Arrowe Park Hospital: Coronavirus

(asked on 3rd February 2020) - View Source

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many people have missed (a) inpatient and (b) outpatient appointments at Arrowe Park hospital since the quarantining of citizens from Wuhan at that location.


Answered by
Jo Churchill Portrait
Jo Churchill
Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)
This question was answered on 6th February 2020

We have put in place proportionate, precautionary measures in response to the outbreak of coronavirus in China, informed by the clinical advice of the Chief Medical Officer and national experts in the treatment of infectious diseases. The site in Arrowe Park was chosen because it offers appropriate accommodation and medical support for those coming back from Wuhan while they stay in the North West.

The team at this site is able to ensure that infection control remains at the highest standard and that individuals have access to specialist care if required. It also allows the health of those in the group to be regularly monitored and has the necessary medical facilities close at hand should they be required.

The presence of this group in the North West does not increase the risk to local people. The accommodation facility is solely occupied by the citizens returned from Wuhan. Those providing support at the site are fully trained to ensure that they provide care and assistance in a safe way. Staff are following tried and tested procedures and using the highest safety standards possible for the protection of National Health Service staff, patients and the public.

All services within the hospital are continuing to run as usual, including emergency services, outpatients and planned surgery. The hospital is completely safe for all users and, as always in the NHS, we would strongly urge people to keep to their appointments.

The cost of quarantining citizens from Wuhan will be covered by Departmental budgets.

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