Views sought on future of Goole Hospital services

Officials say there are no plans to close the hospital despite speculation from staff and residents

People are being asked to give their thoughts on the future of Goole and District Hospital services.

NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is holding a drop-in event at The Courtyard in the town on Wednesday 28 May between 11:00 and 15:00 BST to discuss healthcare options. A second event is being planned for June.

Concerns were raised in December about the hospital when staff said they had been told a number of wards would be closing.

Ivan McConnell, from the Humber Health Partnership, said speculation in the town had led to anxiety but added "there are no plans to close the hospital".

He added: "Goole is changing. People's healthcare needs are changing. The way the NHS and social care looks after people and treats people is constantly evolving.

"We need to respond and ensure healthcare services for the people of Goole and the surrounding area meet their needs into the future."

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals NHS Trust has previously said it would look at mobile CT and MRI scan provision and undertake a review of theatre provision.

Officials said they would also assess whether Goole could be suitable to become a regional centre for some types of surgery.

Simon Cox, from the ICB, said: "The NHS is committed to keeping local services that Goole residents use in Goole.

"At the same time, we need to think more broadly about the future of healthcare here and make sure we have the right blend of services in the right places."

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