Positive news today from NHS Medway that the blood clinics that had been threatened with closure have been saved after a welcome u-turn.
It was clear that there was widespread and public opposition to the closure from residents, independent petitions, Conservative MPs (Mark Reckless) and Councillor Ted Baker and the Labour opposition locally including Councillors Teresa Murray and Nick Bowler who have been working hard door-to-door to get a mass petition signed.
Maximum pressure has been applied with open letters and public calls for appropriate consultation. A concerted effort has been made using all the mediums at local residents disposal to register our discontent and someone sat up and listended.
All credit where its due to local residents who signed petitions in pharmacies, on doorsteps and online.
We await to see the small print, but on the face of it a welcome development
Services for elderly people must be maintained in Rochester. There are many people close to retirement who use these services and who do not want to have to travel miles for basic care.
Healthcare is a right not a privilege.
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