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EssexGurl
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Blimey if we keep on being this nice about reports in the paper we are gonna scare John 
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Karl Duguid
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| Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 11:45 am Post subject: |
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| EssexGurl wrote: | | Blimey if we keep on being this nice about reports in the paper we are gonna scare John |
I don't know what to say! I've never had praise like this before!  
Seriously though, I wrote the story after hearing from a couple of sources (including this forum) about what had happened. I'm always willing to follow things like this up, but it's so important that people get in contact with me if there is a possible story, especially as we can't hear about everything that goes on from our office in Clacton.
So, thanks for your tip-off and help, it's very much appreciated! |
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amenity
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| Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 12:00 pm Post subject: |
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It would be an interesting job to find out if such action, as has been taken by the trust, has been predicted by those who urged caution about recent changes to our NHS hospital.
What also was the doctors view at the time these changes were being mooted, what was the public told at the consultaion stage and what were staff told?
How did the trust get these moves through, was any sleight of hand used?
I'm not saying it was but lets find out? |
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EssexGurl
Joined: 22 Nov 2006
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| Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 3:46 pm Post subject: |
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| Karl Duguid wrote: | | EssexGurl wrote: | | Blimey if we keep on being this nice about reports in the paper we are gonna scare John |
I don't know what to say! I've never had praise like this before!
Seriously though, I wrote the story after hearing from a couple of sources (including this forum) about what had happened. I'm always willing to follow things like this up, but it's so important that people get in contact with me if there is a possible story, especially as we can't hear about everything that goes on from our office in Clacton.
So, thanks for your tip-off and help, it's very much appreciated! |
Oh bless 'im. |
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EssexGurl
Joined: 22 Nov 2006
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| Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 3:55 pm Post subject: |
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| amenity wrote: | It would be an interesting job to find out if such action, as has been taken by the trust, has been predicted by those who urged caution about recent changes to our NHS hospital.
What also was the doctors view at the time these changes were being mooted, what was the public told at the consultaion stage and what were staff told?
How did the trust get these moves through, was any sleight of hand used?
I'm not saying it was but lets find out? |
I agree it would be interesting to compare whats been said by us mere mortals who dont work for the trust and whats happened.
I would be very interested to hear what the doctors think about the whole hospital saga - they must have a pretty unique point of view, be it good or bad.
We had reason to visit the minor injuries dept. before christmas and I did have a better chance to just have a look round (from my seat). I know I shouldnt make a comparision with the old hospital as it was totaly different, but I feel the new place lacks atmosphere. The old place felt like part of Harwich. I dont know if thats just because we were all so used to the place or because there were a few individual features. Like the artwork/mosiac by the entrance. The new place is spacious, bright, airy and helluva lot more seats in the waiting room - but it just feels like every other hospital I have ever had the misfortune to visit. Couldnt a few things be done to make the place feel like a part of the area. |
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ferret
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| Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 4:49 pm Post subject: |
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| Not allowed apparently. It has been tried, but it is no longer our hospital is it? |
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Lin
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| Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 5:32 pm Post subject: |
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That is such a shame .
Forgive me for poking my nose in (I come from Clacton)but wouldn't a collage of all sorts of people who make Harwich what it is be appropriate.
You could have all sorts of folk ,from all walks of life:
Fishermen ,lifeboatmen ,shopkeepers (past and present) roadsweepers ,ect ,in fact everyone ,prominent and not so prominent that have made Harwich such a great little town .
It would provide a much needed diversion ,spotting who is who whilst waiting.
Or are the powers that be that bad ?. |
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EssexGurl
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| Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 5:46 pm Post subject: |
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| ferret wrote: | | Not allowed apparently. It has been tried, but it is no longer our hospital is it? |
No I guess its not our hospital anymore. |
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EssexGurl
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| Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 5:47 pm Post subject: |
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| Lin wrote: | That is such a shame .
Forgive me for poking my nose in (I come from Clacton)but wouldn't a collage of all sorts of people who make Harwich what it is be appropriate.
You could have all sorts of folk ,from all walks of life:
Fishermen ,lifeboatmen ,shopkeepers (past and present) roadsweepers ,ect ,in fact everyone ,prominent and not so prominent that have made Harwich such a great little town .
It would provide a much needed diversion ,spotting who is who whilst waiting.
Or are the powers that be that bad ?. |
Hello Lin - please poke your nose in as much as you want. |
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Lin
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| Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 6:06 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Essex Girl 
Remember that song Val Doonegan sung(cor ,now I'm showing my age) .....Little Boxes.
Little boxes ,little boxes and they're all made out of ticky tacky and they all look just the same. |
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amenity
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| Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 10:47 pm Post subject: |
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| EssexGurl wrote: | | ferret wrote: | | Not allowed apparently. It has been tried, but it is no longer our hospital is it? |
No I guess its not our hospital anymore. |
I'm told the same thing happened at Saffron Walden but in the end the SWC bought the old building back from the developers. Sadly ours can't. |
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EssexGurl
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| Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 11:26 pm Post subject: |
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No they saw to that.
I have heard various rumours about why that land hasnt been developed yet. One of them is that they have to wait for 5 yrs till they can build there. The other is that someone has realised that the land actually does belong to the people of the town so they cant develop on it. Does anyone have any ideas what the truth actually is?
Also anyone have any idea about whats happening with the docs. We were told they were definitely moving last yr - perhaps John knows something. |
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Karl Duguid
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| Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 8:51 am Post subject: |
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I'll put in the call today! Last I heard there was talking going on, but nothing settled.
Watch this space... |
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EssexGurl
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| Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 6:49 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks John.
Another question, off topic but better than starting a new thread you might miss.
I have noticed recently that in the standard there has been quite a few things from Bernard Jenkins. Why? He isnt out MP yet and lets face it we dont know whats round the corner so he might not become it. There was a bit asking different people about stuff and it looked like he got the most space. I know he might have just given longer answers but it really looks like he is getting publicity ready for the next general election. I thought electionaring (or however you spell it) had to be proportional. If someone else says they are going to stand for the seat will they then get the same amount of space in the paper? |
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amenity
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| Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2007 12:04 pm Post subject: |
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John,
Would it be a good idea to advise readers that the government is about to upload their medical record to the NHS "Spine"?
Furthermore could you advise them they have the right to opt out?
See link
http://www.TheBigOptOut.org/?page_id=9 |
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frankie
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| Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 12:27 pm Post subject: |
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| EssexGurl wrote: | Thanks John.
Another question, off topic but better than starting a new thread you might miss.
I have noticed recently that in the standard there has been quite a few things from Bernard Jenkins. Why? He isnt out MP yet and lets face it we dont know whats round the corner so he might not become it. There was a bit asking different people about stuff and it looked like he got the most space. I know he might have just given longer answers but it really looks like he is getting publicity ready for the next general election. I thought electionaring (or however you spell it) had to be proportional. If someone else says they are going to stand for the seat will they then get the same amount of space in the paper? |
essex girl i have a rather interesting piece of information you might be interested in but i would rather not put it on here,is there anyway i can get this to you?
cheers frankie |
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EssexGurl
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| Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 1:03 pm Post subject: |
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| Frankie I have sent you a pm. |
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frankie
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| Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 1:14 pm Post subject: |
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| EssexGurl wrote: | | Frankie I have sent you a pm. |
sorry but i havent recieved it. |
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EssexGurl
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| Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 1:15 pm Post subject: |
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I am having problems sending them - just tried again.
I am going to put my email addy in my profile |
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frankie
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| Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 1:44 pm Post subject: |
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| EssexGurl wrote: | I am having problems sending them - just tried again.
I am going to put my email addy in my profile |
i have sent you an email. |
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EssexGurl
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| Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 2:04 pm Post subject: |
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| I dont know whats going on but I havent got it yet - I did a test from my main email addy to the one I use for here and that got through ok. I also sent myself a mail from here and I havent got that yet. I wonder if there is a problem with the board, might explain my problems with pm's. |
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frankie
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| Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 4:32 pm Post subject: |
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| EssexGurl wrote: | | I dont know whats going on but I havent got it yet - I did a test from my main email addy to the one I use for here and that got through ok. I also sent myself a mail from here and I havent got that yet. I wonder if there is a problem with the board, might explain my problems with pm's. |
have you recieved it yet? |
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EssexGurl
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| Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 5:02 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks for the pm......havent got the email yet - odd......must be taking the scenic route. |
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amenity
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| Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 5:12 pm Post subject: |
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| At the top of this thread the site owners/management have put a notice of works to be undertaken on Saturday, maybe this is slugging the works. |
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EssexGurl
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| Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 7:10 pm Post subject: |
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| Ah that might well be the problem then. Must be the week for forum work, this is the 2nd forum thats gone all wonky whilst I have been using it. The other one did have a sign I noticed saying that they were doing something. Unless of course I am breaking the forums all on my own lol. |
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