Further to the very welcome news last week about Southampton Children’s Heart Surgery Unit being spared from closure, this in from IW LINk in relation to Adult Congenital Heart Services. Ed
The LINk was delighted to hear the news that the Children’s Congenital Heart Services Unit at Southampton will be saved, giving Island children and their families access to one of the best centres in the country.
This, alongside news that work on the St Mary’s Hospital helipad will soon be underway, means Islanders will have the fastest access to the best treatments when they need it.
Review for Adult Congenital Heart Services
We are now aware that Adult Congenital Heart Services are the next to be reviewed.
The Isle of Wight LINk wants to ensure that Children who need these services as they grow up get the best possible treatment in a relevant location and that their transition to Adult services is a smooth one.
“As patients we spend our entire lives in close contact with the NHS and have a clear idea of how we would like services to be delivered. It is vital that people with congenital heart disease take this opportunity to help shape the future of their service.” says, Michael Cumper, Grown Up Congenital Heart Patients’ Association.
We would like to hear your views”¦
- What do you think of the proposed model of organising care into networks of specialist centres, intermediate centres and local centres with links to non-cardiac care?
- Do you have any comments on the draft national designation standards?
- What other improvements can be made to the way the NHS organises care for people with Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD)?
The LINk will be responding to the consultation which closes on Friday 27 July 2012.
Forward us your views at [email protected] or ring us on 0300 111 0102 (Local Rate).
Click on full screen icon to see larger version
