In 2001, the Kennedy Report recommended the need for fewer
specialist centres for childrens heart surgery. In response to this
recommendation the national Safe and Sustainable review of
childrens heart surgery services was established to ensure that
babies, children, young people and their families receive the best
possible outcomes.
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children is one of eleven
centres in England to perform this type of highly specialised
surgery for children from across the South West of England and
South Wales.
In February the Safe and Sustainable review panel recommended
four options for public consultation and reflecting the quality of
our services, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children has been included
in all four options. We are delighted that the high quality of our
services, the dedication and commitment of our staff and the
outcomes for our patients have been recognised this way. A four
month public consultation on these options is now
underway.
There are two consultation events in our area:
The Cardiff event will take place on 5 April 2011 from 6-8pm at
Cardiff City Football Stadium.
The Taunton event will take place on 7 June 2011 from 3-5pm at
Taunton Racecourse.
Please come along and show your support for Bristol Royal
Hospital for Children. You must register in advance by phone
0845 363 1478 or register online at www.specialisedservices.nhs.uk/safeandsustainable
A series of Young Peoples events will take place in different
locations across England. To find out more about these please visit
www.specialisedservices.nhs.uk/safe_sustainable/heart-safe-sus-events
If you cannot attend an event in person you can complete a
consultation response form online at www.ipsos-mori.com/safeandsustainable.
We want to encourage as many people to come along as possible.
If you or someone you know is interested in or has been affected by
heart services at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children please do
give your feedback.
The details of the four options being discussed can be
found at www.specialisedservices.nhs.uk/safe_sustainable/public-consultation-2011
