part of Judges outcome 8. There is no doubting the sincerity of the Claimants, and those who support them, in seeking to maintain the services at their local hospitals. They deeply believe that some of the changes proposed should not be made, as they will result in a diminution of services they receive. The LHB and the Minister do not accept that premise: they say that the changes will result in better health services, when viewed across the whole area. However, as I emphasised during the course of the hearing, this court is not concerned with the substance or merits of relevant decisions. The services to be provided to those who live in West Wales are a matter for the LHB and the Minister. It is they who have to grapple with the difficult decisions of providing health services to a population with increasing and competing demands for such services, in times of financial constraint. This court is only concerned with the lawfulness of the decisions, focused on the process adopted.
Posted on: Thu, 10 Jul 2014 15:00:11 +0000
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