It has led to extra pressures on GP's and residents travelling further out for care, a councillor says.
University Hospital's Birmingham Trust said the hospital was helping with the backlog of elective surgeries
"Through the pandemic when it became a Covid-free hospital for elective surgery we were mindful and understanding that was happening and the risk posed by people coming in with minor injuries," she said. Ms Grinsell said a petition she started last September calling for an update from the trust and further investment in the hospital has now reached 10,509 signatures.
Liberal Democrat councillor Laura McCarthy said her party was "horrified" at downgrading of the hospital. Alan Rebeiro an Independent councillor, said local services were necessary, but seemed "to be on the wain".
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