not the council that has the power to close the minor injuries unit.
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