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Pendle Community Hospital 'closure' rumours quashed
RUMOURS surrounding the future of Pendle Community Hospital have been quashed by directors following claims the centre is to close.
A memo believed to have circulated among staff at the Leeds Road site suggested there may be a review of rehab and intermediate care.
Although East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust has denied the claims, the trust announced it is facing "challenging economic times".
The trust director of service development, Mr Martin Hodgson, said: "Given the challenging economic times we all face, the trust must consider options which will enhance both the quality and efficiency of the services it delivers to its patients.
"There are no plans to change the services delivered at Pendle Community Hospital in the immediate future."
But regional officer for Unison Mr Tim Ellis said there was "potentially a threat", adding: "We understand the trust is being required by the government to reduce spending. We would be very concerned at any proposals to reduce health service provisions and are certainly contesting these proposals which would affect the public most vigorously."
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