[Margaret Pilkington]

Neil, you are right it IS an interesting read.
The problems go back a long long way and they have been worsened dramatically by politicians using the NHS as a political football.
They should take their fingers out of the NHS pie and allow those who know about health care provision to manage the situation...though who would want to take on this poisoned chalice is beyond me.
Beds have been closed, hospitals shut down, A&E services reduced.
So in the face of such stupidity, why are we surprised to find the service on its knees?
When places like the walk in centre at AVH are being closed...there are protests because local people can see their services being eroded and withdrawn, with no real alternative being provided.
Do you really think anyone in authority cares one jot about the protests or the petitions?
Of course they don't. The changes are cut and dried before the public get wind of them.

What effect might the closure of the walk in centre have on A&E at RBH?
Well, for sure it won't make things easier.