I’m writing to extend a warm invitation
to a forthcoming BPV PUBLIC MEETING on 12 September at 7pm at the
Learie Constantine Centre, Dudden Hill Lane, NW10 2ET. (Refreshments
from 6.30pm.)
The topic will be a presentation on the
challenges facing the London North West Healthcare NHS Trust (i.e. Northwick
Park, Ealing, Central Middlesex and St Mark’s Hospitals). As you will be aware
these challenges are daunting. The flow of thousands of patients through the
doors does not decrease. While some highly commended clinical services
are being provided, waiting times in A&E and for some types of appointment
are falling seriously short. In addition the Trust is required to close a
deficit of around £49.5 million. We are fortunate to have secured two members
of the top management team to tell us how the Trust is coping. They are Dr
Nigel Stephens, Deputy Medical Director and leading cardiologist, and Simon
Crawford, Director of Strategy. We are also asking a GP, Prof
Paul Thomas, Editor-in-Chief of the London Journal of Primary Care, to
comment on how links between hospitals and GPs can be improved to benefit
patients.
After the presentations and an
interactive discussion, we’ll move for the last half-hour to the BPV AGM,
including elections.
We very much hope to see you there.
Robin Sharp
Chair Brent Patient Voice
