Trust and CCGs confirm commitment to Charing Cross Hospital
Trust chief executive Dr Tracey Batten and North West London collaboration of clinical commissioning groups chief officer Clare Parker have challenged Hammersmith and Fulham council leader Stephen Cowan over inaccurate and misleading claims about Charing Cross Hospital.
A recent letter from Cllr Cowan to all of the borough's residents says that 'NHS bosses have re-launched plans to close Charing Cross' as part of the north west London sustainability and transformation plan (STP).
In their joint response, Dr Batten and Ms Parker point out that there have never been any plans to close Charing Cross Hospital and that the STP actually makes a clear commitment that there will be no reduction in Charing Cross's A&E department or wider services within the lifetime of the plan - that runs until April 2021.
They also highlight the recent £2.5 million investment in urgent and emergency care services and theatres at Charing Cross.
The letter goes on to say that it's more important than ever for the NHS and local authorities to work closely together.
Read the full response and see the council's letter to residents
