A and E (Major Incidents) Debate
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Alan Whitehead
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A and E (Major Incidents)
Alan Whitehead Excerpts(9 years, 10 months ago)
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Mr Hunt
They absolutely do. One thing we must do better is signpost people to the different parts of the NHS, such as walk-in centres, urgent treatment centres, GP surgeries or A and E departments. That is why the 111 service is so important in giving that advice at the earliest possible stage.
Dr Alan Whitehead (Southampton, Test) (Lab)
Does the Secretary of State now regret the cuts inflicted on Southampton social care provision—they were draconian, disproportionate and possibly motivated by political football—given that Southampton city council has been unable to support the Southampton general hospital by moving people into social care and away from accident and emergency? Will he have a word with Communities and Local Government Ministers to get that put right?