Writing to Councillors for support for banner to be displayed for the new wing meeting on the 17th July & Bodgers Tower photoshoot

 Dear Councillors

1) New Wing for King George meeting on 17^th July at 8pm at Redbridge Town Hall

2) Photoshoot outside Bodgers on 17^th July at 7:15pm calling for dual stair cases

New Wing for King George Hospital Campaign Meeting

The text below shown in red is taken from the minutes of May 2023 board papers.

Mr Andy Walker was invited to raise a question. Mr Walker referenced the good news of further capital development at King George Hospital and noted that sometimes projects were delayed and questioned therefore whether the project was on target and whether it would be expected to help reduce the poor Type 1 Emergency Department results. In response, the Chief Executive clarified that the works referred to were two additional theatres which would be part of the Trust’s Elective Hub. It was reported that building works were on track for a Spring 2024 opening and whilst the work would offer enhancements it was unlikely to affect Type 1 Emergency Department performance. The work would not provide inpatient beds and the only possible benefit to Type 1 performance was that a significant number of people attending the Emergency Departments were on the Trust’s surgical lists. Therefore, if planned care could be managed on time, this might take the pressure off the Trust’s front door.

The new wing currently being built at the King George Site is very welcome, but is a job half done.

The trust is building new theatres to cope with our growing population, but has failed to put in a bid for new in-patient beds to cope with existing and future demand. It would be helpful if you could attend.

I have asked Jas to display our banner plugging the meeting at the Town Hall from the 10^th July. If you are supportive of this idea, I would be grateful if you could write to Jas.

Photoshoot outside Bodgers on 17th July at 7:15pm

This photoshoot has two purposes, firstly to argue for safer dual staircases rather than the single staircase currently proposed for this 42-storey tower block. Secondly, to draw attention to the need for a new wing at King George Hospital to cope with the ever growing population. The Bodgers Tower being the most iconic example of the growth planned.

Regards

Andy Walker