Following the recent issues with regards to pressures at York Hospital which has been similar to the situation at others up and down the country Cllr Andrew Waller, Interim Deputy Leader of City of York Council has been following up what role the council can do to help the  situation as a key partner. Some local residents in Westfield were caught up in the postponing  of some operations in January which resulted from these pressures.

York Hospital

Cllr Waller said;

“I have discussed the situation with the Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer of York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust with regards to joint working to overcome the barriers and challenges in our local health and social care system which have been particularly apparent in the well-documented pressures experienced this winter. There are services and areas which must be included in the Council Budget for us to play our part.”

“Winter Pressures have resulted in some operations being postponed for January, and delays in discharges with people staying longer in hospital when they could be at home with care and support. This is a national situation but we must demonstrate local solutions which will provide lasting solutions for future years.”