Critic rounds on 'blink-and-you-miss-it' south Shropshire hospital engagement process

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By Keri TriggBishop's CastleHealthPublished: Jun 7, 2023Comments

Campaigners slammed a 'blink-and-you-miss-it engagement process' as a health provider ponders whether to end its contract to run inpatient beds at a south Shropshire hospital.

Speakers at the meeting in Bishop's Castle on Monday

Bishop's Castle Hospital's 16 beds are currently closed although the centre is providing a range of services and health leaders turned out to hear the concerns of residents at a meeting this week.

Critic rounds on 'blink-and-you-miss-it' south Shropshire hospital engagement process

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