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Campaign sparks Hospital of St Cross urgent care upgrade in Rugby - BBC News

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A blue-and-silver sign at the front of a hospital that reads, "Welcome to Hospital of St Cross Rugby Day Surgery Entrance." A two-storey brick building is in the background, with a lawn in front and another sign reading, "Welcome to Green Zone."

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Campaign sparks Hospital of St Cross urgent care upgrade in Rugby

Overview

Urgent care services at the Hospital of St Cross in Rugby are set to be upgraded following a long-running campaign by local residents and an open letter organised by Rugby MP John Slinger, which gathered over 2,300 signatures. The Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) announced it will introduce a new model featuring a GP-led service to help patients receive care closer to home and reduce pressure on University Hospital Coventry.

Key points

  • Urgent care services at the Hospital of St Cross in Rugby are to be upgraded with the introduction of a doctor-led service.
  • The changes follow a years-long campaign and an open letter by Rugby MP John Slinger, signed by over 2,300 people.
  • Local residents previously raised concerns about long waiting times and travelling to University Hospital Coventry for A&E services.
  • The Coventry and Warwickshire ICB stated that feedback from consultations is shaping a new integrated urgent care model to improve local access.
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