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"Unacceptable" for heart patient to be turned away, says health chief

1:02pm Thursday 6th December 2012

A BUCKS health chief says it was "unacceptable" for a woman who feared she was having a heart attack to be ‘turned away’ from Wycombe Hospital and told to dial 999.

Bucks health chiefs attack 'misleading' hospital guide

12:26pm Wednesday 5th December 2012

COUNTY health chiefs have launched an offensive after a high-profile hospital guide raised concerns about patient ‘death rates’ in Bucks for the third year in a row.

'Come forward' plea in Jimmy Savile inquiry

1:30pm Friday 30th November 2012

A HOSPITAL chief has urged public and staff to come forward if they have any information regarding the Jimmy Savile investigation at Stoke Mandeville.

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Overnight beds set to close on specialist ward

1:57pm Thursday 22nd November 2012

A CONTROVERSIAL closure of overnight beds on a specialist dermatology ward looks set to go ahead after hospital chiefs received backing from county councillors.

Injured pedestrian hits out at 23 minute ambulance wait

1:09pm Tuesday 20th November 2012

A PEDESTRIAN who was injured in a road accident said he ‘feared the worst’ as he lay waiting more than 20 minutes for an ambulance to arrive.

Ex-mayor continues attack on MP

3:16pm Tuesday 20th November 2012

A FORMER Conservative mayor has continued his attack on Steve Baker – saying he “nearly fell off his chair” after reading the Wycombe MP’s response to his previous letter.

Resignation of surgeon sparks concern over vascular surgery

12:10pm Thursday 15th November 2012

THE resignation of a senior surgeon, along with the findings of an independent review, raised several concerns about a controversial shake-up of vascular surgery in the Thames Valley.

Vascular review: 'Wycombe must transfer all arterial surgery'

12:58pm Thursday 15th November 2012

COMPLEX vascular surgery has not yet been moved out of Wycombe Hospital and Bucks health chiefs still hope to retain certain procedures.

Wards closing at Wycombe Hospital this week

10:36am Wednesday 14th November 2012

TWO wards are being closed at Wycombe Hospital this week as part of a controversial NHS shake-up in Bucks.

MP defends hospital stance after attack from ex-Tory mayor

11:47am Friday 9th November 2012

MP Steve Baker has defended his stance on Wycombe Hospital after ex-Conservative mayor Darren Hayday accused him of ‘making warm fussy noises and sitting on the fence’.

Letters: Readers lament NHS changes - but hospital staff are 'wonderful'

3:28pm Friday 9th November 2012

THREE readers have this week bemoaned the recent transfer of specialist services out of Wycombe Hospital, including ex-mayor Darren Hayday.

Labour anger over outsourced health centre

4:25pm Friday 2nd November 2012

A HOSPITAL campaigner and Labour member has written of her shock that a 'private sector company' is running out-of-hours GP care in the area.

'Super hospital' meeting postponed

5:49pm Tuesday 30th October 2012

A MEETING which was due to present radical plans for a regional Thames Valley ‘super hospital’ next week has been postponed.

Anger at 14-hour wait for doctor to confirm death

11:36am Monday 29th October 2012

A GP service has apologised to a grieving son after he waited 14 hours for a doctor to go to her nursing home and confirm she was dead.

'Super hospital' meeting in High Wycombe

7:40am Monday 29th October 2012

GP politician Phillip Lee is set to travel to High Wycombe next week to present his radical plans for a regional Thames Valley ‘super hospital’.

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NHS not aware of study but says 'things have moved on'

11:02am Thursday 25th October 2012

NHS chiefs for Bucks say they were not aware of a 2007 study which examined concerns surrounding the centralisation of emergency wards.

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Ex-Broadmoor whistleblower 'not suprised' by Savile claims

12:28pm Thursday 25th October 2012

EX-whistleblower Julia Wassell has been inundated with calls from national media outlets this week as the Jimmy Savile sex abuse scandal continues to dominate the headlines.

New hospital set-up 'likely to be replicated' across UK

2:04pm Wednesday 24th October 2012

A NEW urgent care unit at Wycombe Hospital opened its doors at the start of October and saw about 1,400 patients in its first two weeks.

Jimmy Savile charities to close

11:55am Tuesday 23rd October 2012

TWO charities set up in the name of Jimmy Savile are to close in the wake of the growing sex abuse scandal surrounding the late presenter.

Government appoints ex-barrister to oversee Savile probes

1:33pm Thursday 18th October 2012

THE Government has appointed an ex-barrister to oversee the investigations relating to Jimmy Savile’s involvement with Stoke Mandeville Hospital and other NHS facilities.

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Retired detective says he stands by Savile account

12:45pm Thursday 18th October 2012

A RETIRED detective who said he raised concerns about Jimmy Savile abusing girls at Stoke Mandeville Hospital has declined to make a formal statement – but says he stands by his account.

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Hospital fundraising group bid final goodbye

8:33am Tuesday 16th October 2012

A HOSPITAL support group has been forced to fold after nearly 40 years of fundraising and volunteering.

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Hospital under pressure to open Savile inquiry

1:34pm Monday 15th October 2012

STOKE Mandeville Hospital is under increasing pressure to hold an inquiry into allegations of sexual abuse of patients by Jimmy Savile.

Police contact hospital over Jimmy Savile claims

11:08am Thursday 11th October 2012

STOKE Mandeville Hospital has been contacted by the police amid fresh allegations of sexual abuse against TV presenter Jimmy Savile.

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Clare Balding supports official launch for new hospice in High Wycombe

2:20pm Friday 5th October 2012

SPORTS presenter Clare Balding said last night she is proud to be patron of the South Bucks Hospice's new appeal which aims to raise the final amount to build a state-of-the-art hospice.

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MP accuses NHS of 'botching' launch of new hospital unit

12:10pm Thursday 4th October 2012

MP Steve Baker has accused health chiefs of “botching” the launch of a new GP unit at Wycombe Hospital by “spreading a wave of panic through the town”.

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Bucks hospital chiefs shocked by Jimmy Savile claims

5:10pm Tuesday 2nd October 2012

BUCKS health chiefs say they are shocked by claims that Sir Jimmy Savile sexually abused underage girls – including one incident alleged to have happened at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.

Family hits out at ITV for claims about Jimmy Savile

2:00pm Tuesday 2nd October 2012

SIR Jimmy Savile’s family is "disgusted and disappointed" by ITV’s decision to broadcast claims that he sexually abused schoolgirls.

New Minor Injuries and Illness unit opens

10:31am Monday 1st October 2012

MAJOR service changes have been implemented at Wycombe Hospital today – meaning more emergency patients will face a trip to Stoke Mandeville.

Wycombe Hospital's emergency room to close next week

4:01pm Wednesday 26th September 2012

WYCOMBE Hospital’s emergency room will close next week as part of controversial NHS changes which were agreed earlier this year.

Hospital chiefs defend recruitment drive in Portugal

11:50am Thursday 20th September 2012

HOSPITAL chiefs have defended a recent recruitment drive in Portugal amid claims the new staff have taken jobs which Wycombe nurses thought would be theirs.

Labour attacks MP over "irresponsible" hospital comments

10:36am Wednesday 19th September 2012

A LABOUR party member has launched an attack on the GP politician behind plans for a Thames Valley ‘super hospital’ – saying his “irresponsible” comments will cause patients to worry about their care.

MP looks to doctors to judge "courageous" hospital plan

12:19pm Friday 14th September 2012

WYCOMBE MP Steve Baker says plans for a regional Thames Valley hospital are "courageous" - but he will look to doctors to judge the proposals.

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Bucks doctors want views on health services

10:10am Friday 14th September 2012

BUCKS doctors set to take over NHS budgets have arranged a series of events to gather people’s views on health services.

Patients getting 'second class service', says MP

1:46pm Thursday 13th September 2012

PATIENTS in the Thames Valley region have inherited a hospital network which is ‘unfit for the 21st century’ - an MP told a meeting in Marlow.

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'What about Stoke Mandeville?' asks leading Bucks GP

3:22pm Thursday 13th September 2012

A LEADING Buckinghamshire GP has welcomed proposals to build a regional ‘super hospital’ - but said there are concerns about the impact it would have on Stoke Mandeville Hospital.

Previous stories from the Marlow meeting

Doctor tells politicians to 'tell the truth' about hospitals

7:30am Thursday 13th September 2012

POLITICIANS who argue their local hospitals can continue providing a full range of acute services are accused of "lying" by a former Bucks GP.

Previous stories on the 'super hospital' proposal

Council leader challenges fellow Tory over hospital plan

11:19am Saturday 8th September 2012

ONE person to speak out against proposals for a new Thames Valley regional hospital last night was Wycombe District Council leader Alex Collingwood.

'Super hospital' debated in Marlow this evening

8:40pm Friday 7th September 2012

A DOCTOR's plans for a regional 'super hospital' to serve the Thames Valley received a generally positive reaction in Marlow this evening.

'Super hospital' to be discussed tonight

12:12pm Friday 7th September 2012

RADICAL proposals for a new ‘super hospital’ to serve the Thames Valley region will be presented in Marlow this evening.

Previous stories about the proposal

Concerns over increasing use of junior ambulance staff

1:29pm Wednesday 5th September 2012

CONCERNS have been raised about the increasing use of junior ambulance staff in Buckinghamshire – meaning some 999 calls are not attended by a qualified paramedic.

Cabinet member backs 'super hospital' plan

4:44pm Wednesday 5th September 2012

CABINET member Theresa May has backed ambitious plans to build a new £750 million ‘super hospital’ near High Wycombe.

Ambulance service 'worst' for cardiac arrest, figures suggest

3:02pm Wednesday 29th August 2012

NEW figures suggest the ambulance service for Bucks has the worst survival rate for patients whose hearts suddenly stop beating.

New hospital 'just speculation for now', says Wycombe MP

3:56pm Tuesday 21st August 2012

MP Steve Baker says radical plans to build a ‘super hospital’ near Wycombe are nothing more than speculation at the moment – though he wants to hear more about the idea.

Sat Nav blamed for bumpy ambulance ride

3:40pm Wednesday 15th August 2012

A RETIRED headteacher says Sat-Nav devices are sending ambulance drivers down a narrow lane which is "avoided like the plague" by villagers.

Hospitals save £1m by cutting sickness absence

5:02pm Wednesday 15th August 2012

REDUCING sickness absence amongst Bucks hospital staff helped save nearly £1 million last year, say health chiefs.

Doubts raised over findings of £4,500 NHS report

11:23am Wednesday 8th August 2012

DOUBTS have been raised over a £4,500 transport study which may have produced a massive underestimate of the extra distance set to be travelled by hospital patients and visitors in Bucks.

Doctors hail success of stroke unit

4:14pm Wednesday 8th August 2012

WYCOMBE Hospital’s specialist stroke unit has led to a huge increase in patients being treated with crucial clot-busting drugs.

Plans to expand A&E ward at Stoke Mandeville

12:13pm Wednesday 8th August 2012

HEALTH chiefs have submitted plans to expand the A&E department at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.

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Full story: Campaigners back 'super hospital' proposal

11:10am Friday 27th July 2012

TWO campaigners from Marlow have voiced their support for a new ‘super hospital’ to serve the Thames Valley – although it could mean Wycombe loses more acute services.

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