Concerns raised over services at two new Norfolk hospitals

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 08:38 · Archive

Two new hospitals being built in Norfolk have raised concerns about what services they will offer.

Two new hospitals are being built in Norfolk—a Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King's Lynn and a James Paget Hospital in Gorleston—but concerns have been raised that they will not provide the full range of services currently available.

Reports have suggested possible closures or relocations of some services, particularly in West Norfolk, including A&E and maternity care at both hospitals. Healthwatch Norfolk has stated that these reports have generated significant public concern that decisions about the hospitals are already settled.

Healthwatch Norfolk has clarified that the 'case for change' document currently being developed by the Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group is not a decision to change services. The new hospitals are expected to be completed by 2033, and the organisation says it is engaged in an ongoing process to determine their future service provision.

How it is being reported

• Hospital changes are not done deal - make sure you have your say over their futureThis month, I will be addressing the concerns expressed in recent weeks surrounding the rumoured closure, or relocation, of some health services, particularly in West Norfolk.Eastern Daily Press · 23 Oct, 07:54
• Need To Know NorfolkThere are concerns over which services two new hospitals coming to Norfolk will provide.BBC Norfolk · 21 Oct, 12:01

In this story: Queen Elizabeth Hospital · James Paget Hospital · King's Lynn · Gorleston · Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group · Healthwatch Norfolk

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