We believe that the people living in and around Newark need good access to hospital services and emergency care. Many decisions about NHS services do not seem to be made in the best interests of local people. Our vision is to establish Newark Hospital as a treatment centre for the vast majority of emergency cases that do not require specialist care. A centre, that will save the unnecessary movement of patients and allow more people to be treated locally. This means Suitable level of emergency care and assessment Suitable out of hours cover The reopening of Newark Hospital to admissions 24/7 Appropriate protocols with ambulance services that would allow most patients to be taken to Newark Hospital and would permit the return of some emergency ambulances. Telemedicine and support from other hospitals Rotation of staff, so that staff retain skills Improved public and patient transport New look at Friary Ward – With some inpatient beds, psycho geriatric care and respite care