Healthcare officials have assured residents they are committed to improving recruitment and retention against a backdrop of inpatient beds remaining closed at Bishop's Castle Community Hospital.
Residents of Bishop's Castle marched in support of their campaign to keep the beds open at Bishop's Castle Hospital on August 3
It marked the end of an extended consultation looking into the future of the Bishop's Castle hospital beds before a final decision is announced in September. In Tuesday's meeting, trust officials highlighted recruitment and funding issues across the country as well as the challenges of recruitment in rural areas such as finding affordable accommodation for healthcare staff.
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