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February 26, 2007
STOP THE A&E ABUSE
AS you know the Gazette has been campaigning against the abuse of the A&E department at Ealing Hospital.
We want to stop people rushing to the overworked department in Ealing. More than 103,000 people attended the department last year – more than four times what it was designed to cope with. It transpired that 30 per cent of these visits were unnecessary.
But abuse of the department comes in many form, including those who attack staff on duty.
Many who turn up to demand medical attention become irate for various reason (including often being under the influence of drink and drugs), lose control and attack those who are trying to help them.
Following the Gazette’s lead , both national newspapers and a BBC’s Panorama investigation, has given prominence to this issue today.
There can be no excuses for the perpetrators who commit such attacks on medical staff, and the courts must deal with them robustly.
As you know the future of the Dominion Arts Centre sparked strong feeling at a meeting last week resulting in a mass walkout.
Jagga, comments (see comment to Friday’s Dominion Arts Centre blog) blames the present political leadership, for the demise of Southall. Do you agree with him? He certainly has strong views on the subject.
Posted by sazam at February 26, 2007 1:09 PM
Comments...
In case you wondered what happened to me I am still about! Had a trumatic weekend though. The squirrel came back and beat me up so I have been lying low. The police did not want to know - typical! If anyone sees Sammy the Squirrel in their travels can they let me know so that I can plot my revenge!
Comment posted by: The Monkey at February 27, 2007 2:28 PM