'Feelings are running deep!' Scores turn out to have their say on hospital shut for 20 months because of staff shortages

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By David TooleyBishop's CastleHealthPublished: Jun 6, 2023Comments

More than 100 people from both sides of the Shropshire/Powys border turned out to have their say on the future of Bishop's Castle Community Hospital.

Members of the public and former employees at the gathering at the town's community college on Monday queried whether health leaders were working hard enough - and paying enough - to recruit the staff needed to reopen the 16 beds.

'Feelings are running deep!' Scores turn out to have their say on hospital shut for 20 months because of staff shortages

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