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News archive - 2013 July

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One patient’s view labels ward on of the worst

31st July 2013 - For the Record

Following the publication of the national Friends and Family Test results, Ward A2 is on a list of 36 that patients said they would not recommend it to a friend or family.

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Under-fire chief defends Trust governors

24th July 2013 - For the Record

Bev Holder has received a claim form a former governor that while he was in post governors were told they were not allowed to raise issues relating to operational matters.

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What our patients say

22nd July 2013 - Hot Topics

Each year we receive more than 10,000 pieces of patient feedback, both good and bad, and we use that information to make the experience and care better for the 730,000 patients who come through our doors every year.

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Bill Etheridge UKIP campaigns page

22nd July 2013 - For the Record

Over the past 10 days Mr Etheridge has been featured in the media using his previous position as a Governor to gain coverage. During his time as a Governor at the Trust his attendance at statutory Council meetings was sporadic and therefore he is unaware of much of the excellent work done by the Council of Governors. He resigned as Governor because he was opposed to the hospital parking charges and we respected his position on this. At no time did he raise issues of patient care with Trust management.

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Don’t fall ill at the weekend

21st July 2013 - For the Record

The Sunday Times has looked at a Dr Foster Intelligence national survey about the number of doctors on duty at the weekend at hospital trusts in the country, specifically at 11am on Sunday June 17th 2013.