Understand
Rugby MP John Slinger campaigns for doctor-led urgent care upgrade at Hospital of St Cross
Overview
Labour MP John Slinger has launched an open letter, signed by hundreds of Rugby residents, demanding that NHS bosses upgrade the nurse-led Urgent Treatment Centre at the Hospital of St Cross to a doctor-led service. Citing a 14% population growth over a decade and heavy pressure on nearby A&E departments, the MP is urging the Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board to make the changes as soon as possible.
Key points
- Rugby MP John Slinger is urging NHS bosses to provide doctor-led urgent care at the Hospital of St Cross.
- More than 300 residents have signed an open letter to the chief executive of the Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (ICB).
- The MP highlighted a 14% population growth in Rugby over ten years and heavy pressure on nearby A&E departments.
- The Hospital of St Cross currently features a nurse-led Urgent Treatment Centre, though out-of-hours GP care has recently been introduced.
- The ICB stated it is currently redesigning urgent care and acknowledging resident feedback regarding long waiting times and distance to the closest A&E.