Okehampton Community Hospital hosts over 40 clinics and specialisms, even though its wards and GP practice were closed in 2016. But not enough people know that this facility is there for us. At a time of great pressure on the NHS, we believe that Okehampton and its surrounding area should use this facility more.
This short survey will help us find out whether residents are:
- Aware of the hospital.
- Use the hospital when applicable.
- Would use the hospital as an alternative to RDE/ Derriford, if possible.
The Community Hospital was built in 2004, (with £250,000 locally raised funds) and serves around 42,000 people who live within 15 miles of the town. Initially the Community Hospital had a state-of-the-art Maternity Unit with a Birthing Pool, a Physiotherapy Department, X Ray Unit, a Dialysis Unit, Podiatry, several other clinics including 24/7 MIU and over 30 inpatient beds in 2 wards. Over the years we have lost the wards and several of the services.
We want to improve health service provision in Okehampton and the surrounding area, which is getting less than its fair share of NHS Devon’s resources.
Therefore, we need to give hard evidence to the NHS of what is needed.
Please complete a short survey using the link below:
