Salisbury District Hospital AGM

Last night I attended the AGM of Salisbury District Hospital in the Arts Centre, Salisbury. I was extremely impressed and proud to hear the formal report of the hospital's management on what has been achieved this past year. As the local MP I very rarely receive complaints about the performance of the hospital; indeed, the majority of my correspondence regarding Odstock is overwhelmingly positive. What was most impressive last night was to learn of the steps taken by Luke March, Peter Hill and the consultants and nurses to address any issues that have arisen.

Both the remarkable progress in improving the performance of The Farley Stroke Ward and the impact that the new paediatric facilities are having on the quality of the care offered for our community's children were most worthy of note. I do acknowledge the financial pressures that the hospital faces in driving forward with further efficiency savings year on year but again the fundamental financials of the hospital are in good shape.

I hope my Westminster Hall debate – secured for 12th October - will allow the success of Odstock Medical to be highlighted and also provoke a Ministerial response on how the great capacity for commercialising the brightest ideas of our hospital's consultants can be extended. The leadership of Salisbury District Hospital deserve our thanks and respect.

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