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Written question asked by Lord Hoyle (Labour) on Tuesday, 12 May 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 27 May 2020. It was answered by Lord Bethell (Conservative) on Monday, 1 June 2020 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Chorley and South Ribble Hospital: Accident and Emergency Departments

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans there are to reopen the accident and emergency department at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital; and if there are any such plans, when that department will be reopened.

Answer

The accident and emergency department at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital has been temporarily modified to provide an urgent care level service. This is to safely manage the local response to COVID-19. This temporary change will be kept under review during the pandemic and services will be reinstated as soon as reasonably possible, based on local service needs.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4261
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Closures Accident and emergency departments Chorley and South Ribble Hospital
Link
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